News & reviews

Vegan burgers and shakes as the Vurger Co goes permanent in Shoreditch

Information: 22 January 2018

Burgers, mac’n’cheese and milkshakes, and not an animal product in sight as vegan junk food vendors The Vurger Co bring their plant-based approach to Shoreditch for their first permanent venue.

Roll up, roll up, to Barnes’ Red Lion for the Great Sausage Roll Off

Information: 22 January 2018

Love yourself a proper sausage roll? The Great Sausage Roll Off is back for its sixth incarnation, which will see beer and foodie Melissa Cole on hand to host chefs from across the country, who’ll...

From Rajasthan to Battersea: Chokhi Dhani comes to London with fine Indian food

Information: 19 January 2018

A five-star luxury hotel makes the leap to London for its first overseas restaurant, with street food downstairs, upmarket dining upstairs, and lots of art - including a giant, 14ft bronze elephant.

Daffodil Soup pops up on Hackney Road with homemade vegan sourdough and local honey

Information: 19 January 2018

Hackneyites are getting a new six-month pop-up that promises modern British and Mediterranean food with a South African twist, by the name of Daffodil Soup. It looks like an ethically minded, very...

Crosstown Fitzrovia will be the doughnuts and coffee company's second cashless site

Information: 19 January 2018

Fitzrovia is the latest London location to see a Crosstown doughnut and coffee bar open up. And this one will be entirely cash-free

Chimis Argentinean parilla restaurant is grilling up a storm on Southwark Bridge Road

Information: 19 January 2018

The former head chef of Brindisa and the founder of Portena in Borough Market have joined forces to open an Argentinean parilla restaurant with all manner of grilled meat on the menu.

Honest Burgers are bringing back Carl Clarke's Disco Bistro burger

Information: 18 January 2018

Remember Disco Bistro's Rollerdisco - way before the back of King's Cross got poshed up and turned into a massive Waitrose? Well Carl Clarke (of Chick n Sours) is bringing back his classic...

Rök goes healthy for their new Soho base

Information: 18 January 2018

Rök - which literally means ‘smoked’ - are known for their meats and seafood, so we’re very curious to sample their new health-conscious menu for Soho, which is laden with home-pickled treats,...

Darjeeling Express is bringing in meat-free Mondays

Information: 18 January 2018

As you may remember, we were ever so slightly embarrassed about missing our on Asma Khan's Darjeeling Express last year, despite it getting rave after rave (but look out for a Test Drive soon). And...

The Great British Bab Off will see five restaurants competing for the Best London kebab title

Information: 18 January 2018

A good kebab can be a great thing - but want to know what's better? Enjoying kebabs by five of London's top restaurants going head-to-head over who makes the best one. That's the premise behind the...

Drunken Butler chef Yuma Hashemi takes umbrage at Fay Maschler's review

Information: 17 January 2018

If you've been at work all day and can't understand why half the people on your Twitter feed are tweeting ALL IN CAPS, let us enlighten you. It's due to a spat today between chef Yuma Hashemi and...

Test Driving The Good Egg in Soho - a Middle Eastern addition to Kingly Court

Information: 17 January 2018

The Good Egg has set up a second restaurant in Kingly Court - we know their brunch is up to the task but what about dinner? We head along to find out.

Cupboard Love Café pop up will serve up free lunches to Londoners for a day

Information: 17 January 2018

If you're feeling a little strapped for cash, as the days stretch out until payday, we bring you good news. A pop up restaurant is hitting London next week serving up free lunches. It's the PR...

Hot dogs meet bingo with Popdogs at Camden's Social Bingo Academy

Information: 17 January 2018

Popdogs will return to their spiritual home this month when they pop-up in Camden’s new Social Bingo Academy, providing meaty nourishment for aspiring bingo-ists who’re getting to grips with the...

Llerena is Islington’s new tapas bar (and they’ve got loads of jamón)

Information: 17 January 2018

Delicacies from western Spain, ingredients from expert jamón producers Jamon y Salud and a *very* summery drinks menu mean that Llerena a fantastic little addition to Islington’s ever-growing...

Galvin Bistrot de Luxe on Baker Street is to close

Information: 16 January 2018

We're really sorry to hear this morning of the imminent closure of Galvin Brothers Bistrot de Luxe on Baker Street. The announcement came today as Chris and Jeff Galvin said; "It’s time to move...

Test Driving Koya City: udon bar expands its repertoire for the City

Information: 16 January 2018

Soho's perenially popular udon noodle bar Koya has expanded to the City. We went along to see how the newer, bigger restaurant was doing.

Cadbury’s new Old Street pop-up is all about the Creme Eggs

Information: 15 January 2018

If you’re the kind of person quietly rejoices when that time of year finally comes around where it’s socially acceptable to scoff one Creme Egg (minimum) after your lunch, then you’ll definitely be...

Changes afoot at Ikoyi which moves to a West African seafood menu

Information: 15 January 2018

Change has come to recently opened Ikoyi, the West African restaurant that opened in St James's Market last year. It's had some rave reviews - and we loved it too - but they've just made the...