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Lyles new bar menu brings Michelin starred snacks and small plates to Shoreditch

Information: 14 February 2018

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...

Ham in West Hampstead sees an ex ToastED chef serving up brunch and dinner

Information: 13 February 2018

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

Test Driving The Coach: Henry Harris's triumphant return to London

Information: 13 February 2018

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

Harrods Fine Watch department revamp to include a new Chucs

Information: 13 February 2018

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

St John Bakery is popping up at Old Street station

Information: 12 February 2018

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...

Iron Bloom comes to Shoreditch from the Looking Glass Cocktail Club

Information: 12 February 2018

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.

LeyLey's comes to Holloway with burgers and chicken skin sugar doughnuts

Information: 12 February 2018

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...

Dip in Brilliant will be Dipna Anand's casual Punjabi cafe in Fulham

Information: 12 February 2018

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...

Avobar launches an avocado pop-up in Covent Garden

Information: 09 February 2018

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...

Oh My Dog! bring their new vegan hot dog range to Peckham’s Old Nun’s Head

Information: 09 February 2018

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...

Pizzeria Pi comes to Battersea with cauliflower cheese pizza and more...

Information: 09 February 2018

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

Scotch Egg Challenge 2018 shortlist revealed

Information: 08 February 2018

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 El Pastor team are opening Tortilleria El Pastor on Druid Street

Information: 08 February 2018

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

Soho icon Lina Stores is opening a pasta restaurant on Greek Street

Information: 08 February 2018

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

Yard Sale Pizza have just launched a musical pizza box

Information: 08 February 2018

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...

Wine school - we Test Drive the WSET beginners course on Bermondsey Street

Information: 08 February 2018

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

Gold-plated chocolates at Saint Ayme’s first boutique cafe in Bayswater

Information: 07 February 2018

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...

Get your Creme eggs sent to your desk with Delivergoo

Information: 06 February 2018

= We're entering the months of Easter madness at the moment, and that means the return of Creme Eggs in force. We've already had the launch of the Creme Egg Camp, but if all that sounds a bit too...

Test Driving the original (but revamped) Hawksmoor

Information: 06 February 2018

The original Hawksmoor has been around for over a decade, so it was time for a revamp. We head down to see what's changed and what's new on the menu.

Clerkenwell’s got a new fish and chip shop called United Chip

Information: 06 February 2018

Forget your greasy local frier - Clerkenwell’s new fish and chip restaurant United Chip’s all about the millennial pink, Bangkok prawn burgers and complimentary aioli.

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