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Quality Chop House's wine bar kicks off a small plates menu

Information: 05 September 2018

We reported on Quality Chop House opening a wine bar back in July - but now they're taking things a little further. Their former Sous Chef Nick Bramham will be putting together a new menu for the...

The Chinese Laundry is back with a six month residency at The Mountgrove Bothy

Information: 04 September 2018

When it first opened on Islington's Upper Street, Chinese Laundry quickly developed a fan base. Giles Coren loved it, saying in the Times; " they have done exactly what hipsters do, and they have...

Test of Time - we make a return visit to Bentley's in Piccadilly

Information: 04 September 2018

Just in time for the start of Britain's native oyster season, we make a return visit to Bentley's for lunch in the oyster bar.

Rambla win the 2018 Croqueta Challenge - with a sweet croqueta

Information: 03 September 2018

Every year the quality of entries to the annual Croqueta Challenge gets better and better and for this year's event, which took place at Ember Yard in Soho tonight, contestants were thrown a new...

Counter Culture's next stop on their World Tour is the Caribbean

Information: 03 September 2018

They've been to Mexico and the South of France, but next up on the world tour at Clapham's Counter Culture is The Caribbean. Every stage features menus influenced by one of the chefs’ own...

A trio of top mixologists are opening Little Mercies cocktail bar and restaurant in Crouch End

Information: 03 September 2018

A trio of top mixologists are behind a new cocktail bar and restaurant opening in the heart of Crouch End. And yes, there'll be a boozy weekend brunch.

Paris tea masters Mariage Frères are opening a five-storey tea emporium in Covent Garden

Information: 03 September 2018

France's oldest tea emporium has been operating in Paris since 1854. Now legendary tea company Mariage Frères is coming to London. They'll be offering up five storeys of tea-based wonder in Covent...

Temper City has a reinvention - it's all about steaks, tacos and fish now...

Information: 03 September 2018

It's all change at Temper City, one of Neil Rankin's three restaurants in town. As reported by Big Hospitality back in August, Rankin announced the intention to drop the curry themed menu (which we...

Test Driving RedFarm London - Pac Man dumplings and so much more arrive from NYC

Information: 03 September 2018

With their Pac Man dumplings, the New York Red Farm became a huge hit. But there's much more to the restaurant than that - and we went along to their new Covent Garden location to see what they can...

New York's Red Farm settles on Covent Garden for its London restaurant

Information: 01 September 2018

The people behind Pac Man dumplings are coming to London. Expect a modern take on Chinese dim sum with a few NYC influences too.

A three course dessert bar pop-up is about to open in East London

Information: 31 August 2018

Sweet toothed Londoners should make a note in their diary now for a pop-up dessert experience that's hitting London in a few weeks. The Whisk Dessert Bar doesn't mess around with savoury stuff,...

Mayfair restaurant Gazelle is about to start doing a very different style of breakfast

Information: 31 August 2018

If you're after a new way to start the day, or need something a bit different to try the next time you have a breakfast meeting, how about booking the breakfast at Gazelle which starts service in...

Caviar, lobster mac and cheese, beef with truffle gravy and a flaming brulee - a typical Sunday lunch at Bob Bob Ricard

Information: 31 August 2018

Eric Chavot has revamped the Sunday lunch at Bob Bob Ricard - adding a French touch. We went along to see the results...

Goods Office in Stroud Green is Neil Gill's new neighbourhood restaurant

Information: 31 August 2018

While we wait for Neil Gill to reopen Gilly's Fry Bar in central London he's gone and opened up a neighbourhood restaurant in Crouch Hill.

The London Jukebox is coming to Islington with world music and Indian food

Information: 30 August 2018

The London Jukebox runs world music concerts in London and now they're settling on Upper Street. Expect small music events paired with Indian sharing plates.

Test Driving Bababoom - an Islington kebab restaurant worth hitting up on Upper Street

Information: 30 August 2018

A commitment to sourcing well and cooking everything - even the condiments - from scratch makes this new Islington kebab restaurant stand out from the crowd.

ZELA London opening at the ME London hotel in Aldwych has backers like Ronaldo and Nadal behind it

Information: 29 August 2018

Backed by A-list sports people and entertainers, this new restaurant opening at the ME London hotel in Aldwych fuses Mediterranean and Japanese influences.

Kaki brings a huge new authentic Chinese restaurant to King's Cross

Information: 29 August 2018

Taking over the space left by Canal 125 is this large Chinese restaurant with a menu full of authentic Chinese dishes.

The Coal Office opens at Tom Dixon's new King's Cross headquarters at Coal Drops Yard

Information: 29 August 2018

With eyepopping interiors by Tom Dixon and food by Palomar chef and restaurateur Assaf Granit, the first restaurant to open at Coal Drops Yard, The Coal Office, sets the bar for the new development...

Matt Whiley's Scout cocktails bar is on the move to Hackney (and will have a Gold Tooth bar downstairs)

Information: 29 August 2018

One of our favourite London bars is on the move. We've been fans of Matt Whiley's Scout since it opened on Great Eastern Street - but now it's moving to a new location in Hackney (on Graham Road,...

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