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Edd Kimber and Paul A Young help launch the Big Chocolate Tea Party

Information: 09 February 2015

Imagine the agony of having a seriously ill child - a child who needs vital treatment in hospital. Then imagine how much worse it would be if you had nowhere to stay nearby. If you had to risk...

The Ivy sells off its contents in a Sotheby's charity auction

Information: 09 February 2015

Possibly the most glamorous yard sale is taking place next month when The Ivy sells its contents in a massive charity auction at Sotheby's. The restaurant, which is closed until May while it...

Charcuterie, duck hash, celeb spotting and a great burger - Test Driving brunch at Bar Boulud

Information: 07 February 2015

It's fair to say that, if we were to list our favourite restaurants in London, then Bar Boulud would definitely be up there. We can't seem to stay away from the place when we're in the area (we were...

Matthew Williamson afternoon tea launches at Balthazar

Information: 06 February 2015

Just in time for London Fashion Week, comes the launch today of the Matthew Williamson afternoon tea at Balthazar. For £25 you'll get a selection of sarnies (smoked salmon, crab with tarragon mayo...

London leads in the shortlist for the GQ Food & Drink Awards

Information: 05 February 2015

The shortlist for the inaugural GQ Food & Drink Awards has just been released and London is, as you'd imagine, pretty well represented in the final line-up, taking up 31 out of a possible 48 places The...

East Asian BBQ Bó Drake opening in Soho

Information: 05 February 2015

Updated 5/2/14 with opening date and soft launch info. We're partial to a bit of BBQ at Hot Dinners so news of Bó Drake a new East Asian BBQ restaurant coming to Soho perked us right up. The 60...

Game of Thrones pop-up London restaurant promises meal fit for a king

Information: 04 February 2015

We're massive Game of Thrones fans here at Hot Dinners, so forgive us if we go into geek overload at the prospect of All Men Must Dine – a pop-up restaurant which kicks off in London. It's being...

Skinny chops and more in Soho from Blacklock

Information: 04 February 2015

4/2/15 - Updated with soft launch details. Set up by former Hawksmoor veteran Gordon Ker, Blacklock is coming to Soho in early 2015 with a big focus on charcoal grilled skinny chops. He's been...

National Portrait Gallery restaurant reopens with new look menu and bar

Information: 04 February 2015

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the National Portrait Gallery restaurant is reopening after a month long closure for a bit of a do-over. And it's worth remembering just what a lovely view it has...

The Italian Job in Chiswick will be London's first Italian craft beer gastropub

Information: 04 February 2015

Chiswick beer fans are in for a bit of a treat with the opening of The Italian job this month. The Italian craft beer gastropub will be taking over the old Pickwick’s Wine Bar in Devonshire Road...

Corbin and King to open Islington restaurant

Information: 03 February 2015

Update - this restaurant has been announced as Bellanger. They've had a pretty good 2014 with rave reviews for both Fischer's and The Colony Grill Room (which was our favourite restaurant of 2014...

Ben Spalding takes over The Laundry at London Fields for month-long residency

Information: 03 February 2015

Chef Ben Spalding, who many will remember for being the person who persuaded us to lick bricks when he took over the kitchens at John Salt in Islington, is going to be taking over the kitchens at...

Judy Joo's new Korean home in Soho - we Test Drive Jinjuu

Information: 03 February 2015

Judy Joo opens her own Korean restaurant in Soho - we head down to check it out.

Omar Allibhoy's Tapas Revolution Shoreditch is opening on Bethnal Green Road

Information: 03 February 2015

03/02/2015 - EXCLUSIVE - Updated with soft launch details. You may have previously come across Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy's food whist shopping at Westfield London or Bluewater. Well now you don't...

Bone Daddies launching Shackfuyu pop-up in Soho

Information: 03 February 2015

Having only just launched their latest restaurant in Whole Foods over in Knightsbridge, Bone Daddies are already back in Soho to launch a new pop-up. They've taken over a place on Old Compton Street...

Southerden Patisserie and Cafe opens on Bermondsey Street

Information: 02 February 2015

If you're living or working around Bermondsey you may have spotted the soft opening of Southerden Patisserie and Cafe last week. It's the passion project of a lawyer turned patisserie chef Melanie...

Cafe Royal launches "bring your own ingredient" menu

Information: 02 February 2015

If you've got some special ingredients in your kitchen - maybe someone's brought them as a present or they were an impulse buy - but lack the skills to make the best of them, then the Cafe Royal's...

Iddu Sicilian cafe and wine bar coming to South Kensington

Information: 02 February 2015

A new neighbourhood cafe and wine bar is coming to South Kensington, from the same people who are behind The South Kensington Club. This all-day affair will be open to all from 7am to 11pm.

Yum Bun is heading to Harvey Nichols for a month

Information: 29 January 2015

If you're in Knightsbridge this February and craving a pork bun, then all you'll have to do is head to the top floor of Harvey Nichols where Yum Bun are popping up for a month. Head on up to the...

The Rib Room's pudding trio for Yorkshire Pudding Day

Information: 29 January 2015

This coming Sunday is British Yorkshire Pudding Day and to celebrate The Rib Room in Knightsbridge have come up with this rather delightful looking trio of Yorkshire Puddings. From today until...

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