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Tombo goes all out with a Hello Kitty anniversary pop-up

Information: 13 November 2019

Typical, you wait all year for a Hello Kitty popup and then two come along at once. In addition to the one over at Westfield London at Japan Centre Ichiba, Tombo Japanese Café and Matcha Bar in...

The Ivy Asia, St Paul's comes to London, taking over Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa

Information: 13 November 2019

The latest Ivy is opening in the impressive space that once held Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa. This time they'll be launching an Ivy with an Asian-influenced menu.

Corbin and King are coming to Notting Hill

Information: 12 November 2019

While Corbin and King may have closed their Islington restaurant Bellanger, they're also getting ready to open a brand new restaurant in Notting Hill.

Gaucho's redesigned Charlotte Street restaurant will have a beef bar for counter dining

Information: 12 November 2019

The Gaucho group is back from administration woes with a new CEO and a new concept, starting with a reinvention of its Charlotte Street site.

Byron are relaunching with a new menu, including their first-ever brunch

Information: 12 November 2019

Twelve years is a long time in the burger business, so it’s understandable that Byron have decided to freshen things up a little. After welcoming celebrity chef and author Sophie Michell as their...

Test Driving the Laundry in Brixton - a classic building gets an impressive makeover

Information: 12 November 2019

The old Walton Lodge laundry building in Brixton finally has a new inhabitant, from the same people behind The New Zealand Wine Cellar in Pop Brixton. We head to Coldharbour Lane to visit The Laundry.

Singaporean restaurant Singapulah & Arôme has opened in Soho

Information: 11 November 2019

Soho has a new restaurant and bakery concept on Frith Street – Singapulah & Arôme – which they're claiming to be the UK’s only dedicated Singaporean site.

Market Hall West End on Oxford Street is London's biggest food court yet

Information: 11 November 2019

The march of the food court continues with the latest Market Hall coming to Oxford Street. A huge site, this features 11 food traders, 4 bars and a roof terrace too.

Mercato Mayfair brings the vibe of Mercato Metropolitano into the heart of the West End

Information: 11 November 2019

Update: See our Test Drive of Mercato Mayfair here We'll be honest with you, it's been over a year since we first announced details of Mercato Mayfair - the second market from the folk behind Mercato...

Now you can dine in the House of Commons during recess too

Information: 08 November 2019

We've already talked about how one of the few benefits of yet another general election is the opportunity to have lunch in the House of Lords. Now, if you've already done that, there's also a chance to...

Dessert parlour Hans and Gretel has opened in Camden Market

Information: 08 November 2019

Dessert fairy tale dreams have arrived in Camden Market with the opening of Hans & Gretel, a chain already popular across Greece, Cyprus and Turkey for its Instagram-popular creations.

Winemakers Deptford are the new permanent home for Klose & Soan

Information: 08 November 2019

After a tumultuous couple of years, Winemakers Deptford will once again have a fully operating restaurant in partnership with chefs Klose & Soan.

Richard Corrigan is opening Daffodil Mulligan restaurant at Old Street

Information: 08 November 2019

Update - read our full Test Drive of Daffodil Mulligan here. So the news is finally out. We've known for a while that Richard Corrigan had taken over the lease of the Irish restaurant Nuala, which...

Test Driving Cafe Wolseley - a restaurant for reviving shoppers at Bicester Village

Information: 06 November 2019

If you love a designer bargain, then heading out to Bicester Village will be just right for you - just make sure you book a table for lunch or dinner at Cafe Wolseley to complete your day out.

Hawksmoor bring in a new cocktail list and Spitalfields gets new bar snacks too

Information: 06 November 2019

One easy recommendation for a great bar in London has always been the downstairs bar at Hawksmoor Spitalfields. Now, for the first time in nearly a decade, they've brought in a completely new...

Take a look at what's on this year's Taste of London winter menu

Information: 06 November 2019

The Christmas season has officially kicked off, and that means it's nearly time for the winter edition of Taste of London, taking place later this month at Tobacco Dock. Top chefs who'll be serving up...

Raj of Islington sees Kensington restaurant expanding to Holloway Road

Information: 06 November 2019

Kensington based restaurant chain heads north of the river to bring their take on classic Indian dishes to Holloway Road.

Bar Aspen pops up in Camden serving natural wines and acoustic tunes

Information: 06 November 2019

Lovers of natural wine should make note of a new one night a week pop-up opening in Camden this month. Bar Aspen will serve up natural and minimal intervention wines from the cosy cellars of Music...

Test Driving Sam's Riverside - brasserie-style dining with a view

Information: 05 November 2019

Sam Harrison, the man behind Sam's Brasserie, has found a riverside home for his latest restaurant. We head to Hammersmith for a look.

Colette brings home-style cooking and a new deli to Chelsea

Information: 05 November 2019

Colette is a traiteur and deli on Fulham Road that's looking to bring a sense of home cooking to Chelsea. With an ex-Ritz chef in charge they'll be serving up a seasonal menu and running a deli for...

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