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Dandy Cafe heads to Newington Green, ditching its shipping container

Information: 23 March 2017

A Hot Dinners Exclusive What: Dandy In a nutshell: Modern cooking from two Aussies in Newington Green Summing it all up: Dan Wilson and Andrew Leitch are making the leap from a shipping container in London...

Pergola on the Roof returns to White City with Breddos

Information: 22 March 2017

Pergola, West London’s rooftop restaurant is coming back for a third time, and this time Breddos are coming too. The most exciting thing about this by far is that it’ll mean West Londoner’s will...

Mercer & Co comes to Chapel Market, bringing salt beef and cocktails galore

Information: 22 March 2017

What: Mercer & Co In a nutshell: Salt beef bagels, oreo cheesecake and five cocktails in Islington Summing it all up: Chapel Market, just around the corner from Angel Tube, has a new salt beef and...

Tamarind Kitchen comes to Soho with koftas, goshts and currys

Information: 21 March 2017

21/3/17 - updated with soft launch info What: Tamarind Kitchen In a nutshell: Tamarind Kitchen reimagines dishes from its Michelin-starred counterpart for more a relaxed dining experience. Summing it all up:...

Division 194 are bringing their Po Boys to the King and Co

Information: 21 March 2017

We first encountered Division 194 in a Highgate residency, and left mightily impressed. So we're very happy to report that they're back for a two-month stint at Clapham's King & Co. If you haven't...

Andi Oliver is opening Andi's all day spot in Stoke Newington

Information: 21 March 2017

12/3/17 - Updated with launch info What: Andi’s In a nutshell: All day dining from the New Great British Menu judge Summing it all up: Brunch spot by day and brasserie by night, Andi’s will offer the...

Monica Galetti's Mere - Test Driving her fine dining with a twist in Fitzrovia

Information: 21 March 2017

Monica Galetti's new restaurant on Charlotte Street is taken for a spin.

Yolk comes to Finsbury Avenue Square in Broadgate to make City folk's lunch better

Information: 21 March 2017

What: Yolk In a nutshell: Takeaway baguettes and Egg Benedicts to-go from Yolk Summing it all up: Former pop-up Yolk’s bringing takeaway lunch to the next level with very, very fine baguettes with...

The Ivy City Garden sees The Ivy come to the City for the first time

Information: 20 March 2017

What: Ivy City Garden In a nutshell: Enjoy the Ivy’s modern British cuisine in its new City location, complete with a private garden. Summing it all up: The latest restaurant to come from the Ivy...

Burgerac turns his hands to sarnies at Sonic Sandwich

Information: 20 March 2017

What: Sonic Sandwich In a nutshell: Fish finger sarnies and BLTs from the burger maestro Burgerac Summing it all up: If you like your sandwiches classic and comforting, and ideally accompanied by...

Yard Sale team up with Rola Wala for their next pizza special

Information: 20 March 2017

Yard Sale are getting ready for another special collaboration, this time teaming up with Street Food kings Rola Wala for an Indian-inspired pizza. It will see the Yard Sale base topped with Nagaland lamb...

How to book a table at wastED London

Information: 17 March 2017

Dan Barber's wastED pop-up at Selfridges has been an almighty success - and we were quite frankly blown away by our meal there. But if you hadn't followed our advice to get a table, the minute...

Hungarian meets Italian at Pasta n’ Goulash, Kentish Town’s newest pop-up

Information: 17 March 2017

What: Pasta n’ Goulash In a nutshell: Traditional Hungarian food, with a touch of Italian. Summing it all up: After a strong start in Holborn, this Hungarian Italian couple are bringing their blend of...

Lucky Chip at Hackney’s The Sebright Arms is back

Information: 17 March 2017

It’s a happy day in Hackney, as Lucky Chip has just returned to its spiritual home. After a rather mouthwatering launch of their The Wall burger with Breddos Tacos (which was all we could think...

Yumplings comes to Dinerama from the people behind Yum Bun

Information: 17 March 2017

We can never get enough dumpling news, to be frank. And getting the news that Yum Bun are opening a dumplings spot is doubly good. Just launched in Dinerama, we're told they'll be serving up...

Gordon Ramsay's Union Street Cafe launches an olive oil cocktail pop-up

Information: 16 March 2017

If you hadn't already read our headline you'd be forgiven for thinking this rather rustic scene was a trattoria somewhere south of Naples. But, no, it's actually the basement bar of Gordon Ramsay's Union...

Cakes not steaks from top chefs at Zelman’s cancer fundraiser in Finsbury Park

Information: 16 March 2017

Last year, Zelman Drinks opened its doors in Finsbury Park, taking over from retired neighbourhood boozer the Silver Bullet. Since then, they've added a residency from Spit and Roast and now they're...

Test Driving Hawksmoor Borough - everything you need to know about the new steakhouse near Borough Market

Information: 16 March 2017

It's Hawksmoor's sixth London restaurant, opening in their tenth year. We head down to Borough Market to see what's new.

The Ugly Dumplings take over the Little Pitt site on Newburgh Street

Information: 16 March 2017

What: The Ugly Dumplings In a nutshell: Anglo-Chinese dumpling and noodle joint Summing it all up: Street traders The Ugly Dumplings are opening their first permanent site, taking over the old...

Mondrian’s Rumpus Room to reopen on the 12th floor with a new look

Information: 16 March 2017

It’s official - the Rumpus Room is reopening on the 31 March after a serious facelift. The Mondrian Hotel's restaurant, which overlooks the Thames from the comfort of the 12th floor, has been...

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