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Tattoos and tablecloths - a happy marriage as we Test Drive Launceston Place

Information: 07 February 2017

Kensington classic Launceston Place gets a hot new chef in Ben Murphy. We see how he's changed the place

Test Driving L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele - top Neapolitan pizza comes to Stoke Newington

Information: 06 February 2017

What's thought by many to be Italy's best pizzeria is coming to London. We got in very early to get our pizza fix.

Monica Galetti is opening Mere restaurant on Charlotte Street

Information: 06 February 2017

06/02/17 - Updated with opening date and menu details She's currently best known as a MasterChef Professionals judge and before that, Monica Galetti was the senior sous chef at Le Gavroche, where...

Dandelyan at Mondrian London announces new menu ‘The Vices of Botany’

Information: 06 February 2017

Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan) is one of the busiest personalities in the London bar scene and we’re constantly impressed by the innovative and thoughtful approach he brings to drinks and...

Shake Shack comes to Victoria with burgers and a Cocoa Beer Float

Information: 06 February 2017

The huge Nova complex in Victoria is entering its final stages now, and it's clearly bringing a HUGE change to the area (and we say this from experience, having worked there in the past). And the...

Welsh chef Tom Simmons is opening at Tower Bridge

Information: 03 February 2017

What: Tom Simmons, Tower Bridge In a nutshell: Welsh heritage cuisine with French and English influences Summing it all up: One Tower Bridge will be the home of this new restaurant from Tom Simmons, who...

The Sunday Times says London is home to 37 of the best restaurants in the UK

Information: 03 February 2017

As we're more than aware of here at Hot Dinners, we're spoiled for choice by the massive range of quality restaurants London has to offer. It's something that The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants...

Allegra McEvedy is taking over Albertine wine bar on Wood Lane

Information: 02 February 2017

What: Albertine In a nutshell: Wine bar revamp Summing it all up: Chef, author and TV presenter Alllegra McEvedy is returning to her roots and revitalising West London wine bar Albertine

Test Driving Lobos in Soho

Information: 02 February 2017

Lobos Meat & Tapas have opened a second restaurant in Soho. We head down to get our meat fix.

Bubblewrap’s Hong Kong-style egg waffles are coming to Soho

Information: 02 February 2017

6/3/17 - Updated with opening date. What: Bubblewrap In a nutshell: Hong Kong egg waffle stall puts down roots in London Summing it all up: After cutting their teeth as a festival food truck, this...

Francesco Mazzei to open Radici trattoria in Islington

Information: 02 February 2017

A Hot Dinners Exclusive - updated 22/3/17 with booking details What: Radici In a nutshell: Southern Italian cooking in Islington Summing it all up: A new Italian trattoria with a terrace and wine...

Lokhandwala Indian small plates restaurant and cocktail bar opens on Charlotte Street

Information: 01 February 2017

What: Lokhandwala In a nutshell: Indian tapas in Fitzrovia Summing it all up:The folk behind India's biggest food festival have launched this Indian small plates restaurant and cocktail bar

VICO ups the ante for National Pizza Day with all-pizza menu

Information: 01 February 2017

National Pizza Day is coming - 9 February, stick it in your diary - and Vico is ready to up the ante with a three-course menu that’s entirely pizza. For starters, there’ll be Montanara, £5, which...

Le Bun extend their stay at Birthdays adding a F**king Vegans burger

Information: 01 February 2017

If you’ve been meaning to get down to Birthdays to nab one of Le Bun’s decadent burger dishes, then good news - they’ve decided to extend their residency to the 2 April. Not only that, but they’ll be...

Test Driving Jamavar - high-end Indian cuisine in Mayfair

Information: 31 January 2017

London's run of top new Indian restaurants continues with Mayfair's Jamavar. We head down to try it out.

Putney gets a new all day brasserie Jules from the Highclere heir

Information: 31 January 2017

What: Jules In a nutshell: Putney neighbourhood spot Summing it all up: From brunch to dinner and cocktails this new all day spot off Putney High Street should be a popular pit stop

Talli Joe launches a speedy Dabbia Mania lunchtime menu

Information: 30 January 2017

We're always on the lookout for a new fast lunch idea that doesn't involve yet another trip to Pret. So the Dabba Mania lunch menu launching at Talli Joe on Shaftesbury Avenue sounds right up our...

A new Bone Daddies will be just steps from Oxford Street

Information: 30 January 2017

What: Bone Daddies In a nutshell: A new ramen stop just off Oxford Street Summing it all up: Get stuck into Japanese food aplenty and Bone Daddies signature dishes, huge hearty bowls of ramen in...

Fucina's Panetteria Italian deli is about to open

Information: 30 January 2017

Coming to Marylebone this week is the next step of Fucina as it opens its Panetteria - an organic deli and bakery. It's headed up by ex-Princi Head Baker Massimiliano Porta and you can expect: Bread and...

Feast It launches street food event booking site for Londoners

Information: 30 January 2017

So this sounds like a good idea. If you've ever been searching for someone to cater an event, but were after something a little more au courant than the usual buffet providers, Feast It might be...

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