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Selin Kiazim takes over Carousel for three week residency

Information: 29 October 2014

Following on from Giorgio Locatelli's pizzeria, the next chef to follow him into central London residency spot Carousel is Turkish-Cypriot chef Selin Kiazim. It's the latest place for the former...

Pennethorne’s Cafe Bar coming to Somerset House

Information: 29 October 2014

Following the opening of Sky Gyngell's Spring, Somerset House is about to open another cafe and bar in the same New Wing, which is named after the 19th century architect who designed the area where the...

Draft House gets ready to open Birdcage on Columbia Road

Information: 28 October 2014

The latest from Charlie Mc Veigh's Draft House group is another departure from the norm, much like their recent Bump Caves. This takes a bit of that and a bit of the Draft House to create Birdcage, opening...

Clove Club is Best Restaurant at the 2014 London Restaurant Festival Awards

Information: 28 October 2014

Last night saw some of the stars of the London restaurant scene honoured in the 2013 London Restaurant Festival Awards. The awards took place at The Magazine Restaurant at the Serpentine Sackler...

Mitsuhiro Araki's sushi restaurant The Araki to open on New Burlington Street

Information: 28 October 2014

Updated 28/10/14 with menu details and opening hours If you like sushi you'd better be prepared for world-class table wrangling. The news is out that world renowned Sushi Owner-chef Mitsuhiro Araki, whose...

A triumphant return: Test Driving Skye Gyngell's Spring at Somerset House

Information: 28 October 2014

Skye Gyngell makes a triumphant return to the London restaurant scene, having previously gained a Michelin star at Petersham Nurseries. We head over to Somerset House to see what she has cooked up...

YBFs take over the menu at Tate Modern's 6th Floor Restaurant

Information: 27 October 2014

More room with a view dining on the horizon this Autumn as the YBFs (Young British Foodies) take over the 6th Floor Restaurant at Tate Modern on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout November. Diners will...

Le Bun comes to the Three Compasses in Dalston with Le Bun Social

Information: 27 October 2014

Fresh from a brunch residency at The Old Bengal bar in the City, Le Bun have their next residency lined up, this time taking over Dalston pub The Three Compasses. There, they'll launch Le Bun...

Jamie Oliver to open pub and restaurant in King's Cross

Information: 27 October 2014

King's Cross continues to be one of the busiest parts of town for new openings. And now we hear that Jamie Oliver is getting in on the act. The TV chef's plans for a new pub and restaurant in King’s Cross...

Wine coolers, Champagne, popcorn and more - stuff we liked

Information: 26 October 2014

We're back with our semi-regular stuff we liked - a round up of the things we've been talking about on Twitter, Instagram, facebook and more. This week there's Propercorn, Champagne from Aldi and a...

Daniel Boulud cooks up Normandy cuisine at Bar Boulud London

Information: 25 October 2014

For the next few days Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud is over in London cooking at Bar Boulud London. Boulud is in town serving up a personal menu to mark the occasion featuring dishes from his...

Duck & Waffle celebrates two years (and a cookbook) at the top of the City

Information: 24 October 2014

High-rise dining in London has come a long way in the past few years and the restaurant that is arguably still leading the way is Duck & Waffle, with chef Daniel Doherty at the helm. It just...

Alain Ducasse protégé takes over The Grill at the Dorchester

Information: 24 October 2014

It had been long rumoured that Alain Ducasse was expanding his empire at the Dorchester and taking over their Grill Room, and today more details became clear. The Grill at the Dorchester will be run...

The Dairy in Clapham expands with The Delicatessen

Information: 23 October 2014

The Dairy in Clapham is easily one of the most raved about restaurants in London by "people in the know" and was also thought to be one of the biggest omissions in this year's crop of new Michelin...

Massimo Bottura to cook at The Connaught for one night only

Information: 23 October 2014

His restaurant in Modena has twice ranked as No 3 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants List and for one night only, Londoners have a chance to try Massimo Bottura's cooking in London. Bottura and his...

Ex Real Greek founder bringing The Greek Larder to King's Cross

Information: 23 October 2014

Updated 23/10 with the confirmed opening date. The next year promises to be a big one for King's Cross. Many new office blocks are about to open there and alongside those, plenty of space for brand new...

The Blues Kitchen puts moose, bison and alligator on the menu

Information: 22 October 2014

Compared to a few years ago, it’s easy enough to find a great burger or posh fried chicken in London these days. But what if you’re craving something a little different, say a Python burger? Not so...

Old Tom & English brings English sharing plates to Wardour Street

Information: 21 October 2014

Forget No Reservations, a new Soho restaurant opening on Wardour Street is boasting that it's reservations-only. Here's what you need to know about Old Tom & English

Designer dining by the Thames - we Test Drive Sea Containers

Information: 21 October 2014

The Mondrian London lured a New York chef across the pond to open Sea Containers. We go along to see if his journey was worth it.

Lobster Kitchen to launch in Fitzrovia

Information: 20 October 2014

It seems that London can't get enough of lobster at the moment - with a new lobster restaurant heading to Fitzrovia next month. Lobster Kitchen is co-founded by Abigail Tan and Valeria Cinaglia and, as...

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