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The Duke of Richmond kicks off brunch with an epic sausage, egg and chip butty

Information: 01 March 2019

Tom Oldroyd's Dalston pub is well known for its excellent crab and chip butty - but they're about to raise their game further. They're starting a weekend brunch and as part of that, a new epic chip...

José Pizarro and MEAT Liquor Team up for New Burger

Information: 01 March 2019

A burger and a beer is a classic combo but not many have taken the step to create a burger specifically for a particular beer. It’s an intriguing prospect and one that becomes even better when José...

Over Under to Launch Evening Cocktail Bar

Information: 01 March 2019

Over Under has been providing the good residents of Earl’s Court with speciality coffee, breakfast, and lunch since launching back in 2017. Recognising that the same people that like to drink good...

Caviar, truffles and gold buns - it's a luxe edition of London's Instagram food feed

Information: 01 March 2019

Once more, we showcase the highlights of what's currently clogging up the arteries of our Instagram feed this week - and this week everything's going around in a circle.

New London restaurants coming in March 2019

Information: 28 February 2019

We're properly into Spring now, and the big openings are starting to line up. Here's what's coming your way in March.

Test driving Kaia's all-you-can-eat Sunday sushi brunch at The Ned

Information: 28 February 2019

Londoners do love an all-you-can-eat brunch and the new sushi one at Kaia at The Ned is a doozy.

Cook Love at Dinerama sees the team behind Michelin-starred Pied a Terre take on street food

Information: 27 February 2019

Normally you'd expect to find start-ups using street food as a way to test their food. But a new restaurant hitting London's street food scene already has that expertise in spades. Pied a Terre...

Cutting Room in Fitzrovia is a mix of restaurant, bar and art gallery

Information: 27 February 2019

Cutting Room sees the food and art world getting closer together. They'll be showcasing different artists monthly - alongside a restaurant and bar that's serving food cooked over charcoal and...

Serata Hall comes to Old Street from the people who brought you Canova, Martello Hall and more

Information: 27 February 2019

This is the latest Hall from the people who brought you similar affairs in Brixton and London Fields with MArtello Hall and more. Like those, it mixes up a main drinking and dining space on the...

Vegan afternoon tea is now a thing thanks to by CHLOE

Information: 27 February 2019

We've had vegan burgers, vegan fish and chips and vegan cocktails, so it was only a matter of time before London started seeing vegan afternoon teas on offer. One of the first we've heard of is from US...

Top Mexican chef Enrique Olvera is coming to London for a cookbook tour

Information: 26 February 2019

Now this IS a big deal. If you've never made it across the pond to try Enrique Olvera's amazing Cosme restaurant in NYC (or for that matter Pujol in Mexico City) - 25 and 13 respectively in the...

Asia de Cuba is closing after 20 years - but what's taking its place?

Information: 26 February 2019

It's all change at the St Martins Lane Hotel today with the announcement that they're closing their 20 year old Asia de Cuba restaurant this week. Thursday will be the final day of service for the...

Test Driving Top Cuvee in Highbury - a top team for a new neighbourhood spot

Information: 26 February 2019

With wine as its focus, but some cracking cocktails as well, this neighbourhood small plates spot is a welcome addition to the area.

Prawn on the Lawn is taking over neighbour Sawyer and Gray in the evenings

Information: 26 February 2019

The stretch of St Paul's Road from Highbury Corner already has the likes of Trullo, Prawn on the Lawn and St Paul to attract folk in the evening. Now, there's another space to spend your time and...

Ice Cream Union open their first parlour at Pavilion Road

Information: 25 February 2019

We've long been fans of Ice Cream Union, from back in the days when they used to serve directly out of their warehouse in Spa Terminus, just around the corner from Maltby Street. But now the...

The Dairy's Counter Culture goes Irish for March and April

Information: 25 February 2019

The Dairy's next door counter restaurant Counter Culture has been roaming the world in inspiration for its menus. Recently we've had Mexican and Caribbean food - and now they're gearing up for the...

Amsterdam's The Avocado Show comes to London, popping up at Bluebird in Chelsea

Information: 25 February 2019

We already have Avobar in Covent Garden, and now there's a new all-avocado experience coming to London if you just can't get enough of them. This time it's the turn of The Avocado Shop, a pretty...

Caffeinate while you shop when BEAR opens in Jack Wills' Soho branch

Information: 25 February 2019

Next time you pop into Carnaby Street’s Jack Wills, BEAR’s new in-store cafe will be on hand to ensure you’re fueled up with coffees, croissants or if it’s after 5pm, a glass of something stronger...

Polpo is selling restaurants as it faces a massive tax bill

Information: 21 February 2019

It's a sad day today for the London restaurant scene as news broke that Russell Norman's Polpo group was in trouble. The news came in industry newsletter Propel which revealed that Polpo was seeking "to...

Michelin-starred street food pop-up Hawker Chan returns for 3 days

Information: 21 February 2019

If you’ve been kicking yourself for missing Hawker Chan’s temporary visit to London last year - and considering the frankly epic queues, we don’t blame you - then here’s some very important news. The...

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