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Lucky City folk now have a new Blacklock to enjoy - we popped along to see how the Blacklock vibes survived the move East.   

And so, to another World's 50 Best List which has just been announced with a chef-filled black tie do in Australia. With just three UK restaurants in the upper part of the list it wasn't the most...

What: Veggie Pret Shoreditch In a nutshell: Pret's veggie option expands Summing it all up: London's vegetarians and vegans get a second permanent Veggie Pret store in the heart of Shoreditch with...

What: Saiphin’s Thai Kitchen In a nutshell: More Thai treats from the duo behind Rosa’s, with takeaway and delivery. Summing it all up: The unstoppable force that seem to be the Saiphin and Alex...

What: Madame D's In a nutshell: Himalayan cooking on Commercial Street Summing it all up: The people behind Gunpowder are opening a second spot in Spitalfields. This one will be dedicated to...

It’s all change at White Lyan. Ryan Chetiyawardana and Iain Griffiths created ripples throughout the bartending community when they first opened White Lyan in 2013, serving a menu of entirely...

What: The Clifton In a nutshell: The Clifton in St John's Wood is saved and reopening as a new pub. Summing it all up: Haggis sausage rolls, Wild Grouse ketchup and roast cod with arrocina beans...

Following the ongoing success of Pergola on the roof, there's another alfresco eating and drinking spot coming to London with Pergola Paddington Square. Canalside instead of rooftop, this version of...

Tucked away in a quiet street in St James, a very British hotel, The Stafford. now has a restaurant it can be proud of

If one Tonkotsu in Haggerston just wasn;t enough for you - they're now also opening a two-week pop-up at Haggerston-based Proud East For a short time only, visitors to the gallery will be able their...

Kiln, Som Saa and BAO are all joining forces for a special one-day-only menu in an East London pub, in what is definitely one hell of a partnership.  They’ll be rolling out whatever tasty plans...

Petersham Nurseries is making the leap from Richmond to central London and they're not doing things by half. They're launching two restaurants, a lifestyle home and garden shop and a delicatessen with a...

Rate and rent rises are resulting in a fair few casualties in the restaurant world at the moment. Late last year we had the very unwelcome news that the Truscott Arms was closing down, another...

Updated 3/4/17 with surprise opening date More burger news today, as we have confirmation that Tommi's Burger Joint - currently in Marylebone and the King's Road - is heading to Berwick Street in...

3/4/17 - updated with new info NYC chef Marcus Samuelsson has cooked for everyone from Barrack Obama to John Legend and Mindy Kaling. And now he's bringing his Harlem restaurant Red Rooster to...

2 days. 8 Traders. 1 Bucket. If that doesn't tell you almost EVERTHING you need to know about Kerb's upcoming fried chicken event, then let us elaborate further. Taking place on 5 and 6 May in...

Update 12 - yes this was an April Fool! And as an extra, here's a round-up of our previous April Fools.   Bad news for London's open fire and BBQ chefs - seems that their days smoking up great food...

We can't tell if Time Out London is horrified by having 'offended' Chinese food lovers the world over by a video it published two days ago. Or are they frankly thrilled that that the ensuing furore has...

This? Oh it's just a chicken mousse scotch egg with truffle brioche soldiers. If you're thinking "I must get me some of that RIGHT NOW" you'll have to hold on. The place you'll need to be heading is...

More news about the latest to join Swingers, the crazy golf emporium in the city. This time, taking over from Hoppers, it's time for Bubbledogs to take their turn alongside Patty & Bun and Pizza...