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My Manor, Hon's BBQ's chef on Hackney Wick + bank holiday things to do, most-read stories, upcoming events & more...

My Manor, Hon's BBQ's chef on Hackney Wick + bank holiday things to do, most-read stories, upcoming events & more...
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EDITOR'S LETTER

Chinese lunchboxes, a socially conscious bakery and - somewhat surprisingly for the man behind Hon's BBQ - a great vegan pick, are among the Hackney Wick recommendations in this weekend's My Manor from 'cue obsessive Man Hon Luk.

We've also got loads of ideas on how to spend the long weekend in London plus a selection of just some of the great reader offers we've organised for you all.

Catherine Hanly - Editor, Hot Dinners

 


MY MANOR

My Manor, Man Hon Luk of Hon's BBQ shares his favourite food and drink spots in Hackney Wick

My Manor, Man Hon Luk of Hon's BBQ shares his favourite food and drink spots in Hackney Wick

As he prepares to open his first restaurant there, Hon's BBQ, Man Hon Luk shares his favourite food and drink spots in and around Hackney Wick

Man Hon Luk's Hackney Wick tips

 


BANK HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Food and drink happenings over the bank holiday weekend

Food and drink happenings over the bank holiday weekend

If you're not heading to the seaside at the first sign of a bank holiday weekend with great weather, there's a lot to see (and eat, and drink) in London this weekend.

What's going on

 


MORE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

2 June (Clapton) - At Palm Deli, Jones Crumpets are launching Crumpet Conversations, which combines sweet and savoury crumpet canapés alongside wines from Amie Wines, along with a wellness talk that's all in support of mental health charity Maytree. Tickets are £35.

3 June (Hoxton) - Miami taco restaurant Coyo Taco is launching in London later this year but first they'll be popping up in Hoxton for one day only, from 6-9pm, giving out hundreds of tacos and frozen margaritas for free.

6-7 June (Soho) - Soho Food Feast is back. Founded by Rochelle Canteen's Margot Henderson, this year's line-up includes The Devonshire, Mountain, Lina Stores, Andrew Edmunds, L’Escargot, Ducksoup and Gunpowder. It's one of the best events of the season and tickets are only £20.

8 June (Soho) - The next pop-up at The Palomar sees them teaming up with cooking influencer Jacob White with dishes including duck croquettes with hoisin mayo and cherry vinegar reduction and an elderflower martini.

9 June (Battersea) - Tozi is joining forces with Pinot & Picasso at Battersea Power Station. You'll have an evening of cicchetti and cocktails as you unleash your creativity on the terrace with all paints and materials supplied. Tickets are £45.

For more events going on around London, including things to do this weekend, check out our events diary here.

 


RESTAURANT DEALS

50% off a Sunday feast at Old St Tavern

50% off a Sunday feast at Old St Tavern

Where: The City

Deal: 50% off food

What's on the menu: 35-day aged sirloin of beef, white Cobb chicken and Duroc pork belly.

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30% off food at Clio

30% off food at Clio

Where: Marylebone

Deal: 30% off food

What's on the menu: You've just two more days to take up an offer that includes Greek food like Mazara Red Prawn Saganaki and King crab & tomato orzo.

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MOST READ

The most-read stories this week

Catch up on this week's most clicked on features on Hot Dinners.

1. It may not seem like the weather for it right now but earlier this week, our guide to London's best steak proved very popular.

2. With the weather this weekend so great, it's no wonder everyone was looking at our completely updated guide of where to eat and drink in Margate.

3. We've had a few big closures of late, but the Sartoria at Launceston Place closing after six months was a big surprise.

4. Just in time for Chelsea Flower Show, we updated our guide to eating out in Chelsea.

5. And as sandwich week comes to a close, our guide to London's best sandwiches will still be handy any week of the year.

 


NEW AND COMING SOON

JUST OPENED

The Victory - East Dulwich

The Victory - East Dulwich
East Dulwich institution Franklin's has closed and now it's been taken over by the owner of The Begging Bowl (Jamie Younger), who is going to relaunch it as a pub.

MAAI - Clapham
After winning Champion of Champions on Great British Menu, Chef Nikita Pathakji has opened her own restaurant, which is her take on what British dining is today, influenced by cultures and cuisines from the diasporas of London.

MORE NEWLY OPENED LONDON RESTAURANTS

OPENING SOON

Nammos - Mayfair

Nammos - Mayfair
Nammos is a big deal in Mykonos and now they're bringing the Mediterranean restaurant to London (taking over from Il Borro) as an "urban expression" of the beach versions. Opens 26 May 2026

Vesper - Clerkenwell
This is the latest opening from Jackson Boxer, taking over from Taqueria, where the chef wil be serving a bistro-style menu. Opens 26 May 2026

PLUS MANY MORE UPCOMING LONDON RESTAURANTS


 

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