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Two ex-CalloohCallay bartenders launch their first venue in the basement of The Nelson’s Head

You've likely heard of Zoe's Ghana Kitchen by now, be it as a pop-up, a supper club, the cookbook or residences at Pop Brixton or The Sun & 13 Cantons. Now, Zoe Adjonyoh is returning to East London...

Small plates, sharers and snacks as the team from Michelin-starred Hackney restaurant Ellory up sticks and head to Shoreditch for a new, more laid back venture that will feature their own Vermouth.

James Lowe’s restaurant Lyles, in Shoreditch’s Tea Building, is launching a new standalone bar menu. And it's sounding rather good. It’ll be around 10 to 12 small dishes, alongside a mix of new and...

An ex Ledbury and ToastED chef is in the kitchen for this new West Hampstead opening which has a strong brunch offering and will offer a regularly changing menu

A historic London pub has been reinvigorated with the arrival of top chef Henry Harris. We went to check out the new look Coach

As part of Harrods overhaul of its Fine Watch department the store is opening up a Chucs so you can contemplate your most recent timepiece purchase over a plate of pasta or a negroni

We are VERY big fans of the St John Bakery doughnuts and any extra opportunity to buy them is to be welcomed. So news that the bakery is popping up at Old Street station is very welcome indeed.  The...

The people behind Looking Glass Cocktail Club have opened their latest venture, a drinking and dining den that's within an old Shoreditch iron factory. 

Looking for a new burger spot in Holloway/Highbury Corner? They LeyLeys may be exactly what you need. They've already appeared as a Marylebone pub residency, and now they've have found a new home in...

The chef behind Southall's famous Brilliant restaurant is expanding the family empire. First she's opening this laid back Punjabi cafe where you'll eat from Thalis and can be in and out within 30...

A lot of people have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the permanent Avobar, the restaurant dedicated to all things avocado. And while the restaurant isn't quite ready yet, they are kicking things off...

2018 is continuing its streak of being the year of vegan junk food with the arrival of KERB stalwart Oh My Dog's brand new vegan hot dog range. It’ll form part of hot dog vendor’s newly extended...

A new pizzeria is coming to Clapham with a creative list of toppings, starter plates, and cocktails - including a smoked chocolate Manhattan…

Updated 8/2/18 with auction details Has it really been eight years since the Scotch Egg Challenge first pitted London's chefs against each other in a battle to come up with the best deep-fried egg...

The team behind Borough's El Pastor are opening their own tortilla factor and taco bar down the road beside Maltby Street Market

The original deli has been open for over 75 years in Soho, giving them plenty of time to get things right before opening this, their first restaurant

  Forget nipping out to get a Colin the Caterpillar cake from M&S - the next time anyone you know is having a birthday what you really need is a musical pizza. London company Yard Sale Pizza have just...

Ever wanted to be a bit more knowledgeable about wine? We take a beginners course at London's pre-eminent wine school

The chocolates are hand-finished in gold and colour, and you can get even gold in your hot chocolate, which should tell you all you need to know about Connaught Village’s newest cafe from luxury...