News & reviews

BASTARDA is the new project from a NUALA sommelier and chef

Information: 26 July 2018

Some intriguing news today from Honey Spencer (Sager + Wilde, Noma Mexico and Australia, NUALA) and Anaïs Van Manen (Bones, Import Export CAM - Paris, Trullo, NUALA). The duo has teamed up to create...

Espresso Martini Fest returns with even more coffee and booze

Information: 26 July 2018

If you love all things caffeine-rich and boozy (guilty as charged), then this is one for you - Mr Black’s Espresso Martini Fest is back for after a successful debut last year and it’s going to be...

"It just seemed to say quite loudly this space needs to be about wine" - the Hart Bros tell us their plans for The Drop wine bar at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross

Information: 26 July 2018

In addition to Barrafina and Casa Pastor, the Hart Bros' third venture at Coal Drops Yard will be a wine bar. We got the scoop on what you can expect when it opens.

Through the Woods sees the Crouch End supper club go permanent

Information: 25 July 2018

Ex-Pig and Butcher chef Chris Slaughter is reviving his Crouch End supper club by transplanting it into a restaurant, and he’s keeping all the hallmarks, with just 16 seats, a small set menu and a...

Try vegan freakshakes and milkshakes at Byron Burgers pop-up

Information: 25 July 2018

Top news for vegans with a sweet tooth - Byron Burgers are launching a new pop-up milkshake bar that’s 100% vegan, running for 10 days just outside Oxford Circus Tube. They’ll be churning out all...

Test Driving Gazelle Mayfair - Tony Conigliaro's bar and restaurant that's like a private members' club open to all

Information: 24 July 2018

Tony Conigliaro has opened a bar and restaurant in Mayfair that's an evolution of the food and drink at Dalston's Untitled, but in a far swankier setting. We head down for a look.

Milan's Camillo Benso opens its doors in Mayfair

Information: 24 July 2018

From Milan to Mayfair, this new upmarket Italian restaurant features all the primi, secondi, pasta and pizza you need for a taste of la dolce vita.

Alphabet bar returns - this time on Islington's Upper Street

Information: 23 July 2018

It's been closed in Soho for five years, but now Alphabet bar is on the way back to London. This time it's setting up shop in Islington matching cocktails with a Mediterranean menu.

The Greenhouse in Mayfair has a new chef as Alex Dilling takes over from Arnaud Bignon

Information: 20 July 2018

It's all change at Mayfair restaurant The Greenhouse, where they've just announced a new Executive Chef. Following in the footsteps of Arnaud Bignon who returned to Greece in Spring, is Alex...

The Million Pound Menu is coming back for a second series and they're looking for participants

Information: 20 July 2018

If, like us, you enjoyed watching the lovely Fred Sirieix on the Million Pound Menu then the good news is he's coming back. BBC Two have just ordered a second series of the restaurant business show. If you...

Beef and Champagne - we test drive Charles Heidsieck's new summer pairing at Great Fosters

Information: 20 July 2018

Charles Heidseick champagne has joined forces with Surrey hotel Great Fosters for the perfect summer dish paired with their Champagne.

Farmer J open their first all-day Mediterranean restaurant in the City

Information: 20 July 2018

Test Driving Sambal Shiok - a laksa bar and much more on Holloway Road

Information: 19 July 2018

Mandy Yin's popular pop-up has finally settled down in permanent digs on Holloway Road. We went to see why everyone's raving about her laksas.

Morty and Bob's are opening a restaurant at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross

Information: 18 July 2018

East London's Morty & Bob's are bringing hot sarnies, grilled cheese and epic weekend brunches to their new open plan space just off Granary Square.

A London restaurant is celebrating National Tequila Day with an avocado luge

Information: 18 July 2018

If Covent Garden restaurant Cantina Laredo were gunning for the millennial market, they couldn't have done any better than their latest wheeze. For National Tequila Day next week (yes, there really IS a...

Brooklyn's Best Pizza is coming to London with Yard Sale Pizza

Information: 18 July 2018

Another of New Yorks finest pizza establishments is on its way to London. This time it's Brooklyn's Best Pizza (that's the actual name of the restaurant - they're definitely not modest) whose...

Buffalo is a new plant-based diner that's just opened on Brick Lane

Information: 17 July 2018

London's booming veggie and vegan scene throws up another East End opening as Buffalo diner offers a casual, entirely plant-based dining experience.

Levan in Peckham is the next restaurant from Salon's Nicholas Balfe

Information: 17 July 2018

After five years of success with Brixton's Salon, Nicholas Balfe is following it up with an all-day restaurant in Peckham, Levan. Expect a bistronomy approach to the food, with low-waste and natural...

Test Driving BOB's Lobster - the lobster roll van finds a parking spot at London Bridge

Information: 16 July 2018

BOB's Lobster, best known for their excellent lobster rolls, have parked their street food van right in the middle of their new restaurant. We head along to see what else is on the menu.