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Marcus Wareing opens George's Bar at The Gilbert Scott

Information: 14 March 2018

Opening today with a swanky new look courtesy of the David Collins Studio, is the bar at Marcus Wareing's The Gilbert Scott. And it has a new name and menu to match its elegant redesign. George's...

Michelin-starred street food trader Hawker Chan pops up at KERB in King's Cross

Information: 14 March 2018

Updated 14/3/18 with a first look So, since writing this story, it seems that the appearance of Hawker Chan at Kerb is going to be... rather busy for the duration. We popped over to KERB in King's Cross...

Winemakers Deptford may have closed but there are plans for its revival

Information: 14 March 2018

One month ago, popular neighbourhood restaurant and winebar Winemakers Deptford announced on Instagram their plans to close. "Sadly all good things must come to an end. The 4th of March will be our...

The Bridge Theatre now has St John breakfasts and post theatre meals too

Information: 14 March 2018

A recent trip to The Bridge Theatre (right by Tower Bridge) introduced us to the rather excellent bar they have in the foyer - made all the better due to the fact that all the food is by St John...

Where to get the best kebabs in London right now

Information: 13 March 2018

Last night the 6th British kebab awards took place with what's rapidly becoming a legendary awards party. 2017's event - which took place on the same night as the Oscars - briefly outdid the Academy...

Ollie Dabbous opens HIDE at 85 Piccadilly - updated

Information: 13 March 2018

Ollie Dabbous is back with his latest restaurant called Hide. This time he's coming to Piccadilly and it's promising some impressive views.

Heston Blumenthal is opening his third Dinner restaurant in Dubai

Information: 12 March 2018

So Dubai is usually a little out of our catchment area, when it comes to writing about new restaurants but when the restaurant in question is a new one by Heston Blumenthal then we thought we'd make an...

Shoreditch's The Blues Kitchen launches new bar Moonshine Minnie's

Information: 12 March 2018

The Blues Kitchen on Curtain Road has given its basement bar a completely new look with a whisky-based drinks list and a women-only soundtrack.

Caramel make the trip from the Middle East to London

Information: 12 March 2018

Caramel hails from the Middle East, but the food has a more western feel to it. And expect an art-deco feel to the look of the restaurant.

Taberna do Mercado moves out into The Kitchens at Old Spitalfields Market

Information: 09 March 2018

It's all go at Old Spitalfields Market where Nuno Mendes has moved his Portuguese restaurant Taberna do Mercado out of its bricks and mortar spot and into the market proper. He'll then be opening a...

Grill My Cheese are popping up at Selfridges

Information: 09 March 2018

The next street food folk to pop up at Selfridges Food Hall are Grill My Cheese. The Leather Lane purveyors of toasted cheese sourdough sarnies will be putting on a combo of classic dishes and...

Old Chang Kee are bringing their famous curry puffs to London

Information: 08 March 2018

Singapore's famous curry puff house is opening its first UK restaurant in Covent Garden serving up the signature puffs alongside curry and laksa.

The guys from Breddos are launching Pocho - a new Californian street food concept at Giant Robot and Dinerama

Information: 08 March 2018

The guys from Breddos are branching out with a brand new concept of a Southern Cali-style menu of sliders, tacos and tostadas at Canary Wharf's Giant Robot.

Orange Buffalo are now doing a chicken wings birthday cake

Information: 08 March 2018

Picture the scenario: you've been given the job of booking a restaurant to celebrate someone's birthday. But you're looking for something a little different - something to make the whole evening...

CODE unveils its list of the 100 Most Influential Women in UK Hospitality

Information: 08 March 2018

Just in time for International Women's Day, CODE - who cover all aspects of the hospitality industry - have unveiled their list of the 100 Most Influential Women in UK Hospitality. And it's quite a...

Test Driving Pastaio - Stevie Parle's hip pasta joint in Carnaby

Information: 08 March 2018

With a regularly changing menu of top fresh pasta dishes, Parle's Carnaby restaurant is the complete package

Hans' Bar and Grill opening on Chelsea's Pavilion Road is from the Chewton Glen team

Information: 08 March 2018

New to Chelsea's Pavilion Road, from the team behind iconic hotels Cliveden and Chewton Glen this all day restaurant and bar aims to be a stylish neighbourhood spot for SW1 folk.

You can now buy Dean and DeLuca products exclusively in Selfridges Food Hall

Information: 07 March 2018

If you were left bereft, or at the very least mildly annoyed, by the news that Dean & DeLuca weren't opening a London store after all, then this should perk you up. They've just done a deal with...

Sutton and Sons in Stoke Newington are launching a vegan fish and chips menu

Information: 07 March 2018

The latest section of the London food scene to chase the vegan pound is the chippy. And Stoke Newington's Sutton & Sons are first out of the gate. They're launching a new vegan menu with vegan...

Carl Clarke teams up with Chantelle Nicholson and Sophie Michell for International Women's Day burgers

Information: 06 March 2018

We're usually pretty partial to anything chef and restaurateur Carl Clarke (Chick n Sours and CHIK'N) comes up with but two new limited edition burgers he's been working on sound even more our thing...

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