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Miami's Buns and Buns are opening their first London restaurant in Covent Garden

Information: 08 November 2018

Miami restaurateur Alex Zibi brings his ‘gastro-fast’ concept to London with a menu featuring bao, lobster rolls and more.

A model makeover - we Test Drive The Cleveland Arms in Paddington

Information: 08 November 2018

It's always nice when an overhaul of a lovely old pub manages to retain its character while bringing new talents to the table - we went to check out The Cleveland Arms in Paddington.

Fortnum's is opening a restaurant and bar at The Royal Exchange

Information: 07 November 2018

London's iconic food store, Fortnum & Mason will be opening in two spots in The Royal Exchange in the City - with a food hall and a restaurant and bar space.

Victoria Beckham and Prada inspire the Pret a Portea afternoon tea menu at The Berkeley

Information: 07 November 2018

We can't think that sitting down to the latest iteration of the Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkeley is going to make it any easier to fit into the fashion that inspires it each season - but it just get...

Albert Adria, the world’s best pastry chef is opening Cakes and Bubbles in Hotel Cafe Royal

Information: 07 November 2018

After a successful pop-up a few years ago, Albert Adrià is coming back to London for good with an all-dessert restaurant in the swanky Hotel Cafe Royal.

Yamagoya ramen returns to Soho and there will be raindrop cakes

Information: 06 November 2018

Yamagoya ramen originally started as a pop-up upstairs at Shuang Shuang. Now they're back, taking over the main restaurant for good and are bringing their famed raindrop cake with them.

Test Driving Berenjak - Iranian kababs in Soho from the JKS group

Information: 06 November 2018

JKS Restaurants turn their superpowers to the humble kebab - inspired by Iranian hole in the wall spots. Seems like Soho's not all that far from Tehran after all.

Cornerstone's Tom Brown changes his potted shrimp crumpet into a pizza for Hai Cenato

Information: 05 November 2018

Haven't yet made it out to Tom Brown's Cornerstone? While you really should be putting it on your list (it's really good) there's a new chance to try something from the chef in Victoria. He's teamed up...

Soho Wala Indian restaurant comes to the Courthouse Hotel

Information: 05 November 2018

The Courthouse Hotel in Soho is getting its own Indian restaurant from a chef with a background in Dinner by Heston and Nobu.

TA TA Eatery are back with a new residency at Kilburn's Sir Colin Campbell

Information: 02 November 2018

Happy news this Friday. Everyone's favourite popup folk TĀ TĀ Eatery are back and they're bringing this Iberian Katsu Sandwich to the party. They start a new three month residency at the Sir Colin...

Fish Bite is Tooting Broadway Market's new Italian-style seafood spot

Information: 02 November 2018

This new seafood spot in Tooting Broadway Market combines the freshest seafood with Italian flair making it a street food spot worth checking out.

Tonkotsu's 10th ramen restaurant will be in the Dickens Yard development in Ealing

Information: 02 November 2018

The ramen group's 10th opening sees them taking over two floors of the Dickens Yard development in Ealing.

Harrods food hall revamp continues with the unveiling of the new Fresh Market Hall

Information: 01 November 2018

Starting about a year ago, at the time of writing, Harrods unveiled the first part of a programme to completely revamp its food and drink offering. And now the next phase is here - this time it's...

London has two new matcha bars - on Tottenham Court Road and in Chelsea

Information: 01 November 2018

Isn't it always the way. You wait for a matcha bar to open and two come along at once. Already open is a popup matcha bar. OHH CHA BAR (pictured above) is currently serving up matcha and snacks at...

Selfridges team up with Caprice for Brasserie of Light (inc a huge Damien Hirst crystal Pegasus)

Information: 01 November 2018

The latest big new restaurant to open at Selfridges is the Brasserie of Light - their team-up with Caprice - the people behind The Ivy restaurants, Sexy Fish and lots more. And like Sexy Fish, this...

Take a trip to Gascony with Monsieur Le Duck popping up in Spitalfields

Information: 01 November 2018

A new Spitalfields popup sees a former City worker do just what so many of probably fancy doing - opening a restaurant based on the food in our favourite holiday destination. Monsieur Le Duck is the...

Test Driving Casa and Plaza Pastor - outside or inside at Coal Drops Yard?

Information: 01 November 2018

The Harts Group bring their very popular Mexican restaurant to the impressive Coal Drops Yard area. And they've split it into two. We head to King's Cross to try it out.

Tupps Cheese and Wine Bar pops up in Brixton

Information: 31 October 2018

Two sisters, who grew up on a vineyard, have teamed up to trial their idea for the perfect cheese and wine spot for Londoners. Max and Kelly Tupper's two month pop-up in Brixton will be all about...

Miracle at Henrietta brings the Christmas-themed pop up from the US to London

Information: 31 October 2018

It's not too early to talk about Christmas is it? Probably not when it comes to the announcement that the Christmas-themed Miracle cocktail bar pop-up is making its way from The US to London to...

Lost Boys Pizza is coming to Camden (and is adding a basement absinthe bar)

Information: 31 October 2018

Lost Boys pizza (based on a certain 1980s film) has built up a following in Archway and now they're opening their second place in Camden. Expect black charcoal pizzas and also a basement absinth bar...

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