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Corbin and King are closing Bellanger in Islington

Information: 30 July 2019

London has been no stranger to big restaurant closures over the past few months, but one of the biggest was announced last night. In an email, Jeremy King of Corbin & King, revealed that they'd be...

New London restaurants coming in August 2019

Information: 30 July 2019

Traditionally, August can be a quiet time for new openings, but there are still a few notable launches to watch for throughout the last days of summer. From the eggy buns of Eggslut to the colourful dim sum...

Selfridges' The Corner Restaurant brings in ex-Breslin NYC chef Grant Clark

Information: 30 July 2019

It's all change at Selfridges where their second floor spot, The Corner Restaurant, now has a new NYC chef running the show. Grant Clark, who comes here via The Breslin where he worked with April...

BaoziInn is opening a flagship restaurant in Borough for their colourful dim sum

Information: 30 July 2019

Best known for their intensely coloured dim sum, as well as excellent Hunan and Sichuan streetfood-inspired dishes, BaoziInn are coming to Borough, and this one will have a cocktail bar.

The Sauce on Highbury Park has waffle burgers, churro bites and a LOT of sauce options on the menu

Information: 29 July 2019

With 14 savoury and 14 sweet sauces to choose from, this Highbury fast food spot hopes you'll keep coming back to work your way through them all.

Test Driving Isla - Adam Rawson goes coastal at The Standard

Information: 29 July 2019

Adam Rawson has not one but two restaurants at The Standard hotel in King's Cross. We check out the coastal cuisine at Isla.

Maitre Choux are bringing their eclairs to Canary Wharf

Information: 29 July 2019

Got a sweet tooth and live or work near Canary Wharf? If so then put 7 August in your diary. That's when Maître Choux are opening their new outlet there. This will be the fourth London opening for...

Locket's is Wiltons' new cafe and wine bar in St James

Information: 29 July 2019

It's been 70 years since the Wiltons group has opened a new restaurant - but they're gearing up to launching something brand new in St James. Locket's will be a brand new cafe and wine bar in the...

Max's Sandwich Shop is having a Sandwich Fest at The Red Lion and Sun

Information: 26 July 2019

Updated with new date When one of our favourite pubs teams up with one of our favourite food folk, you'd better expect us to sit up and take notice. Next week sees a mashup between Highgate's Red...

The Hunter's Moon is a brand new pub for South Kensington

Information: 26 July 2019

This new pub is the first for a new pub group. They've also brought in a Glasshouse/Chez Bruce vet to look after the menus in all their pubs and there's an ex The Coach chef in the kitchen.

By Chloe. is opening more vegan restaurants - this time at Oxford Circus and the O2

Information: 26 July 2019

American import by Chloe. are doing pretty well in London and are opening two more of their fast food vegan restaurants here.

The Humble Bee Cafe opens at Stepney City Farm with ex-Hawksmoor chefs running the kitchen

Information: 26 July 2019

If low food miles are your jam, then this new community cafe, with a chef who counts Hawksmoor, Tante Claire and more on his CV, should be on your go-to list.

Mama Fuego in Greenwich is an Australian dining and drinking emporium with a sixties feel

Information: 26 July 2019

North Greenwich is getting a dining and drinking emporium mixing Aussie coffee know-how with South American food inspiration.

Test Driving Flor - a top Borough bakery/wine bar/restaurant combo from the Lyle's team

Information: 24 July 2019

The next restaurant from the team behind World's 50 Best restaurant Lyle's is here - we head down to Borough to try it out.

Free ice-creams and giant watermelon margaritas help Londoners cope with the heatwave

Information: 24 July 2019

As London girds its loins and prepares to do battle with temperatures predicted to hit 37 degrees tomorrow, there are a number of ways you can cool down that are a lot more fun that standing in...

Three Uncles' first restaurant will be at Liverpool Street serving up Chinese roast meats and more

Information: 24 July 2019

A trio of friends are opening their first restaurant on Devonshire Row, serving up Chinese roast meats, noodles and dim sum

Megan's comes to Wimbledon (and you can bring your dog too)

Information: 24 July 2019

The march of Megan's continues as they get ready to open their next cafe in Wimbledon Village. Expect a Mediterranean-influenced menu, lots of fairy lights and you can bring your dog too.

Bafarat coffee is coming to London with a Soho cafe (and dessert bar)

Information: 24 July 2019

The Bafarat coffee company hails from Jeddah, and is coming to London for its first international cafe. And they're going big on dessert alongside all that caffeine.

The Clean Vic is Sainsbury's low/no alcohol pub pop-up

Information: 23 July 2019

23/7/19 - updated with pics of the pub Sainsbury's is getting into the pop-up business - but they're doing it with a difference. For two days, they're taking over The Old Crown Public House in...

The Franco Manca team does pasta and Nanban Mk II for Seven Dials Market

Information: 23 July 2019

The next big London food hall is on the horizon, and two new openings there have just been announced. First up is Strozzapretti from the original people behind Franco Manca (note - not actually...

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