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Test Driving Galvin Hop - a new Spitalfields pub

Information: 01 March 2016

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

Test Driving Patty and Bun - Soho has a new burger date spot

Information: 01 March 2016

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

Beyond the Cask whisky bar from Glenmorangie is coming back to Soho

Information: 01 March 2016

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...

Theo Randall to open new casual restaurant Theo's Simple Italian

Information: 01 March 2016

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...

Trullo duo to open Padella pasta restaurant at Borough Market

Information: 29 February 2016

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...

Kensington Place's Notting Gill Chippy is back

Information: 29 February 2016

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...

Chef vs Science: Marcus Wareing tackles nation's favourite dishes

Information: 29 February 2016

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...

Cotton's Rhum Shack is coming to Notting Hill

Information: 29 February 2016

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...

Trying out Adam Rawson's Basque pop-up at the Newman Arms

Information: 29 February 2016

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...

More Ivy Cafes are on the way to Wimbledon and St Johns Wood

Information: 29 February 2016

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...

Swingers crazy golf is coming back to the City

Information: 25 February 2016

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...

Zayane brings modern Moroccan food to Golborne Road

Information: 25 February 2016

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...

Salt Yard does breakfast at Ember Yard and Dehesa

Information: 25 February 2016

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...

House Kitchen is the latest opening from Soho House at Highgate Studios

Information: 25 February 2016

When the word on the street (in this case Kentish Town's Highgate Road) is that a hot new lunch spot has opened, you can count on us dashing off to try it. House Kitchen is the latest venture from...

Dirty Burger joins Chicken Shop in Balham and Chicken Shop comes to St Johns Wood

Information: 24 February 2016

There's a new burger joint that's just opened in Balham, courtesy of Soho House. They already had Chicken Shop in the area, so now they've added the Diry Burger menu there too. That means all the...

ETM are putting a Hot Cross Bunny Burger on the menu for Easter

Information: 24 February 2016

It's just over a month before Easter, but the ETM Group of bars (The Jugged Hare, The Gun and more) already have their Easter special planned - an Easter bunny in a burger. Their special Hot Cross...

Banh Banh Vietnamese street food finds a permanent home in Peckham

Information: 24 February 2016

Banh Banh's just completed a successful residency in the Bussey Building, but they're not stopping there. They've just confirmed plans to open in another Peckam location permanenty. It's a family...

Anna Hansen launches a craft beer matched afternoon tea at the Modern Pantry

Information: 24 February 2016

There's always appetite for a new afternoon tea and the one that's just launched at Anna Hansen's Modern Pantry in Finsbury Square sounds very different to the norm. Anna and her Head Pastry Chef...

Pitt Cue Co to open a City restaurant in Devonshire Square

Information: 23 February 2016

23/2/16 - Updated with reservation details. It looks like there's still plenty of room for more barbecue in 2016 - although the restaurant that arguably helped to poularise it is moving away from...

Tata Eatery are putting on a weekend brunch at the Newman Arms - we eat the menu

Information: 23 February 2016

When EVERYONE you know is raving about a particular supperclub, and you haven't been, you know it's time to get in the loop. We had heard a lot about Tata Eatery. They're regulars at Druid St and...

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