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New sushi restaurant Kazu on Charlotte Street has ex-Chisou Head Chef in charge

Information: 18 December 2017

Ex-Chisou Head Chef Kodi heads up the team behind this new sushi restaurant on Charlotte Street, so there are high expectations here.

Sushi Shop's 2018 chef sign-up is Anne-Sophie Pic

Information: 18 December 2017

The next chef collaboration for Sushi Shop has just been announced and it's a big one. Launching in January, the new menu has been created with Anne-Sophie Pic, the only female French chef to have...

St Paul cafe is coming to Highbury

Information: 18 December 2017

Replacing Nanna's in Islington is St Paul, a new all-day cafe. Expect cakes, pastries, small plates and more.

Roving French/Japanese supper club Bistro Mirey goes permenant in Fulham

Information: 18 December 2017

After a stint roving around London, Gerald and Ko of Bistro’s Mirey have decided to settle in Fulham, where they’ll be continuing to whip up seasonal dishes from a short menu that's big on French...

Bread Ahead's new Soho cafe has a build-your-own porridge menu and French toast to go

Information: 18 December 2017

There’s no stopping Borough Market bakers Bread Ahead, who continue to pop up all over London with their sourdoughs, doughnuts and hot, comforting breakfasts.

Rudie's new Shoreditch Boxpark will serve up Jamaican tapas and lunchboxes to go

Information: 18 December 2017

Two years ago, Rudies opened up in Dalston. Now, they’re heading down the road to Shoreditch’s Boxpark where they’ll be catering for the lunch crowd with their new “grab-and-go” Boxfood, as well as...

Doughnut Time's second branch opens in Old Street

Information: 15 December 2017

After enjoying considerable success in Shaftesbury Avenue, Doughtnut Time are moving to a second base in Old Street - and plans for two new stores yet to come…

Test Driving Londrino - Leandro Carreira's solo venture opens in London Bridge

Information: 14 December 2017

After popping up all over London, Leandro Carreria has finally settled down, opening his own place in London Bridge. We went to check it out

Only the name is the same - we Test Drive The Square in Mayfair

Information: 14 December 2017

With a new look and new chef - we see what the wholly redone Mayfair spot The Square is now like post refurb.

Petit Bistro serves French-inspired in Leicester Square's new luxury hotel Victory House

Information: 13 December 2017

The folk behind Randall and Aubin are behind a new bistro that's just opened on Leicester Square, covering all the French-inspired bases a visitor to Central could need, from pancakes to fish and...

Marylebone's Hippy Fish lets you tuck into premium black caviar and lobster poke

Information: 13 December 2017

Hippy Fish will let you create your perfect poke bowl from a selection of upmarket ingredients, or select a pre-made bowl like their premium lobster and black caviar.

Test Driving Linden Stores - Islington gets another winner

Information: 12 December 2017

Linden Stores in Islington turns out to be a great wine shop mixed in with some wonderful small plates - we're pretty happy with our new local.

Vote for your favourite new restaurant of 2017

Information: 12 December 2017

We've told you what we thought of 2017's restaurants, now it's your turn. Tell us what is your favourite restaurant of 2017 - and you could win a prize into the bargain...

Try Seasonal sharing plates in Hackney as Nest goes permanent

Information: 12 December 2017

Grab a handful of sharing plates or go for the set menu at Nest’s new Hackney hideaway, where the three friends will be once focus on seasonal dishes that requires the kitchen to get in only one...

Veggie and vegan canteen Wildflower arrives at Peckham Levels

Information: 12 December 2017

Catering for the artists, makers and visitors of Peckham’s new community-led creative hub comes Wildflower, providing healthy, animal-free food in a relaxed canteen-style atmosphere.

The relaunched Blue Posts is the next from the Palomar team

Information: 11 December 2017

The people behind The Palomar and The Barbary are opening a pub in Chinatown. It'll be a three-floor affair including a basement kitchen counter and a cocktail bar.

Flavourtown Bakery is coming to Parsons Green, and they’re bringing rainbow cake

Information: 11 December 2017

The lucky, sweet-loving souls of SW6 are being treated to the award-winning Flavourtown Bakery’s first ever shop. It’ll be open from 7.30am with coffee and pastries, but really you’ll be wanting to...

A second Zia Lucia Pizzeria is opening in Brook Green

Information: 11 December 2017

After a successful first restaurant on Holloway Road, this is the follow-up from Zia Lucia. Expect the same 48 hour fermented doughs (including charcoal) and toppings that include truffled honey.

The Athenian is the latest food spot to open on Elizabeth Street

Information: 11 December 2017

Opening right next door to Dominique Ansel is street food spot turned restaurant The Athenian with their offering of souvlaki and mezze

Dean and Deluca are coming to London - or are they?

Information: 08 December 2017

Updated 8/12/17 - it's all off! On every New York trip that we've ever been on, there's one place that we always make sure we pop into at least once, and that's Dean and Deluca, particularly the one...

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