News & reviews

Modern and light - we Test Drive La Dame De Pic at Four Seasons Trinity Square

Information: 07 March 2017

The multi Michelin-starred French chef Anne-Sophie Pic has just opened in London. We went to see how her food performs in translation

Scout is the new British bar being opened by Matt Whiley in Shoreditch

Information: 07 March 2017

A Hot Dinners exclusive Hot Dinners can exclusively reveal details of Scout, a new bar from cocktail guru Matt Whiley, which is set to open in Shoreditch next month. Located on Great Eastern Street,...

Palatino in Clerkenwell is doing carbonara for breakfast

Information: 06 March 2017

Londoners, welcome to the next level breakfast hitting our streets from today. Palatino, Stevie Parle’s latest opening on Central Street, will be serving up Buccatini carbonara for breakfast. If,...

Food Store brings healthy deli fare to go in Leicester Square

Information: 06 March 2017

What: Food Store In a nutshell: Healthy, international food, just off Leicester Square Summing it all up: There are salads, pastas, mains and smoothies at Food Store's new central London venue,...

The Richmond teams up with Noble Fine Liquor for Wine Shop Wednesdays

Information: 06 March 2017

We do love a good collaboration - particularly when we see neighbourhood spots working with each other to promote themselves. So the idea of The Richmond's Wine Shop Wednesdays are right up our...

Tibits vegetarian restaurant is coming to Bankside

Information: 05 March 2017

What: Tibits Bankside In a nutshell: Swiss vegetarian south of the river. Summing it all up: The original Tibits in Heddon Street has many a fan. This sees the Swiss restaurant open its second...

Nanashi Japanese kitchen opens on Rivington Street

Information: 03 March 2017

Slipping almost under the radar (and frankly, only spotted because we went past it last night) is new Shoreditch sushi spot Nanashi. It's appeared on Rivington Street in a room with a pared-back...

Coya opens in the City at Angel Court

Information: 03 March 2017

What: Coya In a nutshell: Upmarket Peruvian food and drinks in the Bank’s new Angel Court development Summing it all up: With a bottle library locker, a Pisco Lounge and a Rum Round Table, COYA is...

Kitty Fisher's announces a new Head Chef

Information: 03 March 2017

Hot Dinners exclusive Very late last year, Tomos Parry left as Head Chef of Kitty Fisher's. We're still waiting to see where he'll reappear, but in the meantime Kitty Fisher's has unveiled its new...

Bun House in Soho has steamed buns, pickles and deep-fried duck tongues

Information: 03 March 2017

Updated with opening date Soho’s Greek Street, already so rich with options, is to set to be the home of another tempting eatery, this time in the form of steamed buns and pickle cafe Bun House. Hot...

Rick Stein is opening a London restaurant by the river in Barnes

Information: 02 March 2017

Updated 2/3/17 with opening date and menu details Up until now, the only way you'd get to try Rick Stein's food is by heading due South West, either to Padstow or beyond to one of his 10...

Test Driving Barbecoa Piccadilly - Jamie Oliver's high-end BBQ steakhouse

Information: 02 March 2017

We take a look at the latest restaurant from Jamie Oliver, which sees him opening a second Barbecoa, on Piccadilly.

Dotori in Finsbury Park is reopening

Information: 01 March 2017

There are waves of excitement are rippling over north London this week following news that the Korean restaurant Dotori is about to reopen. The beloved Finsbury Park restaurant, which was always...

Ice cream for breakfast on Portobello Road with Four Winters

Information: 01 March 2017

What: Four Winters In a nutshell: Liquid nitrogen ice-cream with cereal, granola and mango yoghurt for breakfast Summing it all up: Those after a sugary way to start their day can now have a frozen...

Foxlow from Hawksmoor is coming to Soho

Information: 01 March 2017

What: Foxlow Soho In a nutshell: Hawksmoor Spinoff comes to Soho Summing it all up: The people behind Hawksmoor are finally descending on Soho with their spinoff, Foxlow. Expect steak, ribs, chicken and...

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen pop-up is coming to Columbia Road, run by a former refugee

Information: 01 March 2017

What: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen In a nutshell: A set menu of Syrian cuisine, served up family supper style around a big table Summing it all up: After fleeing his home, and his restaurants, in Syria, Imad...

MEATliquor unleashes a dog-themed menu with new hot-dogs and cocktails

Information: 01 March 2017

MEATLiquor are launching a dog-themed menu throughout March and April - by dog, we mean primarily HOT dog of course, but it's also being set up to support local dog charities. And there are two...

Boustead & Bidois pops-up in Islington from an Opera Tavern and Ten Bells chef

Information: 01 March 2017

What: Boustead & Bidois In a nutshell: Chris Boustead teams up with Tim Bidois to bring classic British fare to Highbury Corner. Summing it all up: Former Opera Tavern chef will bring his...

Patty & Bun burgers are coming to Notting Hill

Information: 28 February 2017

What: Patty & Bun In a nutshell: The popular burger spot comes to Notting Hill Summing it all up: They've been launching burger joints across town, but this is the first time that Patty & Bun have...