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Who doesn't like free food? And when that free food turns out to be Korean food then you can bet we're in. Soho Korean restaurant Bibigo is behind this lovely treat. They've teamed up with their...

Christopher's restaurant in Covent Garden has just had a major makoever. We popped along to check out the revamped Covent Garden fave.

Fifteen, Jamie Oliver's flagship restaurant in the City, has just had a complete overhaul, changing both the look and menu. We popped along to see whether we liked the new look.

Updated 21/5/13 with preview offer details. We listed Islington as most improved postcode in our Hot Dinners awards last year and the trend is continuing with news of another promising addition to...

There's more news today of another outdoor summer dining venue near London Fields. Following a swift (and stealthy) period of preparation, Climpsons Arch threw open their doors for the summer last...

Bermondsey Street has rapidly risen to the top of London's top foodie destinations, with a string of popular, quality restaurants (with... maybe one exception). This week, Tanner & Co will be aiming to...

If you're in Clerkenwell this week, it's worth checking out Clerkenwell Design Week (21-23 May), which has a new collaboration between TFL and restaurant group Canteen. Until the late 70s, London...

Updated 20/5/13 with opening date for Copa di Cava and soft launch offer Those partial to a drop of sparkling wine will be interested to learn of not one, but two dedicated Cava bars opening in the...

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...