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Tonkotsu launch summer ramen and announce new Hackney venture

Information: 14 May 2013

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...

Atherton in Soho - we test drive Social Eating House

Information: 14 May 2013

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.

Jamie launches pop up Jamie Oliver's Diner at Piccadilly Circus

Information: 13 May 2013

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...

Fleurs de Ruinart Pop Up flower shop and champagne bar at The Langham

Information: 13 May 2013

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...

The Rosebery seafood restaurant pops up at Wiltons

Information: 13 May 2013

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...

Regent Street goes pedestrian for the day with food and drink events

Information: 12 May 2013

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...

See the Stones play at Hyde Park with Bocca di Lupo

Information: 10 May 2013

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...

Where to eat gulls eggs in London

Information: 10 May 2013

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 expands with rotisserie chicken restaurant Cookhouse Joe

Information: 10 May 2013

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...

Auction Against Hunger raises £100,000

Information: 09 May 2013

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...

VOC Punch House transforming into VOC Grill

Information: 09 May 2013

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...

Harry Gordon's bar opens at Selfridges

Information: 09 May 2013

New openings on the food and wine front continue over at Selfridges with news of changes to the Wine and Cigar Shop and a new bar. The revamped shop is now the biggest Wine and Cigar range that...

Breakfast Club comes to Clapham

Information: 09 May 2013

The Breakfast Clubs are huge hits wherever they open and we can expect the same reception when they go south of the River later this month. Fans will find the offering at the new location familiar -...

Sonoma Rising wine night at The Rotary Room

Information: 09 May 2013

Often left in the shadows behind its brasher, more famous Californian wine country cousin of Napa Valley, the wines of Sonoma County at the top level are 'World Class' according to wine writer Zeren...

Cottons Rhum Shack opens at Boxpark in Shoreditch

Information: 08 May 2013

If the British summer doesn't put in an appearance (again) then a trip to Shoreditch to work your way through the rum collection at Cottons Rhum Shack will at least put you in a summery feelgood...

Unity Kitchen Cafe to be first to open in the Olympic Park

Information: 08 May 2013

Updated 30/7/13 with opening date News reaches Hot Dinners of the first food spot to open in the Olympic Park. Unity Kitchen Cafe, one of four permanent cafes and four permanent kiosks across the...

The next chapter - we Test Drive Tom Seller's Story in Bermondsey

Information: 08 May 2013

It's one of the hottest openings of 2013, but is Story a bestseller? We find out...

Courvoisier roof terrace opens at Harvey Nichols for the summer

Information: 07 May 2013

With the warm weather finally here, a whole host of rooftop bars are getting ready to open their, er, roofs to thirsty Londoners. Last week, we reported on Dalston Roof Park which has just re-opened...

Dalston Roof Park reopens for the summer

Information: 03 May 2013

Warmer weather making you wish it was festival season already? Head along to the Dalston Roof Park Rooftop Bar, now opened for the summer on top of an east London gallery, where you can relish the...

Streets of Spain festival at the Southbank Centre

Information: 03 May 2013

Kicking off today, the Streets of Spain at the Southbank Centre sees world famous Barcelona food market, La Boqueria, setting up shop by the river. Spanish wine brand, Campo Viejo is behind the four day...

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