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PYRÃ replaces Lula on Lonsdale Road with live fire cooking and a vinyl bar

Information: 19 February 2025

The evolution of Lonsdale Road at the heart of Queen's Park's restaurant scene continues with the news that what was Lula has turned into PYRÃ. And with a new name, comes a new chef. Running the...

Jason Atherton says there's "not really" any sexism in restaurant kitchens - the Internet reacts

Information: 18 February 2025

Updated 18/2/25 with statement from Atherton below In a stunningly tone-deaf interview with the Times, top chef Jason Atherton has decided that sexism in Britain's restaurants can't or doesn't exist...

Gordon Ramsay is taking over the Le Gavroche site for a new Matt Abé-led restaurant

Information: 18 February 2025

18/2/24 - updated with confirmation The news well and truly broke over the weekend, and now it's been confirmed - Gordon Ramsay is indeed taking over what was Le Gavroche. The current head chef over...

Hello JoJo bakery and restaurant takes over from Forza Win in Camberwell

Information: 18 February 2025

As one door closes, another opens. And while fans of Forza Win in Camberwell may be reeling from the announcement last week of its imminent closure, the good news is that there's a rather...

Test Driving Kwant's oh-so-clever cocktail omakase bar experience

Information: 18 February 2025

Mayfair bar Kwant has come up with an innovative cocktail omakase experience. We took a seat at the bar to try it out.

Ceru are bringing their Eastern Med food to Farringdon

Information: 17 February 2025

Over in Farringdon, what was once a branch of Itsu is getting what we'd definitely consider a glow-up, having been bought by the team behind CERU. They already have two restaurants in West London,...

Godfrey's serves up gourmet popcorn in Covent Garden

Information: 17 February 2025

London's love of a single-item shop shows no signs of going away. And joining the ranks of places focused on crumble (Humble Crumble) or biscuits (The Biscuiteers) is a brand new shop in Covent...

Chiltern Firehouse closed following huge fire on BAFTA weekend

Information: 15 February 2025

When videos saying "the Chiltern Firehouse is on fire" started popping up on social last night it wasn't a declaration of the hotel's innate coolness but instead a statement of fact. The hotel was...

Top-tier hospitality, Champagne all day and a Michelin star chef - we Test Drive The East Wing at Allianz Stadium Twickenham

Information: 15 February 2025

If you're going to a match at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, heading up to the East Wing for some five-star hospitality is the best way to go, and we jumped at the chance to try it out.

Cálong sees top Korean chef Joo Won pick Stoke Newington for his first restaurant

Information: 14 February 2025

14/2/25 - updated with the opening date For seven years chef Joo Won was responsible for holding the Michelin star as the head chef of Galvin at Windows. But opening his own restaurant was always...

Corrochio’s gets ready to open its new Mexican bar CINCO

Information: 13 February 2025

After opening their Mexican restaurant in Dalston last year, Corrochio’s are getting ready for the next level - or one level down to be more precise. They're launching their new bar CINCO underneath the...

Test Driving Voyage with Adam Simmonds - a Scandinavian-influenced affair in King's Cross

Information: 13 February 2025

Adam Simmonds has brought some Scandinavian minimalism to King's Cross with Voyage. We took a seat up at the counter to watch the man in action.

The all-day European Cafe Linea is opening next to the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea

Information: 12 February 2025

A new cafe and restaurant is opening next door to The Saatchi Gallery (taking over what used to be the gallery's restaurant), called Cafe Linea. The new space is planned as an all-day opening,...

London's Satan's Whiskers is back at No 1 of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars for 2025

Information: 12 February 2025

The cocktail shakers will be out in force in Bethnal Green tonight with the news that local bar Satan's Whiskers has topped the UK's Top 50 Cocktail Bars list once again. The bar has managed the top...

Santa Maria's latest pizzeria is in Paddington's The Frontline Club

Information: 12 February 2025

Just a couple of months after opening their last pizzeria, Santa Maria are at it again. This time they're coming to Paddington. It comes just as the group approach their 15th anniversary, having...

MEATliquor are opening BLOODsports bar and Hideout Coffee in Covent Garden

Information: 12 February 2025

Updated 12/2/25 with opening date and drinks details It's been a while since we had anything new in from the team behind MEATliquor, so it's fair to say we're looking forward to seeing what they...

Here are the London restaurants who won a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025

Information: 11 February 2025

Every year, before the main stars are announced, Michelin usually reveals the Bib Gourmands a few days or more in advance. But this year, for some reason that we can't fathom, the guide didn't...

Market Halls is coming to Paddington with From the Ashes, Breddos and more

Information: 11 February 2025

A Hot Dinners exclusive Paddington's food scene is really getting a boost in 2025. Not only will the area soon be home to West London's highest restaurant, but they're also about to get a brand new...

Test Driving Don't Tell Dad, a glossy neighbourhood spot with a warm welcome

Information: 11 February 2025

The bakery element of this Queen's Park all-day space has already gone viral. But can the restaurant match it? We went for dinner to try out Don't Tell Dad.

London gets a bumper crop of new Michelin stars for 2025 with The Ritz and Humble Chicken the big winners

Information: 10 February 2025

The 2025 Michelin star reveal kicked off in fine fashion with a bit of bagpipes playing in the grand hall at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. It was a musical prelude to an evening that...

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