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Fancy some mozzarella near St Paul's? Then the flagship Obica should do the job. It's the latest of five London restaurants and pulls together a 120 seat restaurant, mozzarella bar, deli, private...

There's a new Indian restaurant coming to Kensington - all inspired by British Raj India. With that inspiration in mind, they have dishes that include Ajwani Jingha (Tandoori style jumbo prawns) a...

It's the first birthday of French burger purveyors Big Fernand and they're bringing out what they're calling their "Frenchiest burger yet" to celebrate. It's "freshly-minced Charolais beef,...

The latest Tom's Kitchen is opening somewhere a little different - right outside HMS Belfast parked on the South Bank. The new place even includes a rooftop bar, part covered - part opened, and an...

Updated - the residency has been extended to the end of March. The King & Co in Clapham's latest residency is Fowl Mouths. They've been running pop-ups and supperclubs for their Japanese food -...

Taking over the newly-vacated space on Newburgh from Pitt Cue Co is posh dog purveyors Rockadollar Dogs. It's the brainchild of chef Richard Sandiford who has the little matter of just over 25...

Updated 12/2/18 with opening date It's actually pretty amazing that Bob Bob Ricard hadn't expanded to the city before now, but details have been revealed  for their plans to open Bob Bob Cité in one of...

We take a look at Galvin's transformed Spitalfields spot, including some very fresh beer and deluxe dogs. 

Soho's newest burger spot turns out to be a rather good place to head for a date 

Whisky fans take note - another popular 2015 pop-up is making a return to Soho as Glenmorangie returns with Beyond the Cask. This year - as the title promises - it's all about the wood and casks...

A Hot Dinners exclusive Theo Randall's a busy gent. Not only has he just relaunched his restaurant at the Intercontinental in London, but he's also got a new bit on the side. Theo’s Simple Italian is...

Updated 29/2 with launch details. Way back in the mists of time, the first restaurant story Hot Dinners ever broke was the opening of Trullo, just off Highbury Corner. Well, it's taken a little...

Fancy some decent fish and Chips in Notting Hill? Kensington Place is bringing back their very popular pop-up fish and chip bar in March for two months - so here's your chance to grab a top fish...

Ever wondered whether it's science or technique that would win out in a battle over flavour? Well thanks to a new BBC Four programme you'll find out as Professor Mark Miodownick prepares to do...

They're already in Shoreditch and Camden and now Cottons is getting ready to bring a dose of Caribbean food to Notting Hill too. It'll be a similar style to the others, with LOTS of rum behind the...

As anyone who came to our Elements party will know, chef Adam Rawson is certainly one to watch. He was proclaimed Chef of the Year at last year's YBFs after coming to attention heading up the...

The Ivy is continuing to take over London with Ivy Cafes - and two more are already planned for later this year.  First up is Wimbledon Village - which gets a new restaurant seating 120 - as well as...

Updated 25/2/16 with opening date and full line-up A huge hit when it opened for a brief time in Shoreditch, Swingers is on its way back so it's time to brush up on your crazy golf skills. This time...

There's a new Moroccan restaurant in town and it's worthy of note, particularly because of who they have in the kitchen. Zayane on Golborne Road has as its Head chef Chris Bower, who was previously running...

There's a new Spanish breakfast heading to Soho. For the first time ever, the Salt Yard Group of restaurants  - Ember Yard and Dehesa specifically - are getting ready to start things up first thing in...