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Michelin-starred Chef Simon Rogan shifts his focus to opening London's smallest restaurant
With two-Michelin stars already under his built, Chef Simon Rogan is taking on a new culinary challenge, opening what has to be London's smallest restaurant later in the year. Aulis will be based in a secret Central London location and will cater for a maximum of 8 diners at a time. Following the...
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Radio Alice Clapham - London Restaurant Review
Having visited the Hoxton site not too long ago, I was eager to try out Radio Alice Clapham and see whether it could live up to the cloud-touching high standards of its sister venue. Named after a pirate radio station in Bologna, the pizzeria has been turning heads with its unique dough-making...
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Oslo Hackney - London Restaurant Bar Review
Just a few steps from Hackney Central station is Oslo, the Nordic restaurant, bar, live music venue and club that's famous around East London for its relaxed, fun-loving day times and its party atmosphere come the night. Hearing good things about their Nordic menu, I hopped on the Overground to see...
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El Pirata - London Restaurant Review
If you’re familiar with First Dates, you’ll know that Fred Sirieix is one of the country’s most lovable TV personalities. This year, he named El Pirata as one of his favourite romantic restaurants in London; and although I haven't been on his show to find the love of my life yet...
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Couple behind Gunpowder and Madame D's are opening a third Spitalfields restaurant
Gunpowder and Madame D's in Spitalfields have been creating waves since they opened, and now the husband and wife team behind them are opening a third restaurant. Gul and Sepoy will also be located near Liverpool Street, on Commercial Street, and will be a two-concept restaurant. The menu is split...
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Roka Canary Wharf - London Restaurant Bar Review
Canary Wharf gets a bit of a bad rap for being soulless. That probably has something to do with all the big, scary office buildings looming over you and all the big, scary businesspeople funnelling out of them who would push you into the road if it meant getting to the DLR thirty seconds quicker....
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Unique Japanese food and a hidden bar found in new Mayfair restaurant Cubé
Authentic Japanese cuisine is the goal of Cubé, serving up traditional Japanese dishes that are rarely found outside of the country itself. The venue is designed by the people behind famous Chinatown spot Bubblewrap – which you probably know as the one with queues running down the...
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Calling all goths at heart, is this London's first vampire pizzeria?
'Look at your reflection in the mirror. You're a creature of the night Michael, just like out of a comic book!'
I'll be honest, I have a bit of a TV type, and if it isn't Spike from Buffy, it's Kiefer Sutherland in Lost Boys. My type is clearly peroxide blondes with a thirst for blood, just...
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Enjoy a castle banquet, themed sets and immersive music at London's new bewitching secret event
Part theatre, part concert, The Night's Darkling Glory weaves stunning live music into a consuming story line.
A true sensory experiment, In Night's Darkling Glory is the latest live music immersive experience arriving in London this October. Setting up shop somewhere near London Bridge, the...
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The Drift Review - London Restaurant Reviews
With nine London restaurants under their belt, four of which opened in 2017; restaurant group Drake and Morgan quite clearly know what they’re doing. With this knowledge in mind, it’s fair to say I jumped at the chance to visit their Liverpool Street venue, The Drift.
Venue and...
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Articles by month
August 2017
- Michelin-starred Chef Simon Rogan shifts his focus to opening London's smallest restaurant
- Radio Alice Clapham - London Restaurant Review
- Oslo Hackney - London Restaurant Bar Review
- El Pirata - London Restaurant Review
- Couple behind Gunpowder and Madame D's are opening a third Spitalfields restaurant
- Roka Canary Wharf - London Restaurant Bar Review
- Unique Japanese food and a hidden bar found in new Mayfair restaurant Cubé
- Calling all goths at heart, is this London's first vampire pizzeria?
- Enjoy a castle banquet, themed sets and immersive music at London's new bewitching secret event
- The Drift Review - London Restaurant Reviews
- Cheese on toast, spaghetti hoops and Pic 'n' Mix station all part of Gaucho's special '80s brunch
- Cinnamon Soho - London Restaurant Review
- Restaurateur Colin Tu heads West, opening a new Vietnamese barbecue spot in Notting Hill
- Flavour Bastard is bringing, uh, bastardised global dishes to Soho
- Bleecker, Koya and Brigadiers join new City Centre food arcade
- Evans & Peel swaps leeches for Japanese whisky & cocktails with its new 1920s pharmacy bar
- 6 Quirky Pizzas in London That You Have to Try
- Honest Burger Soho - London Restaurant Review
- 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Afternoon Tea Review @ One Aldwych
- We Tried Sexy Darts - Flight Club Shoreditch Review
- Mint Leaf Piccadilly - London Restaurant Review
- Hong Kong's Michelin starred Serge et le Phoque is heading to London this September
- By Chloe is leading the vegan revolution in London with guacamole burgers and healthy fries
- The man behind London's first gourmet toastie bar is opening a Japanese restaurant
- Aqua Shard - London Bar Review
- Need kid-friendly dining options and events in London? We've found them.
- Black Rock Shoreditch - London Bar Review
- Our night at Ugly Dumpling in Carnaby
- Crowne Plaza Battersea - Afternoon Tea Review
- Voodoo Rays' fourth venue brings brunch dishes and breakfast pizzas to Peckham
July 2017
- FAKE NEWS? A Trump pop-up bar is opening in London
- We tried out the Casa Havana pop-up at the London Skylounge
- Mint Leaf Lounge - London Restaurant Bar Review
- You can get Pad Thai for just £1 in London
- Scout Shoreditch - London Bar Review
- Every Cloud bar now has a Silver Lining as sister restaurant opens with a menu of seasonal small plates
- Our night at Royal China in Baker Street
- Nikkei food trend continues as takeaway Waka to open in the city
- There's a vegan street food festival headed to King's Cross
- Lokhandwala Fitzrovia - London Restaurant Review
- 108 Garage team offering three floors of Nikkei and Champagne at new Notting Hill venue
- The Lacy Nook - London Restaurant Review
- Foley's Fitzrovia - London Restaurant Review
- Dandelyan on Southbank named as world's best bar
- The maestros behind Chisou expand their sushi empire, opening a new spot on Great Portland Street
- The Windmill Are Hosting Picnic Events With Sipsmith at Their Secret Terrace
- Calling London's big kids - The Playroom at Camden Assembly ticks all the right private-hire boxes
- Sibarita - London Restaurant Review
- Trader Vic's has teamed up with food author Vanessa Bolosier for delicious summer menu
- You can play on the world's biggest bouncy castle at Alexandra Palace this summer
- Cottons Shoreditch - London Restaurant Review
- The Coal Rooms offers unusual cuts of meat cooked on a bespoke coal oven
- Madame D's Shoreditch - London Restaurant Review
- The Dickens Inn - London Pub Review
- 28 - 50 Fetter Lane - London Restaurant Bar Review
- The Yorkshire Grey - London Pub Review
- Island Poké transports you to Hawaii with fresh fish dishes in Broadgate Circle
- The Breakfast Club's 'Dirty Little Secrets' are giving away goodies to celebrate their new menu launch
- Circus Covent Garden - London Restaurant Review
- The team behind Soho's Smoking Goat are eyeing up Shoreditch for their second venue
- A crowdfunder is trying to bring back Fun House and Pat Sharp's mullet
- Shakespeare in the Garden - London Event Review
- A Mediterranean themed rooftop bar is serving free gin this July
- Spread Eagle Camden - London Pub Review
- You can drink rum punch from a punching bag that's been mixed by a professional boxer's fists
- New Waterloo rooftop bar will combine Napoleon and tropical themes
- Drake & Morgan continues its upward drive, opening its 22nd venue in Shoreditch's Principal Place
- STK London - 'STK Lovers Menu' Review
- Bufle brings Hong Kong dessert bubble waffles to Soho with tasty Eastern cocktails
- New Marylebone restaurant will be specialising in world's most expensive type of crab
- We Tried A Five-Course Dinner On A Canal Barge - London Shell Co Review
- New King's Cross venue The Racketeer strips former pub back to Victorian glory
- Little Quiet - London Restaurant Review
- Is frunch the new brunch? We headed down to Bad Egg on a Friday to find out
- Art of Dining's Chinese pop up Lucky and Joy moves to Bethnal Green and brings its sister bar
- Famous Asian-American chain P. F. Changs is coming to London, sliding into Leicester Sqaure
- The Clock House - London Restaurant Review
- J Sheekey Atlantic Terrace - London Restaurant Review
- A gin distillery, pizza oven and cocktail trolley is on the cards for Albion and East Group's second opening
- Famous Mexican chef opening restaurant in Mayfair
- One of the world's best Indian restaurants is moving into Mayfair this autumn
- Wing Wing - London Restaurant Review
- Martello Hall - London Restaurant Reviews
- Greek Restaurant Suvlaki hires youngest ever Indian Michelin-Starred chef for their new opening in Brick Lane
- Balls Brothers Austin Friars - London Restaurant Review
- Get £5 espresso martinis for three days at this amazing espresso martini festival
- Have we found London's best goat's cheese dish?
- The Devil's Darling goes back to basics, hoping to charm guests with a line-up of classic cocktails
- Breddos Tacos is coming to Soho with Mexican pizzas and a margarita bar
- Demon, Wise and Partners - London Bar Review
- Small Spanish sharing plates and canalside views offered at new restaurant Tuyo
- Popular vegetarian restaurant Mildreds opening fourth site in Dalston
- Get free entry to Foodies Festival this weekend with DesignMyNight
- Killer Tomato look to Kensington for their second taco site in London
- Flat Iron brings their low-cost steak to Kings Cross
- Dress like an American flag and you can get free food at Balthazar this 4th July
