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Pickle and Toast finally opens its doors on Wardour Street

Information: 06 November 2017

One of London's longest-running restaurant sagas finally came to an end last week. For two years, Pickle and Toast has been tormenting Soho folk with an 'Opening Soon' hoarding, promising decent...

Eco-friendly craft wine lovers BIB opens first shop in Dalston

Information: 06 November 2017

Need some vino? Skip the bottles and go straight for reusable, eco-friendly bags at Weino BIB, the new permanent shop from craft wine lovers BIB, who’ll have a staggering 20 taps for you to fill up...

The Last Crumb Cafe will be a cafe and work hub for Stoke Newington

Information: 06 November 2017

Stoke Newington Church Street is getting an all day cafe with a separate work hub - perfect for local freelancers who love their coffee

Peckham's new neighbourhood place Kudu has restaurant royalty behind it

Information: 06 November 2017

South African inspired dishes make the arrival of Kudu in Peckham one to put on the to-try list with plenty of local food on the menu too.

Parisian soba specialists Yen to open a London branch on the Strand

Information: 03 November 2017

After success in the St Germain de Prés area of Paris, soba specialists Yen are now making the move to London, bringing with them their traditional Japanese noodles, tempura, and a sushi counter.

Last Days of Shoreditch Winter La La Land kicks off for the festive season

Information: 03 November 2017

It’s definitely winter pop-up season, and Last Days of Shoreditch Winter La La Land (say that five times fast) is stepping up to the plate with their winter warmer cocktails, street food and Lucky...

Ferrero Rocher lovers get their own gold pop-up in Westfield

Information: 03 November 2017

If you love nothing more than tucking into a big old box of Ferrero Rocher to help get you into a gold foil-wrapped Christmas mood, then here’s a pop-up for you to take note of. The chocolate brand will...

Over Under Coffee opens second site in Soho’s Ham Yard Village

Information: 03 November 2017

Promising “consistently excellent cup, visit after visit,” Over Under Coffee is a friendly, community-focused venture, with a menu heavy on local produce, including coffee beans sourced from...

Pizzeria Da Michele is opening on Baker Street

Information: 02 November 2017

The original Da Michele in Naples is viewed by many as being one of the best pizzerias in the world and there was a great deal of fuss when they opened in Stoke Newington earlier this year. But if...

Test Driving The Walnut Tree in Abergavenny - Shaun Hill's inn lives up to high expectations

Information: 02 November 2017

Shaun Hill's Abergavenny inn is THE place to visit if you're in the area - so we popped along to check it out.

Hovarda comes to Chinatown from the people behind Yosma

Information: 02 November 2017

1/11/17 - updated with full menu details and launch date. What: Hovarda In a nutshell: Greek and Turkish food in Chinatown Summing it all up: The people behind Marylebone's Yosma are opening a...

Islington’s Thai Square reopens nearly a year of post-flood refurbishment

Information: 02 November 2017

Lots of us will remember when last year, a burst water main led to some pretty epic flooding around Islington’s Upper Street. The cost of the damage caused ran into the millions, and of course,...

Hodge Podge modern British restaurant opens on Crouch Hill

Information: 01 November 2017

A few minutes walk from Finsbury Park, this section of Stroud Green meets Crouch Hill is getting to be a pretty interesting foodie hotspot

Wander brings seasonal Aussie cuisine to Stoke Newington

Information: 01 November 2017

After years cooking around the world, Australian chef Alexis Noble has finally decided on northeast London as the home of her new restaurant Wander. There’ll be a regularly changing menu full of...

Éric Chavot is the new consultant chef for the Royal Albert Hall’s Coda

Information: 01 November 2017

Big news from the Royal Albert Hall, where it’s been announced that none other than Éric Chavot, will be setting up as the consultant chef at their in-house restaurant Coda. It follows the...

Butchies are bringing their fried chicken sandwiches to a permanent spot on Rivington Street in Shoreditch

Information: 31 October 2017

Award-winning chicken trader completes the move from street food to permanent spot with the opening of their first place in Shoreditch

The Tatler Restaurant Awards 2018 sees 108 Garage and Rochelle Canteen come top

Information: 31 October 2017

Of all the restaurant awards in town, The Tatler awards are among the hardest to predict - veering away from the usual suspects while still delivering gongs to much-deserved spots. And this year's...

Fine but also fun dining - we Test Drive Martha Ortiz's Ella Canta in Mayfair

Information: 31 October 2017

London's Mexican food boom continues with the arrival of celebrity chef Martha Ortiz bringing some zing to Park Lane

Mr Ji's Taiwanese fried chicken pops up on Camden Parkway

Information: 31 October 2017

If you can’t get enough of the crunchy nuggets of joy that are fried chicken in your life, then this is one for you. Mr Ji, a Taiwanese-inspired fried chicken restaurant is popping up for five weeks in...

Sophie’s Steakhouse Soho sets up in Great Windmill Street’s Moulin Cinema

Information: 30 October 2017

It’s been 15 years since Sophie Bathgate and Rupert Power set up their Chelsea steakhouse inspired by the steakhouses of New York. Now they’ve moved to Soho’s iconic Moulin Cinema for a huge new...

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