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There's a bit of surprise news in the world of restaurant critics today. After 25 years of being the restaurant critic at the Observer, Jay Rayner is moving on. But he's not going far, as he's about to...

The Milanese don't mess around when it comes to food, so when you hear that the best sandwich shop in Milan is coming to London it's time to get excited. De Santis has been serving up its legendary toasted...

If you've been up to Muswell Hill recently you might have spotted the queues outside artisan bakery Boulangerie Pierre Alix. We joined the patisserie-loving hordes one weekend and were blown away by...

Mahali and Co have been winning a lot of fans over the past few years as both a bakery delivery and catering company, but now they've landed their own place in Battersea. The duo behind it are...

We'll admit we had to double check this story but apparently, this is an actual thing - KFC have come up with a Willy Wonka-style lickable wrapping paper for the festive season. The paper, which was...

Last year, Aldi launched a pigs in blankets restaurant with unlimited servings of the Christmas staple. It must have been a success because they're back at it again, this time in Shoreditch. As...

It's a bleak start to the week for Finsbury Park residents as two local favourites announce their closure. A few days ago residents noticed that the Pizza Pilgrims restaurant on Seven Sisters Road...

For as long as we can remember, the food on Eurostar's Business Premier has been provided by Le Manoir's Raymond Blanc. However, recently, Eurostar has had a bit of an overhaul, changing its travel...

If you've enjoyed a great biodynamic or organic bottle of wine in a London restaurant recently, there's a decent chance that it was imported by Dynamic Vines. They supply restaurants across the...

If you've been avidly checking our Christmas sandwich round-up for new additions and literally can't wait to work your way through a seasonal sarnie selection then a festival happening this weekend in...

They've only recently opened in the City, but BAO already have their next venture lined up and it's a little different from their recent openings.  They're coming to Market Halls Victoria with BAO...

If the enticing cakes and pastries at Quince Bakery weren't enough to prompt a visit, the arrival of a new wine bar residency at the bakery is a further reason to go. Basket Press Wines is an...

If you're looking for a quick beer after walking around Victoria Park, this upcoming taproom sounds like it'll be well worth a look. It comes from Pretty Decent Beer Co who already have taprooms in...

Glitzy Italian restaurant Bocconcino has long been a part of the Mayfair set of dining spots most beloved by footballers and folk who aren't worrying too much about the bill at the end of the meal...

As a sign that you can't keep a good chef down, mere months after closing the doors of his Islington restaurant, James Cochran is coming back to N1 with a new venture. This time he's teaming up with...

Two years after opening their first cafe, the duo behind Fantail in Islington, Jonny and Joel, have moved further north to Finsbury Park for their second venture. They've taken over the long-vacant spot on...