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Residency report: Division 194's New Orleans sarnies with a British spin

Information: 10 January 2017

New Orleans with a British spin from an ex Quality Chop House chef

Ralph’s Coffee & Bar opens at London's Polo Ralph Lauren

Information: 10 January 2017

Popping over the pond, Ralph Lauren has just opened his first eatery in London. Ralph's Coffee & Bar takes the Manhattan spots of The Polo Bar and Ralph's coffee and combines them for London. The...

Lorne Restaurant is coming to Victoria

Information: 09 January 2017

What: Lorne In a nutshell: Wine and seasonal food in Victoria Summing it all up: This restaurant in Victoria has an ex-sommelier from River Cafe and a chef from Brawn, so expect a particularly good...

Urban Tea Rooms is coming to the redeveloped St James Market

Information: 09 January 2017

What: Urban Tea Rooms, St James's Market In a nutshell: Tea and cake Summing it all up: This is the latest addition to the new St James's Market development, an English tea room. It's the second...

Aegean brunches and lunches from Firedog - and not an avocado in sight

Information: 09 January 2017

Strictly no avocados - that’s the policy from Firedog, a new Greek and Turkish all-day dining spot that’s desperate to reinvigorate the usual brunch menu. Instead, diners will be treated to a wealth of...

London tube strike - restaurant deals and offers

Information: 09 January 2017

Yes, there's a tube strike. And yes, it's raining too. But rather than let yourself be bogged down in general commuter misery, you could instead look at this as a great opportunity to get into a...

Oak N4 wine shop and tasting room opens in Finsbury Park

Information: 09 January 2017

Newly open in Finsbury park is Oak N4 - an independent wine store & tasting room, tucked in just behind the station in Wells Terrace. "Providing an informal and relaxed environment is everything," the...

The Momo Shack pops up in Dalston with Tibetan dumplings

Information: 08 January 2017

7/1/17 Updated with news of the extension Places to eat authentic Tibetan are few and far between in the capital, which is why it’s great news that The Momo Shack is popping up in Dalston this...

‘Local is gospel’ in Parlez, Brockley’s new neighbourhood restaurant

Information: 06 January 2017

There’s a new neighbourhood restaurant coming to Brockley, and the focus will be firmly on local life, from the digital loyalty cards to the top notch wifi and more. The restaurant will also double as a...

Louie Louie brings cakes by day and music by night to the Walworth Road

Information: 06 January 2017

The pre-Christmas period was awash with new restaurant openings, so you'll forgive us if we missed a few out. A Hot Dinners reader brought our attention to Louie Louie which opened on the Walworth...

Patty & Bun's latest Hackney spot is on Richmond Road

Information: 05 January 2017

If you've been to Patty & Bun's London Fields spot, then there's the sad news that they're closing up shop there (on 9 Jan) - changing it into a full development kitchen. BUT there's a new Patty &...

Here's what you need to know about The Ned coming to the City of London

Information: 05 January 2017

5/1/2017 - updated with new pics The City of London is the location for one of the biggest openings London has to look forward to in 2017. The Ned hotel, club and restaurants is a joint venture...

The Alpha Beta cocktail bar comes to the Modern Pantry with Mr Lyan

Information: 05 January 2017

There’s a new cocktail bar coming to Finsbury Square, and it sounds worth breaking Dry January for, particularly as the drinks list has bee designed by Mr Lyan, aka Ryan Chetiyawardana who’s been...

Eat a whole roast in a burger, thanks to Roast

Information: 05 January 2017

Bleak, miserable old January is here, with its dark nights and post-Christmas waistlines, and it’s tempting to fall into the self-flagellation camp of diets, jogging and absolutely no comfort food. Or...

Naples Pizzeria Trianon bring Quartieri to London, opening in Kilburn

Information: 05 January 2017

Good news for those who love nothing more than getting stuck into a slice of Margherita. Traditional Napoli pizza, with family recipes almost 100 years old, will be landing in Kilburn this spring,...

Crosstown opens a doughnut and coffee bar in Camden Market

Information: 05 January 2017

We're delighted with the flurry of openings that are largely sidestepping the whole New Year's resolution thing, and what could be less January than a new doughnut shop? Crosstown, who opened their...

Parisian brasserie Ferdi comes to London, opening in Mayfair's Shepherd Market

Information: 04 January 2017

Good news for London fashionistas - Paris restaurant Ferdi, long known as a haunt for designers and models to hang out in, is coming to town. And they're almost ready to open the London branch of...

A Nordic delight - Test Driving Aquavit London

Information: 04 January 2017

The London branch of this celebrated New York restaurant is a rare example of a successful Transatlantic import

Monty’s Deli brings a feast of Jewish soul food to Hoxton

Information: 04 January 2017

They've been a staple at Maltby for a while now, but Monty's Deli are finally making the leap to a permanent spot. Comforting chicken soup, salt beef sandwiches and other essential Jewish soul food...

Study (and eat) baked goods in Chelsea at Bread Ahead's newest school

Information: 03 January 2017

After launching their first baking school in Borough Market, Bread Ahead will continue its running streak by opening a second school in Chelsea. The Pavilion Road baking school will run classes...

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