News & reviews

Leytonstone pizza fans are getting their own Yard Sale Pizza

Information: 16 February 2018

Massively popular local pizzeria Yard Sale continue their expansion with a fourth base in Leytonstone.

Sourdough cake and slow fermented bakes at Bloomsbury’s Fortitude Bakehouse

Information: 16 February 2018

Breakfasts, lunches, sourdough cakes and other bakes to go - and a sliver of space to sit in - at Bloomsbury’s new craft baker, and plenty for gluten-free and vegans.

Flat Iron are opening their sixth restaurant in Tooley Street

Information: 15 February 2018

Popular steak chain Flat Iron are opening their sixth steakhouse. The Tooley Street restaurant will have a indoor garden theme.

Test Driving Sabor - an essential Spanish restaurant in Mayfair

Information: 15 February 2018

Barrafina alumni Nieves Barragan and José Etura have just unveiled their Spanish restaurant in Mayfair. It's one of the most anticipated restaurants of the year - we take a look.

Passo hosts famous LA chef Nancy Silverton for a one week residency

Information: 15 February 2018

Old Street’s big all-day Italian Passo is keeping busy since their November opening, with the arrival of huge LA chef Nancy Silverton for a short residency. The Michelin starred-chef (who Netflix...

Jidori comes to Covent Garden for your fill of sake, yakitori and karaoke

Information: 15 February 2018

Sake and karaoke is a winning combination, but if you’re not feeling quite brave enough to head to Jidori’s basement karaoke booth, there’ll be plenty of yakitori and other Japanese treats to keep...

Horatio Street Social, a new bar opens on Hackney Road this week

Information: 14 February 2018

Two ex-CalloohCallay bartenders launch their first venue in the basement of The Nelson’s Head

Zoe's Ghana Kitchen moves east to London Fields' Institute of Light with a new menu

Information: 14 February 2018

You've likely heard of Zoe's Ghana Kitchen by now, be it as a pop-up, a supper club, the cookbook or residences at Pop Brixton or The Sun & 13 Cantons. Now, Zoe Adjonyoh is returning to East London...

As Ellory Closes, the same team open Leroy in Shoreditch

Information: 14 February 2018

Small plates, sharers and snacks as the team from Michelin-starred Hackney restaurant Ellory up sticks and head to Shoreditch for a new, more laid back venture that will feature their own Vermouth.

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...

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...

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.

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...