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Former Brunswick House chef to open Salon at Brixton Market

Information: 09 November 2012

When the former Head Chef at Brunswick House, who’s also done time with the Young Turks, announces plans to open up a restaurant called Salon on Brixton Market it’s fair to say we were very...

DJ Yoda takes over Dumplings Legend in Chinatown for special Chop Suey menu

Information: 08 November 2012

The hipper Hot Dinners readers among you will no doubt have heard of DJ Yoda (you just have to imagine our blank faces). It seems that the venerable spinner will be taking over a restaurant in...

Shrimpy's latest London spot to open its doors for brunch

Information: 08 November 2012

There's a distinct theme emerging in London's restaurants this Autumn which no-one seems to have noticed. It has nothing to do with having a one dish theme like chicken or steak - nope, it's all...

Hot Dinners makes the Evening Standard Influentials List

Information: 08 November 2012

We don't often blow our own trumpets (well not much anyway) but - ahem - the London Evening Standard has just released its list of the 1000 Most Influential People in London and turns out we're two...

Tom Sellers previews new restaurant Story with Foreword pop-up

Information: 07 November 2012

[Updated 7/11/12 with dates of Story's opening and address] He's worked with the likes of Rene Redzepi at Noma, and previously with Tom Aikens, Adam Byatt and Thomas Keller. Now Tom Sellers is...

Quality Chop House reopens its doors in Farringdon

Information: 07 November 2012

Ever since it closed its doors in 2010 and turned into a Meatballs joint, we've been a bit mournful about the loss of the Quality Chop House on Farringdon Road. This Grade II listed building was...

StreetSmart launches its annual campaign for Londoners

Information: 06 November 2012

It's that time of the year again when you'll notice StreetSmart notices popping up on a restaurant table near you. We just love this campaign - it allows us to eat out AND do good - all at the same...

The Green Man and French Horn - test driving the bistro from the people behind Terroirs

Information: 06 November 2012

This French bistro is the fourth place to be opened by Oli Barker and Ed Wilson - the chaps behind Terroirs, Soif and Brawn. We paid a visit to try it out.

A meat feast in Shoreditch - we check out Beard to Tail

Information: 06 November 2012

We have a look at the latest restaurant to focus mainly on meat, Shoreditch's Beard to Tail.

Chicken Americana in Muswell Hill – we test drive Chooks

Information: 04 November 2012

The chicken trend extends further into North London with the opening of Chooks. We pop along to see what Muswell Hill's latest opening has to offer.

Roti Chai kick off a series of Monday night supper clubs

Information: 02 November 2012

The popular "Indian Street Kitchen" just off Oxford Street has just kicked off a series of supper clubs in November. Taking place every Monday from now until December, they'll be taking place in the...

Revisting Wild Honey after the Brudnizki redesign

Information: 02 November 2012

We head back to Wild Honey to check out the new look and the working lunch.

Flat Iron to open new steak restaurant in Soho

Information: 01 November 2012

Earlier this year, Flat Iron completed a residency above the Owl and Pussycat with an aim to sell affordable steak to the masses. It was a huge success (we popped down and were impressed), so much...

Mo dining - London's restaurants & street food stalls supporting Movember

Information: 01 November 2012

It's the time of the year again when, over the course of the month, we see dodgy facial hair bloom into the finest moustaches - all to raise money and awareness for men’s health, specifically...

Hong Kong chef Alvin Leung to open Bo London in Mayfair

Information: 31 October 2012

[Updated 31/10/12 with opening date and dining room details] We've had it on our Coming Soon page for several months, but this week we heard more details about the upcoming Bo London from famed Hong...

James Bond Martini offer at Michael Nadra Primrose Hill

Information: 31 October 2012

It's not quite a BOGOF offer, but it's the next best thing. If you've just seen Skyfall and want to go for suitably Bond-style drinks afterwards, you should head to North London to Michael Nadra...

Langan's launches new bar, breakfast and Sunday lunch

Information: 30 October 2012

Langan's has been in the news recently as its Chief Exec Richard Shepherd, who had been in charge for 36 years, stepped down to make way for new CEO Brian Clivaz (previously at the Arts Club). But...

Ultimate surf and turf - we try Hawksmoor Air Street

Information: 30 October 2012

Hawksmoor have long been seen as the purveyors of some of the best steaks in London. We find out what happens when they add seafood, courtesy of Mitch Tonks, to the menu.

Fresh Mediterranean in South Kensington – we Test Drive dinner at Apero

Information: 30 October 2012

The Italian restaurant at South Kensington's Ampersand Hotel has been slowly building a buzz since opening in late Summer. We popped down to find out what it's doing right.

Moreno Cedroni to open restaurant at Kensington's Baglioni Hotel

Information: 29 October 2012

[Updated 29/10/12 with revised opening date and menu details] We've had a few Italian Michelin-starred chefs heading over to the London over the past few years to open restaurants with varying...

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