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Hoxton & St Paul's launching Saturday markets

Information: 23 May 2013

Two new Saturday food markets are launching in the capital, one located in trendy Hoxton Market, another in the heart of the square mile at One New Change. Expect to see a fusion of established and...

GRUB British restaurant opens at Bethnal Green Working Men's Club

Information: 22 May 2013

Home grown British food has undergone a major revival of late; never has our national cuisine been so widely lauded. And that love affair looks set to continue with the opening of GRUB, a...

Tickets on sale for Disco Bistro farewell party

Information: 21 May 2013

Carl Clarke, leader of the punk food revolution, has joined forces with three great chefs, in a bid to throw an explosive bash to bid farewell to his triumphant residency with Disco Bistro EC4 above...

Free Korean lunch as the Bibigo van hits Soho

Information: 21 May 2013

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...

Test Driving the revamped Christopher's in Covent Garden

Information: 21 May 2013

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

Trying out Jamie Oliver's complete revamp of Fifteen, his flagship restaurant

Information: 21 May 2013

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.

Islington's The Fish & Chip Shop brings lobster rolls and lots more to Upper Street

Information: 21 May 2013

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...

Lucky Chip takes up residency at Climpsons Arch

Information: 20 May 2013

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...

Tanner & Co launches "retro gym" inspired restaurant in Bermondsey

Information: 20 May 2013

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...

TFL and Canteen team up for mobile café

Information: 20 May 2013

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...

Camino and Aqua Nueva both opening Cava bars in London

Information: 20 May 2013

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...

Ginger Pig launch new cookbook in Hackney

Information: 17 May 2013

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...

The 3 Crowns gastropub opens by Old Street

Information: 17 May 2013

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 restaurant to offer unique butchery session

Information: 16 May 2013

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...

Balthazar London to start serving Afternoon Tea

Information: 16 May 2013

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...

Chosen Bun bringing burger deliveries to Fulham

Information: 16 May 2013

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...

Bellini Week in June at L'Anima bar in the City

Information: 15 May 2013

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...

Nipa Launches London’s First Khantok Menu for Under £10

Information: 15 May 2013

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...

Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food tops Street Smart's charity list

Information: 15 May 2013

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...

Coppa rooftop Bar & BBQ opens in London Fields

Information: 15 May 2013

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...

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