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Sharing plates in Southwark - we inspect The Table Cafe

Information: 16 October 2012

Just near the Thames, this neighbourhood cafe is delivering fine food courtesy of its ex-Zucca chef.

Reinventing Chavot - Eric Chavot returns to the London restaurant scene

Information: 16 October 2012

Hot Dinners sits down with Eric Chavot to hear his plans for his return to the London restaurant scene with Brasserie Chavot at The Westbury

Pitt Cue Co, Hawksmoor, Dabbous and more lead the London Restaurant Festival awards

Information: 15 October 2012

The London Restaurant Festival has come to a close for another year, which means it's time to give out the prizes to the best in show. The winners gathered at the revamped Vinopolis by Borough...

Jesse Dunford Wood to open Parlour in Kensal Green

Information: 15 October 2012

Jesse Dunford Wood's had great success with the Mall Tavern in Notting Hill (which we loved on a visit last year) and the recently revamped Stag in Hampstead. Now he's turning his attentions to a...

Disco Bistro at the Newman Arms in aid of Action against Hunger

Information: 12 October 2012

We love a good nosh-up in aid of a good cause, so we had to get behind the idea of DiscoBistro. It's a one-off event - marking the launch of Dinmill.com, a new social dining enterprise - where 30...

The GrEat British restaurant aims to bring British cuisine to the West End

Information: 12 October 2012

George Hammer, the man behind Aveda, L'Occitane and the Sanctuary, and Tony Zoccola of the East Dulwich Deli have joined forces to launch the GrEat British, and all-day restaurant opening on North...

Gizzi Erskine's K-Town brings Korea to Shoreditch

Information: 11 October 2012

As if Korean-style wasn't already a huge thing with Psy's Gangnam Style topping the charts, it's also fast becoming a big thing in the London foodie world. TV chef Gizzi Erskine cooked up a storm at...

Artesian at the Langham is the World's Best Bar 2012

Information: 11 October 2012

Fresh from nabbing 61 out of 100 places in this year's National Restaurant Awards earlier this week, London's also played a blinder when it comes to the international bar scene. At the World's 50...

Swedish Ambassador hosts Faviken book launch

Information: 10 October 2012

Food writers and chefs flocked to Portland Place last night for the launch of Phaidon's beautiful Faviken book, hosted by the Ambassador of Sweden at her residence. Hot Dinners spotted Observer Food...

Paul A Young launches his pop-up chocolate shop at The Folly

Information: 09 October 2012

October is upon us. The weather is set to ‘grey’, you can’t leave the house without a brolly, and it’s still dark when you have to drag yourself out of bed in the morning. All in all, there’s not...

Ledbury is National Restaurant Awards No 1 restaurant third year running

Information: 09 October 2012

Last night's National Restaurant Awards saw Brett Graham's The Ledbury pick up the top slot in their 100 Best Restaurants for the third year in a row. The awards are decided by the 150-strong...

Bar Tozino Spanish bodega opens at Maltby Street Market

Information: 09 October 2012

His jamon stall's already one of the key draws at Maltby Street Market and now Chuse Valero of Tozino is expanding with the opening of Bar Tozino in one of the arches there. Hot Dinners grabbed some...

Gourmet hot-dogs and champagne - we try Bubbledogs

Information: 09 October 2012

It's one half of the most-discussed restaurant openings in London this Autumn - we take a look at James Knappett and Sandia Chang's upmarket hot-dog joint.

Test Driving Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia

Information: 09 October 2012

It's the second, more refined half of James Knappett and Sandia Chang's space on Charlotte Street with a daily changing menu which reflects what's good right now.

Street Feast night market gets permanent venue at Hackney Down Studios

Information: 08 October 2012

London night market Street Feast has ceased its nocturnal wanderings and found a permanent spot to trade from. They'll be opening up at Hackney Down Studios from Friday 21 September. Roughly 16...

Byron launches MO burger for this year's Movember

Information: 05 October 2012

It's that time of the year when men's minds turn to wondering what manner of fanciful facial appendage they'll be growing next month. That's right - it's nearly Movember. This global movement held...

Dancers bring food to your table with the Waldorf Project

Information: 04 October 2012

Do you sometimes feel that waiters don't make enough of a song and dance when they deliver food to your table? Then a new five day installation at Netil House may be just the thing for you. The...

Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley to open for lunch on Saturdays

Information: 03 October 2012

Looks like business is booming in Knightsbridge as Marcus Wareing prepares to open the doors of his restaurant at the Berkeley hotel for lunch on Saturday for the first time in four years. Wareing will be...

Corbin and King to launch Colbert, their third restaurant in a year

Information: 03 October 2012

[Updated 3/10/12 with soft launch and reservations line details] The last twelve months must have been the busiest ever for Corbin and King - the uber-restaurant players responsible for London’s...

Last minute tickets left for the Fine Wine Auction and Dinner

Information: 03 October 2012

If you're really quick off the mark (and have some dosh to spend on a good cause) there are still a few tickets left for this Saturday's Action Against Hunger Fine Wine Auction and Dinner. The do,...

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