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To celebrate the launch of their new cookbook, The Ginger Pig threw a rather splendid party last night in Hackney. As you'd expect from one of London's finest butchers, they laid out a spread full...

Eagle-eyed readers may have spotted the Standard's Fay Maschler mentioning a new gastropub's fare in the 5 things Fay ate this week part of her column. The team at The 3 Crowns in question all have...

Flat Iron in Soho, best known for its affordable steaks, has invested in a very, very special cow. It's a 24-month-old rare breed Dexter who (after two summers on good meadow grass) has been fed...

When Balthazar London was first announced, one thing that we discovered would be exclusive to the London branch was to be its take on afternoon tea. And next week they'll be starting that afternoon...

It's the next stage in London's burger revolution. Can't get away from the office for a proper burger? Fancy one at home but the fridge is bare? Then why not get one biked over? That's just what...

They may be forecasting frost in London and it certainly feels cold enough to freeze the balls off the proverbial brass monkeys, but here's a nice summery story to take your mind off the sheer...

Tired of your monotonous packed lunches? Exhausted every sandwich option from the standard chains? Award-winning Thai restaurant, Nipa have launched a new lunch menu that’s not only exciting and...

Homeless charity StreetSmart raised an incredible £805,000 from their annual charity campaign, an achievement which was marked in a reception this week at the Cabinet Office. Between the months of...

The folk behind East London's Lardo are about to open a sibling restaurant right around the corner. Coppa Bar & BBQ can be found on the rooftop of Émigré Studios, serving up antipasti, fritte and...

In a valiant effort to bring on the British summer, Soho ramen joint Tonkotsu are launching a new, lighter ramen dish this week. Hiyashi Ramen which will be on from 12pm this Thursday costs £9 and...

Jason Atherton has set up shop in Soho with his latest venture. His former Pollen Street Social head chef takes the reins at Social Eating House. We check it out.

We've been hearing for a while that Jamie Oliver was going to be launching a hot dog diner and it's finally arrived out of nowhere. Jamie Oliver's Diner has just opened its doors at Piccadilly...

Just in time for the Chelsea Flower show, Fleurs de Ruinart, a unique flower boutique has launched at the Langham Hotel, offering an olfactory combination of flowers and champagne. This unique...

Looking for something that's the polar opposite to London's current trend for casual dining? The Rosebery at Wiltons might be just the thing for you. This two day pop-up sees the 1966 routemaster...

Head down to Regent Street today where they'll be pedestrianising the street for the World on Regent Street festival. As ever there are a few food and drink events - here are the best listed below: Ozer...

Missed out on tickets to The Rolling Stones? After all they did sell out in mere minutes. Well there's now a second chance to nab a place at their Hyde Park concerts, and get a great dinner into the...

The blink-and-you'll-miss-it season for gulls eggs has just started and London's chefs aren't hanging about when it comes to getting it on their menus. They can only be collected by registered...

Soho Joe is best known for its pizzas on Dean Street, but now they're expanding to nearby Berwick Street with a new rotisserie chicken restaurant. Called Cookhouse Joe, the restaurant is currently...

We can't tell you how honoured and humbled we've been to be part of Auction against Hunger. Eating out in London as much as we do, their laudable aim to end child hunger feels like the most relevant...

The VOC Punch house, a cocktail bar in King's Cross, is undergoing something of a transformation. The bar - created by Fluid Movement (also behind Purl) is adding a new grill right behind the...