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It seems it's ALWAYS awards season these days and the latest batch came via GQ, who last night revealed their latest Food and Drink awards in a ceremony at new Shoreditch hotel The Curtain (our...

So this is a bit of a surprise. Simon Rogan will no longer be running the restaurant at Claridges at the end of the month. In a press release today Simon said; “It’s been a pleasure working with...

If you've ever wandered past the entrance to Mele e Pere on Brewer Street and wondered what the downstairs restaurant was like, you'll soon be able to find out without having to leave street level. The...

A Hot Dinners exclusive We'll admit we are VERY big fans of Max's Sandwich Bar on Stroud Green Road. It's been the winner of Best Cheap Eats at the Observer Food Monthly Awards and, to our mind,...

This weekend riverside brunch has a mid-Atlantic flavour

A new Fitzrovia branch of Carnaby Street's Señor Ceviche will not only have all the usual favourites, but there'll be an exciting new brunch menu, and an underground pisco bar with loads of...

Who would say no to a free lunch, particularly when it comes courtesy of top chef Peter Gordon from The Providores. That's what's on offer this week in Soho at Air New Zealand's two-day pop-up...

Previously showcased at Carousel, this is the latest restaurant to hit St James's Market. It's inspired by West African cuisine, adding a fine dining twist.

Opening today is a new spot in Camden Market, taking up on e of the units beside Kerb. Called Zala, it comes from Tomer Niv, formerly head chef at R’amas Kitchen in Jerusalem and who's also done...

A stellar front and back of house crew make this new Herne Hill neighbourhood restaurant worth checking out.

MEATliquor are coming to West London as they get ready to take over the kitchens at the recently revamped Queens Skate, Dine and Bowl. So if you fancy some burgers and cocktail to fuel that strike,...

It's not long now until big new Shoreditch hotel, The Curtain opens, bringing with it Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster. And now we've news that the drinks should be just as special, led by Iain...

And it's back. Good news for South London foodies as Model Market returns for the summer season, opening next weekend over the bank holiday. On the trader front, there'll be the Lewisham stalwarts Mama’s...

Adam Simmonds goes pop-up before permanent.

A Hot Dinners exclusive Big news for lovers of Islington's Prawn on the Lawn, they're about to move into a much bigger spot - and it's just a short hop away from the original, taking over the spot...

Good news for fans of Japan Centre on Shaftesbury Avenue as they have a big new flagship store planned for Haymarket. Here's what we know about the place so far: They'll have a Japanese food hall...

Ex-Beaufort Bar head bartender heads east

Stoke Newington has a rather special new neighbourhood restaurant worth crossing town for

Specialist Basque sherries, vermouths and more with tapas-style nibbles on the side

If you like being the first to try any new restaurant, you should make a date for the Carnaby Street Eat food festival this summer. The one day event has all manner of great food offerings planned, but...