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Red Dog Saloon American BBQ restaurant opening on Hoxton Square

Information: 17 May 2011

Hot on the heels of our exclusive that Pitt Cue Co would be running a BBQ trailer under Hungerford Bridge on the South Bank for four months, launching on Friday, comes news that another barbecue...

Heston Blumenthal creates Ultimate Burger for Waitrose

Information: 16 May 2011

The genius marketing partnership that is the tie-in between Heston Blumenthal and Waitrose continues with news today that Heston has created a very special burger for the supermarket...just in time...

Pitt Cue Co launch barbecue trailer on London's South Bank

Information: 16 May 2011

We know how fond Londoners are of their meat, so we'll expect queues round the block when Pitt Cue Co unveil their BBQ trailer on the South Bank this coming Friday (20 May). The trailer is the...

Wright Bros Soho launch two oyster summer feasts

Information: 13 May 2011

We'll have to admit, until we went to Wright Bros Soho last week, we thought oysters should be firmly off the menu from May to August because of the old 'No R in the month' rule. Restaurant owner...

Finding out what's new at Taste of London 2011

Information: 13 May 2011

It's always one of our favourite foodie events of the summer and this year's Taste of London looks set to be an unmissable affair. Hot Dinners spent a lovely lunchtime this week flitting between...

Selfridges' Project Ocean lines up top chefs for workshops

Information: 12 May 2011

As part of its Project Ocean season to promote sustainable fishing, Selfridges has persuaded a frankly stellar line-up of top chefs to put on seafood demonstrations at its Oxford Street Store over...

Hot Dinners talks to MasterChef 2011 winner Tim Anderson

Information: 11 May 2011

Hot Dinners caught up with MasterChef 2011 winner Tim Anderson to find out what sort of restaurant he is planning on opening, why he had to quit his job and where he likes to eat out in London.

Trying the Unusual Pairings at Maze

Information: 10 May 2011

Why are you trying Maze now? Isn’t everyone else headed in the opposite direction to Pollen Street Social? Well yes, the departure of Jason Atherton to open his own restaurant has meant the...

Tatler's 2011 Restaurant Awards announced in London

Information: 10 May 2011

While everyone else in London was gawping in front of the TV at Made in Chelsea, the rest of the SW1 set were gathering at the Langham Hotel for Tatler's restaurant awards. Somewhat surprisingly the...

Gelupo launches same-day gelato delivery in London plus Harvey Nicks pop-up

Information: 09 May 2011

Here's a great idea for London bosses, guaranteed to turn sweltering office slaves into your adoring minions - gelato delivered to your door. From today, Gelupo, Soho’s award-winning gelateria, will...

News round-up: Indian pop-ups, Borough traders evicted and more

Information: 08 May 2011

Earlier this week, Hot Dinners popped over to the Oval for the launch of Sriram Aylur's Quilon pop-up. This will be the first time that the Michelin-starred Quilon has appeared anywhere other than...

Bar Boulud creates new birthday burger for first year celebrations

Information: 06 May 2011

When it first opened a year ago, Bar Boulud at the Mandarin Oriental drove London foodies – ourselves included – into a frenzy of excitement over their burgers (the charcuterie was pretty good too). So...

Bubbleology launches bubble tea cafe in Soho

Information: 06 May 2011

It's not every day you get invited to sample 'bubble tea', a milky or clear tea-based drink primarily distinguished by its thick layer of chewy tapioca pearls at its base. Bubble tea originated in...

Trying out Marcus Wareing's The Gilbert Scott at St Pancras

Information: 05 May 2011

What is The Gilbert Scott?The Gilbert Scott is a new venture from Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing. But there’s a reason his name isn’t over the door - he’s staying at the Berkeley, while The...

Five minutes with Bistro du Vin’s Master Sommelier Ronan Sayburn

Information: 04 May 2011

We sit down with Jason Atherton to find out what we can expect from his new restaurant, Pollen Street Social, and why it’s the stuff of his dreams.

News round-up: Koffmann supperclub, Dishoom Chowpatty beach and more

Information: 03 May 2011

Looking for a supperclub with a difference? Last week, a new supperclub launched at Koffmann's in the Berkley hotel - hosted by none other than Pierre Koffmann himself. He and his partner Claire...

VOC punch house to open in King's Cross in May

Information: 03 May 2011

Just like royal kisses, you wait ages for the people behind Purl bar to open something new and then two come along at once. Following hard on the heels of the opening of Worship Street Whistling...

Mark Hix Lyme Regis restaurant pops-up at Selfridges for one month

Information: 30 April 2011

If all the recent glorious weather has you hankering for a trip to the seaside, let restaurateur and chef Mark Hix bring the beach to you with his Lyme Regis restaurant pop-up at Selfridges next...

Testing Gordon Ramsay's Petrus Masterclass

Information: 29 April 2011

Backseat Batalis rejoice! A new chef masterclass series - otherwise known as culinary bootcamp for beginners - has been launched at Gordon Ramsay’s plush Belgravia eatierie Petrus. Diners are taken...

Royal Wedding Cake shop pops-up in Shoreditch today only

Information: 28 April 2011

You can swim against the tide of royal wedding related brouhaha or you can do as Hot Dinners is doing, buy some bunting and embrace the monarchist madness that's enveloping the city. To that mind,...

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