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Chicken rotisserie and much more as we Test Drive LeCoq in Islington

Information: 27 August 2013

This new neighbourhood restaurant in Islington offers rotisserie chicken and a while lot more. We head over to check it out.

Butler's Wharf Blackout sees restaurants embrace candlelight

Information: 27 August 2013

They all have great riverfront views, but next month four Thameside restaurants by Tower Bridge will go the extra mile to make the most of what diners can see from their tables. As part of the...

The first National Burger Day is imminent

Information: 24 August 2013

Britain’s obsession with the burger is now official, with Tuesday 27th August being christened the nation’s first National Burger Day. Brainchild of Mr Hyde, the daily men’s lifestyle email, over...

Hawksmoor Fish & Chips, Tim Anderson does M1LK and more in our round-up

Information: 23 August 2013

London's busier than ever and we've so much news about London's restaurants and dining scene that we'll be catching up with them all in our semi-regular Friday round-up. Here's what we discovered...

Coal Vaults brings cocktail-heavy dining to Soho's Wardour Street

Information: 23 August 2013

22/10/13 - Updated with lunchtime soft launch offer. Tucked under the streets of Soho, Coal Vaults opening in September is a basement cocktail bar/restaurant. It's a collaboration between chef James Knox...

Gin Joint brings gin on tap to Barbican

Information: 22 August 2013

23/8 - updated with soft launch details. Searcy's have a few champagne bars across town. But now they're aiming for a stronger tipple with the imminent opening of Gin Joint in the Barbican Centre. Gin...

South African bunnychow comes to Boxpark

Information: 22 August 2013

Another popular food truck is taking root, this time South African bunnychow is bringing its "bunnies" to Shoreditch's Boxpark. These bunnies are small hollowed out bread loafs made by the...

28-50 opening in Mayfair with 50% off launch offer

Information: 22 August 2013

They already have two branches in London - on Fetter and Marylebone Lanes - now 28-50 is opening a third spot on Mayfair on Maddox Street. As you might expect, the move to this swankier spot heralds a few...

Obika mozzarella bar to open on Charlotte Street

Information: 21 August 2013

Having scoffed a lot of their cheese at Taste of London (and we can confirm that it's really good), we're happy to report the imminent opening of a new Obika on Charlotte Street. This is the third...

Wine pop up Sager & Wilde announce permanent home on Hackney Road

Information: 21 August 2013

[Updated 12/6/14 with new opening hours] Michael and Charlotte Sager-Wilde, the duo better known as Sager & Wilde are planning to open a wine bar on Hackney Road this summer. Their bar, which ran as a...

Drakes Tabanco sherry bar coming to Fitzrovia

Information: 21 August 2013

We're already fans of Barrica and Soho's Copita, so it's a good news day to hear that they're opening a new place - Drakes Tabanco.This self-styled sherry tavern will be a street south of Barrica on...

New Burger & Lobster to open in Harvey Nichols on the Fifth Floor

Information: 20 August 2013

Given the raging success they've had in Mayfair, Farringdon, Soho and the City, it's a fairly safe bet to say that the opening of Burger & Lobster's fifth brand at Harvey Nichols is bound to be a...

Koya Bar to open next to the original Koya on Frith Street Soho

Information: 20 August 2013

Updated 20/8 with more details and the final name. A few months ago, we caught up with Koya's John Devitt to find out more about the restaurant - now confirmed as Koya Bar - being created right next...

Margaritas and modern Mexican: we Test Drive Casa Negra

Information: 20 August 2013

Flights of margaritas, a top chef in the kitchen - we head to Shoreditch's Casa Negra to try out the latest place for Londoners to get their Mexican fix.

Hawksmoor's Richard Turner launches London BBQ Festival Meatopia

Information: 19 August 2013

[Updated 19/8 with what the chefs are serving up] Hawksmoor's Richard Turner is also one of the partners in Pitt Cue Co, so there's no doubt of his love for all things barbecue. And now he's taking...

Honky Tonk's American diner with live music comes to Clapham

Information: 19 August 2013

After success in Chelsea, Honky Tonk (set up by supperclub's Mark Cutler) is heading south for its second venue to Clapham. It's been a year since the original opened and like the original, the...

Sampling the smoked meats at pop up riverside restaurant Smokey Tails

Information: 19 August 2013

Recently Peckham has been racing ahead the capital’s foodie stakes, but now the SE London hot spot has some serious competition from the other side of the Thames. Just one stop shy of Stratford lies...

Hoxley and Porter brings edible "scorpions" and British Food to Islington

Information: 19 August 2013

As Islington continues to go from strength to strength. we have news of another opening, just around the corner. This time it's more of a themed affair, as Hoxley and Porter takes over from the old...

Chapas tapas and sherry tour from WineChap

Information: 16 August 2013

We just love the idea of this Chapas tour from WineChap next week. The "tapas crawl" takes in seven of London's most exciting tapas joints where you'll enjoy fine bites washed down with sherries from...

London Restaurant Festival 2013 launches with Gizzi Erskine and Jonathan Ross & more on board

Information: 16 August 2013

While there has been some controversy at the start of this year's event (Fay Maschler and the Evening Standard will be creating a rival event next year) there's an impressive line-up for this year's...

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