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The Little Yellow Door goes permanent in Notting Hill with cocktails, weekend brunches and a late night dive bar

Information: 29 March 2019

Imagine landing a fabulous house share in Notting Hill. That's the premise of this new pop-up turned permanent bar and restaurant on All Saints Road..

Lucknow 49 on Maddox Street will be the new restaurant from the Dum Biryani team

Information: 28 March 2019

Inspired by the Lucknow region's Awadhi cooking, chef and restaurateur Dhruv Mittal is opening a restaurant with all manner of biryanis, kebabs and lunchtime quick bites.

The Buxton is a pub with rooms on Brick Lane from the Culpeper

Information: 28 March 2019

The team responsible for The Culpeper in Aldgate have a new project - they're opening this pub and hotel on Brick Lane where the rooftop terrace features an honesty bar and hot tub.

New London restaurants coming in April 2019

Information: 28 March 2019

It's time to run down the new restaurants that will be coming your way in April. The upcoming month sees Champagne buttons, high rise dining (and gardens), top-rated sushi, Corbin and King's latest,...

Test Driving Bellamy's in Mayfair - a classic that feels like it's been looking after Londoners forever

Information: 28 March 2019

This classic Mayfair restaurant is pure establishment but it's also supremely welcoming to newcomers.

Robata on Old Compton Street is serving up Japanese izakaya dishes in Soho

Information: 27 March 2019

Soho's latest opening is a Japanese izakaya-style spot. Robata, which officially opened its doors on Old Compton Street today, is a project from entrepreneur Sonny Huang whose family has two Chinese...

Mercato Metropolitano is opening an food market in Ilford

Information: 27 March 2019

They already have a successful market in Elephant and Castle, with another on the way to Mayfair. Now Mercato Metropolitano are going very east - heading to Ilford for the next opening. They're...

Taster is London's newest delivery-only kitchen serving up poke, Korean fried chicken and Vietnamese menus

Information: 27 March 2019

London's food delivery scene just got a new boost with the arrival of European delivery company Taster. Founded by one of Deliveroo's top guys, they already have spaces in France and Spain and have now...

Yard Sale team up with Matty Matheson for a Brick Lane bagel style pizza

Information: 27 March 2019

Yard Sale Pizza do have a great line in guest pizzas - and the next one they have lined up is definitely worth taking note of. They're teaming up with Matty Matheson - he's the founder of renowned...

Ben Tish and The Stafford team up for Norma, a Sicilian restaurant in Fitzrovia

Information: 26 March 2019

Already working together on their hotel, Ben Tish (ex Salt Yard) and the Stafford Hotel are teaming up to create a new restaurant in Fitzrovia called Norma. Expect a Sicilian menu with Moorish...

Shake Shack Covent Garden is relaunching with a new look and dishes

Information: 25 March 2019

Six years after it first opened its doors, the original UK Shake Shack in Covent Garden is about to reopen with a new look. The revamped branch looks quite different inside and there's also going to...

Barullo is Rambla owner Victor Garvey's new city restaurant in Aldgate

Information: 25 March 2019

There's a distinct Spanish flavour to restaurateur Victor Garvey's new City gaff which promises to liven things up in Aldgate.

Test Driving Orasay - Jackson Boxer does seafood in Notting Hill

Information: 25 March 2019

Jackson Boxer (St Leonards) comes to Notting Hill for his next restaurant, a seafood spot influenced by The Hebrides. We head west for a look.

Parrillan is the DIY outside grill at Barrafina Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross

Information: 25 March 2019

Barrafina's counter dining is already a big hit in all its locations - and now they're trying something new at King's Cross. They're launching Parrillan - an outside space where you can grill your...

Latteria Italian cafe opens in Islington

Information: 25 March 2019

A new Italian cafe on Islington's Essex Road comes from a seasoned restaurateur and promises an all-day menu based on the cafes of Milan.

Santo Mare in Marylebone and Osteria Napoletana in Notting Hill sees restaurateur Andrea Reitano focus on Italian produce

Information: 25 March 2019

If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy the best Italian produce in London then restaurateur Andrea Reitano is hoping his two newest restaurants in Notting Hill and Marylebone will entice you with...

CHIK'N comes to Soho - the fast-food fried chicken restaurant from Chick n' Sours expands

Information: 25 March 2019

The people behind Chick n' Sours are bringing their fast food fried chicken spot CHIK'N to Soho's Wardour Street. Expect their usual top class fried chicken sandwiches and some new additions to the...

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...

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