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Jason Atherton to open Berner's Tavern at the London Edition hotel

Information: 18 June 2013

We reported it a month ago in Coming Soon, but this week we got confirmation that Jason Atherton will be responsible for the restaurant at Ian Schrager's new London Hotel, the London Edition. "The...

The Kiosk Cafe opens in Bethnal Green Gardens

Information: 18 June 2013

Breathing new life into Bethnal Green Gardens, The Kiosk Cafe has just opened its doors for a summer-long pop up. Located in what was originally a park shelter built in the 1920s, it's been restored...

FEAST goes east as the food festival comes to Brick Lane

Information: 18 June 2013

Updated 18/6 with more info about the food. FEAST has quickly become one of London's most successful food festivals, previously packing them in at Islington and Wapping and now it comes to East...

More details of Aqua Shard revealed as reservations open

Information: 17 June 2013

Over at London's tallest building, things are moving apace on the food and drink front. Oblix is well up and running, with Hutong following next week. Hutong is from the Aqua group and is already a...

Richard Caring to open Grillshack on Beak Street in Soho

Information: 14 June 2013

They're being relatively secret squirrel about it, but Hot Dinners has heard a few more details about the new Richard Caring place Grillshack which opens on Beak Street later this summer. The...

British Airways teams up with Simon Hustone for the pop-up Silent Picturehouse

Information: 13 June 2013

Updated 18/7/13 with popcorn info Following on from their pre-Olympic collaboration in Shoreditch last year, British Airways has once more teamed up with Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone, this...

The foodie world turns out to welcome Bruno Loubet's Grain Store

Information: 13 June 2013

The food world turned out in force last night to celebrate the opening of Bruno Loubet's new restaurant Grain Store at King's Cross. Hot Dinners spotted Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffmann pottering...

Midnight gin feast at Ten Bells for the summer solstice

Information: 12 June 2013

We're not talking about breaking into the tuck shop or scoffing down lashings of ginger beer, but an upcoming event at Upstairs at Ten Bells definitely has a whiff of the midnight feast about it. In...

One Canada Square bar and restaurant to open in Canary Wharf with ex Ivy Chef

Information: 12 June 2013

[Updated 12/6 with chef details] One thing we've noticed in our Coming Soon list is that the vast majority of restaurants are opening in East London, and now we're seeing a push further east with a...

Rioja Tapas Fantasticas brings Camino, Bar Tozino, Jose and more to the South Bank

Information: 12 June 2013

It's outdoor food festival season again and there's one coming to the South Bank (near Tower Bridge) that we'd definitely recommend based on previous visits. Rioja Tapas Fantasticas is a celebration...

Winechap launches 'The Contemplation List' at Brunswick House

Information: 12 June 2013

It's no secret that Hot Dinners appreciate a lot a bit of wine when dining out, so we're pleased to see that Tom Harrow, aka Winechap has announced the launch of 'The Contemplation List' at...

YO! Sushi launch their first YO! Burger

Information: 11 June 2013

It's a big week for Yo Sushi! Hot on the heels of their iTray - a heli-waiter gadget and completely genius PR notion (whoever came up with that one's a keeper) comes the YO! Burger. For the patty...

A restaurant reborn - Test Driving One Leicester Street

Information: 11 June 2013

Once the St John Hotel, we head along to see what's now at One Leicester Street.

Dirty food in Canary Wharf - we test drive the Pearson Room

Information: 11 June 2013

We try out the new restaurant at the Reebok Club at Canary Wharf that's aiming more for dirty food than fine dining.

Too Many Critics raises £40k for Action Against Hunger

Information: 10 June 2013

London's restaurant world turned out in force last night for the annual Too Many Critics evening organised by Action Against Hunger. The premise is simple: critics swap places with chefs for a...

Where to eat at Finsbury Park if you're going to the Stone Roses

Information: 07 June 2013

Heading to see the Stone Roses at Finsbury Park tonight or tomorrow. Well as this is very close to Hot Dinners' manor - may we suggest a few of the following food places: Dotori - top Korean spot,...

US burger chain Five Guys to open across the UK, starting with Covent Garden

Information: 07 June 2013

The burger craze seems to be never ending - if anything, it seems to have kicked up a notch in the last few months with more restaurants getting in on the action. The latest to descend on Covent...

More high rise dining on the way with 20 Fenchurch Street

Information: 07 June 2013

London's high-rise dining scene continues to grow with a new player entering the field as the next London skyscraper, 20 Fenchurch Street (apparently nick-named the "walkie talkie" because of its...

Jamie Oliver to open new Jamie's Italian Trattoria in Richmond

Information: 06 June 2013

Almost five years on from his opening the first Jamie's Italian in Oxford, Jamie Oliver is about to launch a new sibling range of trattoria restaurants, starting with Richmond. Jamie's Italian...

Honest Burgers announce third restaurant in Camden

Information: 06 June 2013

Honest Burgers, one of London’s most popular burger restaurants last week announced a third site in Camden. Hot Dinners caught up with Tom Barton, co-founder of Honest Burgers to find out about...

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