London's best pre-theatre deals + Test Driving Uncle Roger's Kawan, new St James offer, Clerkenwell guide & more...

EDITOR'S LETTER

If you've recently spent your lunch hours queueing for a sandwich or prising off the lid of some tupperware and thought, "I deserve better than this" then today we have not one but two brand new reader offers for you. From a new opening in St James to a much-loved Soho classic, these should help make lunches more interesting.

And just as we were the first to bring you the news that Uncle Roger was opening a restaurant in London, we were first in this weekend to check out Kawan. Here's what we thought of it.

Catherine Hanly - Editor, Hot Dinners

READER OFFER

Save 50% off your food menu when lunching at newly opened JUL's in St James

Enjoy a gorgeous lunch in the heart of St James at newly opened JUL's and save 50% on your food bill when you use this Hot Dinners offer.

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THEATRE DEALS

London's best pre and post-theatre menu deals

If you're heading into town for a show, there are some excellent deals if you fancy grabbing dinner before or after. We've gathered together some of the very best theatre menu deals in town right now.

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READER OFFER

Upgrade your lunch break with 25% off weekday lunches at 64 Old Compton Street

Lunch in Soho just got a lot better (and cheaper) with the arrival of the Soho Lunch Club at 64 Old Compton Street.

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RESTAURANT NEWS

Bar Blondie wine bar is opening in Queen's Park, taking Southern Europe as its inspiration

What was once Milk Beach is getting a complete overhaul, with a new French/Italian menu.

Canopy is taking over Olympia's rooftop, fitting in Mexican, Japanese and British restaurants and a food hall too

The next opening at the revamped Olympia is a four-in-one affair.

Cornbread madeleines and poussin with grits; Appalachia will serve up Southern food with a London polish

What was once Counter 71 is getting a complete relaunch.

Gordon Ramsay is taking over the restaurant at Sea Containers

Ramsay heads to the riverside for his next London restaurant opening.

TEST DRIVE

Test Driving Kawan by Uncle Roger, a textbook case of how celebrities should open restaurants in London

Celebrity restaurant openings aren't new in London, but given how he roasts others for their cooking, there was a lot riding on Kawan by Uncle Roger. Thankfully, it delivers.

What we thought of it

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The best restaurants in Clerkenwell and Farringdon

From Quality Chop House to Passione Vino, here's our guide to the very best of Clerkenwell right now.

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SEEN SOMETHING?

Spotted some news we should know about?

Noticed a new restaurant about to open in your neighbourhood? Seen a celebrity dining out in London? Heard a piece of hospitality gossip you want to share? Unburden yourself and tell us all about it.

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