News & reviews

Sushi and champagne with Charles Heidsieck's Maverick Encounters

Information: 03 July 2017

One champagne house is tapping into the market for unique encounters. We went along to check it out.

Ben and Jerry's is popping up in Soho for the Summer

Information: 03 July 2017

Ben and Jerry's are setting up shop in Soho for the summer with their Summer in Soho ice cream shop and they're celebrating the only way they know how - by giving away free ice cream. Because, let's...

McDonald's Dalston has a terrace and 3000 people wanted to party there

Information: 30 June 2017

Who wouldn't want to go to a party at a McDonald's in Dalston?

Duck and Waffle Local do takeaway - and those crispy pig ears are on the menu

Information: 30 June 2017

This is potentially dangerous news. Not only is Duck and Waffle Local now doing takeaways, but their amazing BBQ spiced crispy pig ears are on that menu too. We absolutely LOVE these and the...

Pamban brings chai, coffee and a touch of Indian and Sri Lankan food to Camden Market

Information: 30 June 2017

There's a new coffee house with a difference coming to Camden Market very soon and it definitely looks like one to watch. It's called Pamban - named after an island right between India and Sri Lanka -...

Jason Atherton's Hai Cenato is putting a breakfast pizza on the brunch menu

Information: 29 June 2017

This is the dish your weekend hangover has been looking for

A new Hoppers is coming to St Christopher's Place, Marylebone

Information: 28 June 2017

One of Soho's most popular restaurants is getting a sibling as Hoppers comes to Marylebone. Expect this second place to be much larger than the first too.

LA-style Wedge Issue Pizza are coming to Shoreditch

Information: 28 June 2017

Already popular on Clerkenwelll road, this sees Wedge Issue Pizza land in Shoreditch. They have LA style thin crust pizzas and cater pretty well for the vegan crowd too...

Neil Rankin's Temper comes to Angel Court in the City - and it's all about curry and gin

Information: 27 June 2017

Neil Rankin turns his barbecue expertise to his second temper restaurant. But while the first was about meat and tacos, this is all about curries cooked on open flames using creative ingredients, and...

Flesh & Buns prepares to relaunch with a new party menu and bigger bar

Information: 27 June 2017

Covent Garden has got a hot new party venue as Flesh & Buns prepares to relaunch with a new look and menu

Bean & Wheat brings 'no waste' salads, snacks and more to Liverpool Street

Information: 26 June 2017

Not satisfied with adding more outposts of The Frog to London, Adam Handling is also opening his own cafe in the City. And it's all about helping his restaurants to go fully waste free.

Saucy pasta bar with a twist is opening on Tottenham Court Road

Information: 26 June 2017

Dublin chef sets her sights on London with this Tottenham Court Road pasta bar that has a distinctly healthy range of options

The London Magnum pleasure store is back in Covent Garden - double-dip ice-cream goodness

Information: 23 June 2017

Double. Dipped. Magnum ice-creams. If that's music to your ears, is then you'll be wanting to make a beeline for Covent Garden during the next heatwave, where the hugely popular Magnum Pleasure...

Tombo opens their third poke restaurant in Fitzrovia

Information: 23 June 2017

Select from Tombo’s classic options or build-your-own poke bowl at their newest venue in Fitzrovia, and indulge in a matcha green tea sundae.

Lord of the Wings brings Buffalo Wings to The Duke’s Head in Highgate

Information: 23 June 2017

Lord of the Wings are bringing their fried, free range, sauce-drenched chicken wings to Highgate pub The Duke’s Head American-inspired buffalo wings is Lord of the Wings' speciality, who are...

Test Driving The Mountgrove Road Bothy - a neighbourhood wine bar in Highbury

Information: 22 June 2017

Featuring a wine list from the GM of the Laughing Heart, this is a wine bar worth seeking out.

London Bridge Open Kitchen food festival returns to celebrate the restaurants and bars of London Bridge

Information: 22 June 2017

You can’t keep London Bridge down. After the jubilant reopening of Borough Market, London Bridge Open Kitchen has just announced it'll be going ahead, along with the full list of vendors. This year,...

Crosstown launch all-American doughnuts for Independence Day

Information: 21 June 2017

There's a trio of all-American doughnuts hitting Crosstown just in time for Independence Day

Iceclairs are coming to Melba at the Savoy. Summer is sorted.

Information: 21 June 2017

Now, THIS is what you need in hot weather. Forget about normal eclairs, you'll be wanting ICEclairs. These are coming to the patisserie shop Melba that's part of the Savoy hotel. They've been...