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Shukshuk BBQ from Berber & Q comes to Crate Beer's Mick's Garage in Hackney

Information: 11 November 2015

There's a new cafe, bar and BBQ place on the way to Hackney - Mick's Garage - and this sees the food coming from Berber & Q founders Josh Katz and Mattia Bianchi - so it should be pretty special. It...

Chicken Town neighbourhood venture plans to open in Tottenham

Information: 10 November 2015

We love a feelgood story here at Hot Dinners and there's a veritable shedload of goodwill surrounding a new Tottenham venture. Chicken Town is a chicken shop with a difference. By day they aim to...

Viajante is coming back as Nuno Mendes launches crowdfund

Information: 10 November 2015

He's one of London's most well-known chefs thanks to Chiltern Firehouse, but most of us really mourn the loss of Nuno Mendes' main restaurant VIajante, which used to be at the Town Hall in Bethnal...

Test Driving Hoppers in Soho - another triumph from the Gymkhana folk

Information: 10 November 2015

It's the latest restaurant from the people behind Gymkhana, taking over the space left by Koya. Can Hoppers live up to huge expectations? We find out.

Truscott Cellar - we Test Drive a fine example of a modern London wine bar

Information: 10 November 2015

If this bar shows what the future holds for Londoners - then the news is all good.

Provisions wine and cheese store opens on Holloway Road

Information: 09 November 2015

Opening its doors on Holloway Road today is new wine and cheese store Provisions. It's the brainchild of two ex-Borough Wine blokes - Hugo and Ben. "We want to put the producer at the fore and tell...

John Lewis Oxford Street launches their rooftop Lunar Lookout

Information: 06 November 2015

If today's release of the John Lewis Christmas ad made you a) cry and b) feel as if the countdown to Christmas proper had started, then you'll be wanting to head to Oxford Street. The department...

Epic Sunday roasts start at Blacklock this weekend

Information: 06 November 2015

There's a new challenger for the Sunday lunch crown as chop specialists Blacklock throw their hat into the ring this weekend. So from 12 this Sunday you'll be able to pop in and get Longhorn beef...

The Caravan Coffee doughnut kicks off Crosstown's single series

Information: 06 November 2015

We do love a Crosstown doughnut and this new collaboration with Caravan is right up our street. It's the first of a new range of doughnuts where they'll be teaming up with UK producers to add single...

Selfridges launch a Moët & Chandon champagne photobooth for Christmas

Information: 05 November 2015

Can't tell you how much we love the idea of this new festive addition to Selfridges. It's a Moët & Chandon champagne photobooth. You jump in the booth, snap a pic and then use that to create...

On the Bab is opening a takeaway spot in St Paul's

Information: 05 November 2015

Popular Korean restaurant group On The Bab is about to open another place. Their fourth restaurant will be right by St Paul's, but this place will be essentially a takeaway site with a few tables...

First Aid Box plans to heal Herne Hill with juices and cocktails

Information: 05 November 2015

There's a new café and cocktail bar coming to Herne Hill before the end of the year - it's called First Aid Box and it's from the people behind Brixton's Shrub and Shutter. Inside their box, they're...

Jaz & Jul’s Chocolate House brings artisan hot chocolate to Chapel Market

Information: 05 November 2015

The chocolate houses of London's past may have been dens of debauchery and political intrigue, but a new one planned for Islington's Chapel Market will be an altogether more respectable place. Jaz &...

Le Bun lands at The Zetter for a five week bun filled residency

Information: 05 November 2015

Whiler we wait to hear what the long-term plans are for the restaurant at The Zetter, there's planty going on in the meantime - starting with the latest residency by Le Bun, the French/US mash-up...

Red Dog Saloon is the next BBQ joint to hit Soho

Information: 05 November 2015

They're already big in Clapham and Hoxton and now Red Dog Saloon BBQ is coming to Soho too. So that means all manner of smoked meats. They'll have pulled pork, brisket, St. Louis cut ribs served with...

Harden's 2016 Guide puts Nuno, Heston and Atherton on the naughty step

Information: 05 November 2015

Restaurant Guide Harden's has just published its 25th edition of London restaurants. It's good news for Michel Roux Jr whose Le Gavroche topped the list, knocking off the Ledbury from the top slot...

Ruth Rogers confirms new restaurant at Gagosian Gallery site in Mayfair

Information: 03 November 2015

So this really is big news. The Standard has landed one hell of a scoop, namely that Ruth Rogers, of River Cafe fame, is opening a new restaurant in Mayfair. In their piece today she tells the paper...

Test Driving Sexy Fish - Richard Caring brings va va voom to Berkeley Square

Information: 03 November 2015

This was an instant London hit from the moment it held its star-studded party, but the food at Sexy Fish is worthy of its own space in the spotlight

Noble Rot team up with Sportsman pair to open London wine bar and restaurant

Information: 02 November 2015

02/11/2015 - updated with soft launch info Vats wine bar has been a pleasingly low-key place to quaff wine down on Lamb's Conduit Street since the 70s. In fact, Hot Dinners has rather pleasant, but...

Nuno Mendes puts a Christmas treat on the menu at Chiltern Firehouse

Information: 02 November 2015

If you hadn't already made plans to hit Chiltern Firehouse between now and Christmas, then here's a solid reason why you should. Nuno Mendes has a sensational sounding new snack on the menu. Made...

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