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Drink Shop and Do in King's Cross adds a spritz bar

Information: 30 January 2017

If you fancy a spot of after-work drinking in King's Cross, then the new revamp at Drink Shop & Do might do the trick. They've recently had a bit of a do-over and revamped their bar into a spritz...

Italian pizzeria L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele comes to London at Stoke Newington

Information: 28 January 2017

28/1/17 - updated with opening date The original L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Naples is an extremely well-regarded pizzeria - Daniel Young (author of where to eat pizza) puts it on his top 20...

Yard Sale Pizza is coming to Walthamstow, with weekend brunch too

Information: 28 January 2017

28/2/17 - updated with soft launch details. After a successful launch in Finsbury Park, Yard Sale Pizza are continuing north and are getting ready to open their next place in Walthamstow. If you've...

CLAW will be the next residency at Soho's Sun and 13 Cantons

Information: 27 January 2017

Updated 27/1/17 with extended dates and new dishes You've got to hand it to Soho pub The Sun & 13 Cantons, they really know how to pick their pop-ups. Following hard on the heels of Sambal Shiok and...

Westerns Laundry comes to Highbury from Primeur

Information: 27 January 2017

What: Westerns Laundry In a nutshell: Seafood and more comes to Highbury from team behind Primeur Summing it all up: The people behind the very successful Primeur are opening a second restaurant. British...

Take a Levantine gastro-tour: Test Driving Ceru in South Kensington

Information: 26 January 2017

The Levantine pop-up, Ceru, has found a permanent spot in South Kensington. We take it for a Test Drive.

London Field’s Tuck Shop has co-working, chef residencies and kitchens-for-hire

Information: 25 January 2017

What: Tuck Shop In a nutshell: A new East London co-working space with an attached kitchen Summing it all up: Those working in the food industry (and those not), have a new workspace in London...

A clubby new bar for Regent Street - we Test Drive Ralph's Coffee and Bar

Information: 24 January 2017

London has a new in-store all day eating and drinking spot - we went to see what Ralph Lauren has in store for us

The Eagle lands back in Notting Hill

Information: 23 January 2017

What: The Eagle In a nutshell: Traditional beer and British-Bavarian pub food in Notting Hill Summing it all up: Notting Hill’s newest refurbished pub will have unpasteurised beer served straight from...

The Winemakers Club are opening Winemakers Deptford wine bar and restaurant

Information: 23 January 2017

What: The Winemakers Club goes east In a nutshell: Wine, simple yet sophisticated European fare and charcuterie cured in-house Summing it all up: After over two years in Farringdon, the Winemakers Club is...

London's Sushi Shop brings in Michelin star chef Kei Kobayashi

Information: 23 January 2017

Sushi fans should make a beeline for Sushi Shop, which has just launched a new menu featuring dishes from Michelin-starred chef Kei Kobayashi. The four dishes were inspired by the French/Japanese...

Farang is popping up in Highbury for a six month residency

Information: 23 January 2017

What: Farang In a nutshell: Thai food in Highbury Summing it all up: Farang comes from ex-Smoking Goat chef Seb Holmes. You may have seen them appearing in Dinerama and Hawker House, but this sees...

The Old Fashioned trolley launches at One Aldwych

Information: 23 January 2017

Forget dry January, this is the sort of news we like. The Lobby Bar in Covent Garden's One Aldwych hotel has launched something we can really approve of - a specially-made Old Fashioned drinks...

Kheera Kitchen teams up with Crisis for a City Indian pop-up

Information: 20 January 2017

What: Kheera Kitchen In a nutshell: Fresh Indian food for a good cause Summing it all up: Kheera Kitchen and Crisis are teaming up at the charity’s cafe on Commercial Street, where they’ll be...

Chefs and judges announced for the 2017 Scotch Egg Challenge

Information: 19 January 2017

Updated 19/1/17 with shortlist After six years, the Scotch Egg Challenge is now one of the key dates in the London food calendar. This year's event will take place at The Canonbury in Islington on 8...

Test Driving Kricket - the Indian small plates wonder comes to Soho

Information: 19 January 2017

Kricket has been winning fans in Brixton for their Indian small plates. Now they've come to the centre of town - we head along to find out what's new...

Bon Vivant bistro brings a taste of Paris to Bloomsbury

Information: 19 January 2017

What: Bon Vivant In a nutshell: French cuisine in Bloomsbury Summing it all up: Satisfy your urge to feast on raclette, tartines and croissants without jumping on a Eurostar at this new...

Som Saa to stay open for Late Night Sessions with Thai street food classics

Information: 19 January 2017

It’s no secret that we’re fans of Som Saa, London’s much-loved Thai spot. So it’s welcome news that they’ll soon be staying open even later these coming weeks as they begin a series of Late Night...

Who's cooking dinner returns for 2017 with a stellar line-up

Information: 19 January 2017

Who#s cooking dinner is one of the biggest restaurant charity events of the year - and also comes with an unbeatable line-up. The way it works is this - you arrive on the night and only then are you...

Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa opens on Piccadilly

Information: 18 January 2017

What: Barbecoa Piccadilly In a nutshell: Jamie Oliver does steak, seafood and more Summing it all up: Following the St Paul's original. Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa is opening its second branch in...

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