Gastroblog
Waka is coming back to the City, bringing its Nikkei Peruvian/Japanese grab and go food to Houndsditch.
Read more: Waka is bringing its grab and go Nikkei dishes to the City
The new £2.3bn regeneration project at Elephant Park has signed up what will be the third London outlet of Koi Ramen, which specialises in Tonkotsu ramen noodles, and a brand new football bar and bottleshop called Tap In, serving over 300 craft beers and Cuban food.…
If you're looking for ways to celebrate Bastille Day (Sunday 14 July) in London this weekend, then we have some Gallic suggestions for you...
On the river, Le Pont de la Tour is throwing a Bastille Terrace Party. From 12pm to 4pm there'll be live music, a Moet & Chandon Champagne tower, Fruits de la Mer seafood platters,oysters and a bottomless BBQ.
Orrery in Marylebone is going for an…
Canary Wharf is getting a next-level wine bar, open all day with space for meetings and a lovely waterside terrace.…
Read more: Humble Grape wine bar and shop is opening in Canary Wharf
Top Spanish chef Quique Dacosta (with many Michelin stars to his name) has come to Fitzrovia with his first UK restaurant. The paella is a big deal, and we head along to see what else the restaurant has to offer. …
Read more: Test Driving Arros QD - Quique Dacosta does paella and more
Starting in July, Tate Modern's latest exhibition is Olafur Eliasson: In real life - from the artist who brought us The Weather Project in the Tate's Turbine Hall (that was the one with the big sun suspended in the middle). But he's not just bringing over an exhibition, he's bringing a restaurant too. …
Read more: Studio Olafur Eliasson Kitchen comes to the Tate alongside his exhibition
You might remember that a couple of years ago, we tried out a one-room hotel in London - above the Black Rock Whisky bar. Well, that's going through a bit of a change - planning to become what they're calling "London's first Whisky hotel".
Black Rock, the whisky bar previously only in the basement, is taking over the whole building. The bar remains the same downstairs - but there are three new ad…
Read more: Black Rock expands with a whisky hotel, pub and a blend-your-own room
A City restaurant has brought in an exciting new chef to charge up its evening offering. By day Farmer J serves up breakfasts and 'field trays' for lunch to City workers beside Monument. By evening it'll now turn into The Fancy Fork - with chef Shuli Wimer running the kitchen.
Wimer, who was born in Galilee, trained up at L28 in Tel Aviv and then spent five years working at The River Cafe in Lond…
Read more: Ex-River Cafe chef Shuli Wimer launches The Fancy Fork at Farmer J in the City
David Carter from Smokestake and Chris Leach of Petersham Nurseries are opening a modern Italian in the heart of Piccadilly …
Read more: Taking over from Magpie will be Chris Leach and David Carter at 10 Heddon Street
If you've ever wondered what entirely new delights the London food scene held for jaded city dwellers, then behold the new cheese conveyor belt restaurant coming your way.…
Hearing the Quality Chop House was celebrating its 150th birthday with a special anniversary menu, it seemed a good time to head back to Farringdon to rekindle one of our longest running restaurant affairs in London.…
Read more: Test Driving Quality Chop House - 150 years old and still going strong in Farringdon
The duo behind Bun House and Pleasant Lady are turning their original site into a bar and restaurant inspired by the late night scene of 1960s Hong Kong.…
Read more: Wun's late night bar and restaurant on Greek Street will channel 1960s Hong Kong
No more wandering around Mayfair looking for somewhere that won't break the budget to eat at - this Roman-style pasta spot is promising fresh pasta at a less punchy price.…
Read more: Stampa on Davies Street is a new budget pasta spot for Mayfair
This Canary Wharf restaurant is on the 20th Floor of The Collective Canary Wharf, a huge "co-living" space. Open to everyone, they're aiming for an at-home vibe. t…
Read more: Mthr is the high-rise dining room for The Collective in Canary Wharf
Following a £3m makeover this Marble Arch Hotel is being transformed into a luxury property where the restaurant and bar are promising a full Japanese experience.…
Read more: The Prince Akatoki London hotel sees luxury Japanese group take over The Arch London
