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John Lewis on Oxford Street brings in The Dairy, BOB's lobster and Shotgun for summer rooftop season

Information: 03 May 2016

The rooftop dining scene on Oxford Street is already ramping up for summer with the opening of Notch on 5 May. But now we're hearing of another roof scene that looks set to dominate the street's...

Bob Bob Ricard switches its champagne buttons for caviar

Information: 03 May 2016

Love pretty much EVERYTHING about this story. So this is a bit of an advance heads-up but in July for one day only, Bob Bob Ricard's famous Press for Champagne buttons are getting a makeover. On...

Test Driving The Guinea Grill - steak and history in Mayfair

Information: 03 May 2016

This historical hostelry is a must for anyone who likes their steak

Test Driving the new grill menu at Chiltern Firehouse

Information: 03 May 2016

We make a return trip to Chiltern Firehouse to find out what Nuno Mendes is cooking on his new wood grill.

Tang noodle joint opens by Tottenham Court Road

Information: 03 May 2016

London's noodle lovers just got another place to try with new noodle bar, Tang, opening over by Tottenham Court Road today. Here's what you need to know about it. It's a place your own order noodle...

Shake Shack's Great British Shake Sale is back

Information: 29 April 2016

Once again, for the whole of May, Shake Shack is teaming up with Auction Against Hunger which will get you money off shakes if you donate to the VERY worthy cause. Just donate £2 to the charity when...

Hotbox is bringing a permanent Chuck Burger to Spitalfields

Information: 29 April 2016

There's a new burger joint on the way to Spitalfields - and this one coming from the same people behind the just-up-the-road BBQ joint HotBox. They've been serving up these burgers at Hawker House...

Here East brings new restaurant vibe to the Olympic Park in Stratford

Information: 29 April 2016

We've already covered the imminent opening of The Breakfast Club and Gotto (from the folk at Mele e Pere) as part of the continued ongoing development of the Olympic Park. Now we've found out more...

Top chef alfresco action at Serpentine Sackler gallery's Park Table

Information: 28 April 2016

So this sounds like a must-have ticket come the summer. Take an iconic London building (in this case the Serpentine Sackler gallery), set up a huge outside table and invite some of London's best...

The Ivy is about to start serving breakfast for the first time in 100 years

Information: 28 April 2016

It's been such a London institution that it comes as something as a surprise that the Ivy has never served breakfast in the almost 100 years that it's been around. But that's about to change very...

Tom Sellers throws A-list party to launch Restaurant Ours

Information: 28 April 2016

Well it's fair to say that Tom Sellers' new venture, Restaurant Ours, burst on to the London scene with one helluva party last night. Hot Dinners somehow managed to slip past the bouncers and hordes...

C'Alice Italian wine bar is coming to Fulham

Information: 28 April 2016

A new restaurant and wine bar, C'Alice in coming to Fulham next month. If you, like us, were wondering just how to pronounce that, it's "Kah-Lee-Che" - a mix of the Italian for chalice and one of...

MEATliquor to launch limited edition St John Brain Burger

Information: 27 April 2016

The latest burger to come from MEATliquor really is something with a difference. They're teaming up with St John and Fergus Henderson to create a VERY limited edition Brain Burger. Available in...

2016 GQ Food and Drink Award winners announced

Information: 27 April 2016

Last night, the rather swanky GQ Food and Drink Awards were held at 100 Wardour Street restaurant in Soho. Now we weren't there ourselves, but from the pics we've seen on Twitter and Instagram it's...

Osteria 60 Italian restaurant comes to the Baglioni Hotel in Kensington

Information: 27 April 2016

There's a new modern Italian restaurant opening right next door to the Baglioni hotel in Kensington called Osteria 60. From restaurant director Francesco Tatulli, here's what we know... Expect...

Tom Sellers is launching Restaurant Ours in Kensington

Information: 26 April 2016

Updated 25/4/16 with opening date and menu details Big news today as Tom Sellers, best known for the hugely successful Restaurant Story, is opening a second restaurant in Kensington. He'll be...

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester - a return visit

Information: 26 April 2016

It's all change at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester where there's a new Executive Chef at the helm. Jean-Philippe Blondet was previously head chef under Jocelyn Herland who has moved to Le Meurice,...

Test Driving Le Bun - French burgers with aplomb off Leicester Square

Information: 26 April 2016

The French burger and bun specialists Le Bun have found a new spot to take over. We went to Leicester House to check them out...

Test Driving Chinese Laundry - with a family-style Chinese menu for Spring

Information: 26 April 2016

We pop down Islington's Upper Street for a look at Chinese Laundry - a Chinese restaurant with a difference.

The Barbary in Neal's Yard is the next restaurant from The Palomar team

Information: 26 April 2016

Hot Dinners Exclusive Forgive us if we just get a little bit freaking excited about the news we're bringing you today. Yes, we have the exclusive scoop on what the team at The Palomar are doing...

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