News & reviews

A first look at Sushisamba, opening at the top of the Heron Tower

Information: 23 May 2012

As the weather finally perks up in London, what better time to hear of a new restaurant with not one but two spectacular terraces? We've known that SUSHISAMBA was opening at the top of the Heron...

Greg Malouf announces supperclub dates for Petersham

Information: 23 May 2012

We're sure that Petersham Nurseries Cafe is a fabulous place to go for lunch, but having only tried it for a special dinner we can say there's something quite magical about eating there in the...

Mark Hix tells us all about Tramshed in Shoreditch

Information: 23 May 2012

With Chef Mark Hix’s latest venture Tramshed finally here, Hot Dinners were invited for a behind-the-scenes look at the man in action just days before the restaurant's official opening to the...

Ten Bells to open with ex-Ledbury chef heading up kitchen

Information: 22 May 2012

One of our favourite restaurants, the Young Turks at the Ten Bells went out with a blaze of glory last month. But all is not lost. Most of the crew are returning to the scene of their triumph next...

Pitt Cue Co returning to the South Bank in June

Information: 22 May 2012

Pitt Cue Co. was one of the biggest hits of last Summer and has since gone on to be even more of a success as a restaurant in Soho. And now the trailer's being cleaned up, ready for a triumphant...

Three star dining - we try Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester

Information: 22 May 2012

It's one of only four three Michelin starred restaurants in the UK - we went to see what makes it rank so highly.

The Martin Bros latest City gastropub - we try the Jugged Hare

Information: 22 May 2012

We check out the latest pub from the Martin Brothers and tell you what to order, where to sit and more.

‘Bukhara’ London pop-up launches at the Sheraton Park Tower

Information: 21 May 2012

Renowned as an award winning Indian culinary institution for 35 years, Bukhara is recognised as one of the world’s best Indian restaurants and is set to take London by storm at an exclusive two week...

Terence Conran to sell off his last links to D&D restaurants

Information: 21 May 2012

Terence Conran is to sell off his interest in the restaurants he first founded. Conran and equity partner Caird Capital have decided to put their shares in the D&D restaurant chain up for sale...

Soho and Smithfield pubs are first London boozers to turn vegetarian

Information: 21 May 2012

If we were going to take a punt on the first London pubs to turn fully vegetarian, it's safe to say that we'd never have picked one in Smithfield market or a legendary Soho boozing spot to be among...

Champagne + Fromage shop and bistro puts down roots on Wellington Street

Information: 18 May 2012

Following a pop-up venture just before Christmas, champagne collective French Bubbles has just opened a more permanent spot on Wellington Street. The 30 cover venue will focus on 'champagne et...

The Meat Bar to open at Camden's Shaka Zulu

Information: 18 May 2012

Forget Pitt Cue's ribs or MEATLiquor's Dead Hippy, if you want to be a bona fide meatfreak you'll have to head to Camden for The Meat Bar. Part of the Shaka Zulu restaurant, Meat Bar will serve up a...

Bistrotheque to open Shrimpy's at the Filling Station at King's Cross

Information: 18 May 2012

[Updated 18 May 2012] There's been a lot of low-level rumbling about the new restaurant opening by Bistrotheque round the back of King's Cross. So Hot Dinners did some digging to find out what you...

Soho House plan Pizza East opening in Kentish Town

Information: 17 May 2012

It's happy days for Kentish Town residents as Soho House reveals plans to open two restaurants on the site of the former Grand Union. The story was first picked up last week local blog The Kentish...

Ollie Couillaud opens Lawn Bakery in Wimbledon

Information: 17 May 2012

It may not be our part of town, but even up here in North London word has reached us of the great food Ollie Couillaud's serving up in Wimbledon at his restaurant The Lawn. Now those lucky Wimbledon...

The Gate vegetarian restaurant to open on Islington's St John Street

Information: 16 May 2012

Since Hot Dinners has lived in Islington the site on St John's St where you turn into Rosebery Avenue has been through a series of owners - its most recent incarnation was a rather lacklustre Med...

Coco di Mama to add a new restaurant in the City

Information: 16 May 2012

After a successful launch on Fleet Street, "quick service" Italian restaurant Coco di Mama is already adding another venue. This time they'll be opening on the corner of London Wall and Moorgate,...

Barrafina chef to open Donostia - a Basque tapas restaurant in Marylebone

Information: 16 May 2012

We're firmly of the opinion that there can never be too many great tapas restaurants in London, so we're looking forward to the opening of a new Basque restaurant Donostia in Marylebone in June. What...

Ducksoup, Elliot's Cafe and more at the RAW wine festival this weekend

Information: 16 May 2012

RAW is one of two festivals of natural wines happening in London this weekend (the other is the Real Wine Fair) Raw will take over the Truman Brewery and there will be dozens of producers at the...

Rumble in the Jungle boxing night out for restaurant charity

Information: 15 May 2012

If you're after dinner and a show, we can heartily recommend booking for Rumble in the Jungle - an evening where fisticuffs and food come together. This charity event for Galvin Chance, which helps...

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