News & reviews

Dinner Time Story is back with Banquet of Hoshena at Westfield

Information: 22 March 2019

. We were rather impressed by the way the last pop-up from Dinner Time Stories, Le Petit Chef, told a story on the diners' plates with the help of some fancy projectors. If you went along and...

SOW is the next bowl food restaurant to hit Soho

Information: 22 March 2019

SOW is kicking off a new bowl food brand in Soho - and they've a menu from an award-winning chef.

Kricket team up with Patty and Bun for charity - and it looks delicious

Information: 22 March 2019

We're always partial to a good collab, and one that not only sounds delicious but also raises money for charity really is a case of having your cake and eating it. Or should that be your burger? Patty & Bun...

Manhattan - Asia's Best Bar - is popping up in London at 34

Information: 21 March 2019

Yes, London has some of the World's Best Bars (and a certain upcoming opening is a definite contender for next year's no 1) but lately, we've seen some of the best bars elsewhere in the world come...

Dominique Ansel's Spring soft serve is an Insta-worthy rhubarb and custard combo

Information: 21 March 2019

Last year, their What-A-Melon Soft Serve practically broke Instagram, so the Dominique Ansel Bakery London are hoping for similar success with their 2019 flavour. Launching on Friday the Rhubarb &...

Vinegar Yard is a brand new eating, drinking and shopping spot for London Bridge

Information: 20 March 2019

Not happy with already boasting Borough Market and Flat Iron Square, London Bridge is getting a whole new eating, drinking, shopping and art space. This time it's the turn of Vinegar Yard - and it...

Endo at Rotunda sees sushi master Endo Kazutoshi opening at Television Centre

Information: 20 March 2019

The former executive sushi chef at Zuma is opening a tiny sushi restaurant in the Television Centre at White City development. With just 15 seats expect this to be a restaurant booking to boast about.

Burger and Lobster's Taittinger brunch features a Champagne Train running along the bar

Information: 20 March 2019

Now we know there are plenty of fun police out there who hate the idea of gimmicks. But we are not among them and, frankly, this latest conceit at Burger & Lobster sounds like an absolute hoot. The Soho...

On The Bab opens on Soho's Archer Street

Information: 20 March 2019

It's all go for On The Bab. The Korean street food spot has moved from Marylebone to Soho and opens today on Archer Street, replacing owner Linda Lee's Mee Market. The new Soho restaurant will serve up...

Bread Ahead is opening a huge restaurant, bakery and school in Wembley

Information: 20 March 2019

Bread Ahead are opening a huge new location in Wembley. Their new place has a huge all-day restaurant, bakery and school. And yes, you will be able to get their doughnuts there too...

The Great British Menu 2019 - which London restaurants have chefs taking part?

Information: 20 March 2019

If you're inspired by this year's Great British Menu to try some of the chef contestants' food, here's our guide to the London restaurants with chefs taking part this year and what to order when you...

London wins big at the British Kebab Awards 2019

Information: 19 March 2019

The British Kebab Awards were held at the Park Plaza Westminster last night and London did pretty well out of it. Four of our restaurants picked up gongs on the night. Testi in Stoke Newington won...

London's most dog-friendly cafe Megan's is opening at Battersea Power Station

Information: 19 March 2019

The newest restaurant to open at the Battersea Power Station development will be this all-day cafe from famously dog-friendly restaurant group Megan's.

The 100 most influential women in UK hospitality - according to CODE

Information: 19 March 2019

You know us, here at Hot Dinners. We're all about celebrating the very best of the restaurant scene. And that's just what the new 100 Most Influential Women in UK Hospitality does. Out today it...

Test Driving Mortimer House Kitchen - a modern menu that reflects what Londoners really want to eat

Information: 19 March 2019

Former L'anima chef Lello Favuzzi has returned from his travels to bring a mixture of Italian and middle eastern inspiration to this Fitzrovia kitchen

Peggy Porschen opens a second bakery, in Chelsea, and yes - it's floral and very pink

Information: 18 March 2019

The original Instagram magnet, London bakery Peggy Porschen, has opened its second bakery, nine years after launching in Belgravia. But this one is bigger, will be open later AND is going to have...

Hacha in Dalston is a tequila and mezcal bar with Mexican sharing plates

Information: 18 March 2019

This Dalston tequila and mezcal bar features margaritas on tap, all the agave spirits you could need and is backed up by a Mexican sharing menu.

Steak sarnies, Thai prawns, rhubarb and custard millefeuilles - it's this week's Instagram round-up

Information: 15 March 2019

It's time for our round-up of some of the best shots of the week - including where you can eat all these wonderful things right now...

Poppies teams up with Gunpowder and som saa for very special chips and curry sauce

Information: 15 March 2019

If the idea of putting curry sauce on your chips has never occurred to you, then you're in the majority in this city. According to a YouGov Survey, just 6% of Londoners consider curry sauce to be an...