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Fallow head to 10 Heddon Street for upcoming residency

Published 18 February 2020

The duo behind Fallow are currently coming to the end of a two-month residency at Crispin, and now the sustainability …

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Chef Leandro Carreira to launch Claro in Soho

Published 17 February 2020

Big news for Soho: celebrated chef Leandro Carreira is to launch new restaurant Claro in Spring. Carreira is teaming up …

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Wonderland restaurants and Warner Bros. to launch a global first immersive restaurant

Published 14 February 2020

Unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, Wonderland Restaurants has announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC to …

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The Gold Service Scholarship announces its 2020 Scholar

Published 13 February 2020

The trustees and judges of the Gold Service Scholarship announced the much awaited 2020 Scholar at a presentation at The …

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Hawksmoor announces line-up for new series of chef dinners

Published 12 February 2020

Chefs including Lisa Allen, Tom Kerridge and Nathan Outlaw are all included in Hawksmoor’s stellar chef line up for 2020’s …

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Urban Leisure Group heads to Kentish Town for latest opening

Published 11 February 2020

North Londoners pining for relaxed food like pizzas since Pizza East, Dirty Burger and Chicken Shop left Highgate Road will …

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‘Perma-pop-up’ Talad comes to Chelsea

Published 10 February 2020

Lots Road in Chelsea will see new ‘perma-pop-up’ Talad opening in mid-March. Paying tribute to her northern Thai upbringing, Talad …

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Chef Toby Burrowes leaves Elystan Street

Published 7 February 2020

Head chef of Elystan Street Toby Burrowes has announced he is quitting his role due to a “professional difference of …

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Pasta favourite Padella to launch second site next week

Published 6 February 2020

Pasta fans rejoice: the opening of Padella’s second Shoreditch site is just around the corner. Padella Borough Market opened in …

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Gymkhana announces reopening date following fire

Published 5 February 2020

Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Gymkhana was forced to close in June until further notice due to a fire breaking out at …

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François O’Neill brings Parisian style brasserie to London

Published 4 February 2020

Bringing a piece of Paris to London, this Spring François O’Neill is opening brasserie and wine bar Maison François in …

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Mambow to open in Shoreditch

Published 3 February 2020

The ever-expanding Shoreditch area will get a new homely place to eat with the arrival of Mambow later this month. …

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The Gantry to become latest Stratford opening

Published 31 January 2020

Joining new openings such as Allegra and The Stratford Hotel, The Gantry gives us yet another reason to head east. …

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Britain’s top 50 gastropubs 2020 revealed

Published 29 January 2020

The news of this year’s Top 50 Gastropubs, in an awards ceremony sponsored by Estrella Damm, was greeted with enthusiasm …

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D&D head to Birmingham to open rooftop restaurant

Published 28 January 2020

Restaurant group D&D have agreed terms with Sterling Property Ventures to launch a rooftop restaurant in Birmingham. Set to open …

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Dominique Ansel to launch bistro and café Treehouse

Published 27 January 2020

On 10 February renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel will launch Treehouse. Located on Floral Street, the site will be an …

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Clare Smyth moves beyond her Core project

Published 26 January 2020

Great news for Australia after months of sad headlines: the internationally renowned restaurateur Clare Smyth is heading to Sydney for …

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NYC inspires Peckham’s latest opening

Published 24 January 2020

More news from one of London’s hottest culinary spots: Peckham. The next big opening in the area will be Larry’s …

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Kudu spin-off launches in Peckham

Published 23 January 2020

Just opened for business is Smokey Kudu, the first spin-off from the popular Peckham restaurant Kudu. To compliment the main …

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Whitechapel Gallery gets a new restaurant

Published 22 January 2020

It’s got a great location and brilliantly curated art – now the Whitechapel Gallery is to have a restaurant that …

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TAKA Marylebone to launch in May

Published 20 January 2020

Japanese restaurant TAKA is opening its second London location in Marylebone. Located on the former site of Pan-Asian restaurant Providores, …

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Àclèaf to open in Devon

Published 17 January 2020

Devonshire chef Scott Paton is a launching new restaurant, Àclèaf, on 22 January. Located in 5-star country manor House Boringdon …

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Hospitality matchmaker Residency launches in London

Published 16 January 2020

New initiative Residency seeks to give aspiring restaurateurs a step on the ladder by pairing vacant restaurant venues with emerging …

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Bar Douro to open second site in the city

Published 15 January 2020

On 28 January, Portuguese wine bar and restaurant Bar Douro will open its second site in the Finsbury Avenue development …

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Big Fernand returns to London

Published 14 January 2020

Parisian burger brand Big Fernand has returned to London to open its latest site in South Kensington. Having launched in …

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The Ethicurean to open in Cornwall

Published 13 January 2020

Ten years after opening in Britsol, The Ethicurean is celebrating its anniversary by launching its second venture at Trevibban Mill …

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Giannino Dal 1899 to open first London restaurant in Mayfair

Published 10 January 2020

Established in Milan, this February Giannino Dal 1899 will launch its first London site in Mayfair. The renowned Italian restaurant …

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Sarap to open in Brixton

Published 8 January 2020

Having run successful supper clubs and completed several residencies, most recently at The Sun & 13 Cantons in Soho, chef-founder …

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Club Mexicana to open permanent site in Soho

Published 7 January 2020

Mexican-Californian inspired vegan street food brand Club Mexicana is set to open its first permanent site in March. Founded 5 …

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Louie to open in Covent Garden

Published 6 January 2020

Three-storey restaurant and bar Louie will open at the former site of Michelin-starred L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Covent Garden. …