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LA's Eggslut is opening in London on Portobello Road

Information: 08 April 2019

Eggslut are VERY popular in various West Coast of the US incarnations and now they're opening in London on Portobello Road. Expect a variety of eggs in buns all day long.

The Depot will be Kidbrooke Village's all day dining pub

Information: 08 April 2019

Huge new Greenwich housing development, Kidbrooke Village is about to get its first pub. Young's are opening The Depot this week and it's what they're describing as an "all-day dining community...

Kitchen FM take over Crispin in Spitalfields for a two week residency

Information: 08 April 2019

A two week residency, kicking off in Spitalfields tomorrow, sounds worthy of your attention. Kitchen FM is two chefs French-born chefs Fabien Spagnolo and Max Truel. The pair both used to work at...

'O ver pizza is coming to St James's Market

Information: 08 April 2019

They've been a big hit at London Bridge, and now 'O ver are bringing their pizzas to St James's Market

Martha's is bringing American food, jazz and drag to Soho

Information: 08 April 2019

Taking over the spot once held by Jackson And Rye, this is a retro-styled restaurant with American food and revue acts.

Kith Treats cereal bar comes to London at Selfridges with soft-serve, milkshakes and more...

Information: 05 April 2019

From today, London is getting a new cereal bar - but this is no Cereal Killer. This much more high-end approach is linking in with the launch of NYC's top fashion brand Kith, who have opened a store...

Mother Flipper are popping up with their burgers in Brockley for a month

Information: 05 April 2019

London truly does have some great burgers at the moment - and Mother Flipper are clearly up there among the best. But if you've missed them at their various street food market appearances - or are...

Jason Atherton teams up with Ben Tish for his latest pizza

Information: 05 April 2019

Jason Atherton has been regularly teaming up with some big-name chefs for his special pizzas in Victoria's Hai Cenato (including Massimo Bottura, Tom Brown, Clare Smyth and Paul Ainsworth). And that's...

Casa Fofo sees ex-Pidgin chef open in Hackney

Information: 05 April 2019

The former Head Chef of Pidgin has moved about half a mile north in Hackney to open this neighbourhood spot with tasting menus, natural wine list and snacks.

Pret have just unveiled a massive new menu - here's what's on it

Information: 04 April 2019

With so many Londoners flooding through their doors every day, any change to Pret's menu is kind of a big deal. Today the chain revealed their biggest new menu in their 33 year history. Driven by what...

BAO Borough has new bao buns, a grab and go hatch AND a karaoke room

Information: 04 April 2019

BAO will be opening their third restaurant in Borough and this time, they're promising something a little different.

Will The Tulip tower host the highest restaurant in London?

Information: 03 April 2019

Although they can occasionally be a bit hit and miss, at Hot Dinners we do love a bit of high-rise dining from time to time. So we look with interest at the new skyscraper that's coming London's...

Caravan teams up with cooks and writers for some rather special pastries

Information: 03 April 2019

What's better than a lovely, flakey pastry with a proper cup of coffee in the morning? Well how about one given a bit of a spin by three top food writers and cooks? That's the deal at Caravan...

Gold on Portobello Road will be a four floor food palace with a late bar

Information: 03 April 2019

Notting Hill's food credentials are boosted by a restaurant and bar team that comes via the River Cafe and Soho House to take over this old pub. They'll be serving up sharing plates, cooked over...

Harrods unveil their summer Perrier-Jouet Champagne Terrace

Information: 02 April 2019

There's no surer sign that summer's on its way than when terraces, all across town, begin to be unveiled in their new plumage. Top of your to-try list has to be the new Perrier-Jouet terrace at...

Test Driving Harry's Bar - the perfect shoppers' retreat off Oxford Street

Information: 02 April 2019

Providing a blissful bolthole to weary shoppers - Richard Caring's Caprice Holdings hits the spot once more.

Let it all hang out with a naked brunch 100 foot up beside the O2

Information: 01 April 2019

For the past few years, London In The Sky has been thrilling/terrifying diners by hosting a restaurant 100ft up in the air. And they're back for 2019 with a range of fun things planned, including...

Kantina will be London's first self-service fine dining restaurant

Information: 01 April 2019

Update: 1/4/19 - anyone waiting for Kantina to soft launch today might be disappointed (sorry to the folks who DMd us on Instagram). This was our April Fool's Day story. And if you want to see the...

Harlem Soul is replacing Boondocks on Old Street with more Americana

Information: 01 April 2019

It's all change for Boondocks near the Old Street roundabout - as it's about to be replaced by a new restaurant - Harlem Soul. But it's not a complete change, as it's all still run by Bea Vo's Soul...

St John’s Wood is getting their own The Gate, and that means vegan brunch

Information: 01 April 2019

Given they’ve been in business since the 80s, it’s no surprise The Gate know a thing or two about veggie and vegan cooking. Now they’re taking their plant-based knowhow to St John's Wood, with a new...

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