Catherine Hanly
With the introduction of a new bar AND a new chef, it was time to make a return visit to Joe Allen in Covent Garden.
Read more: Test Driving the new Joe's Bar and menu at Joe Allen - theatreland's great bargain treat
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Catherine Hanly
Step back in time to 1930s Shanghai at this opulent Chinese restaurant in Mayfair. We popped along to try it out.…
Read more: Test Driving Mimi Mei Fair - 1920s Shanghai comes to Mayfair
Catherine Hanly
The arrival of luxe new hotel The Londoner on Leicester Square aims to transform the area's lacklustre reputation. We went to check it out.…
Read more: Test Driving The Londoner - Leicester Square's new luxe hangout
Gavin Hanly
Million Pound Menu winning chef Jay Morjaria has opened a pastrami sandwich restaurant in Carnaby. We head down to check out the sandwiches.…
Read more: Test Driving Mamma Pastrama - Jay Morjaria makes a damned good sandwich
Gavin Hanly
The Seafood Bar has made the trip from Amsterdam to open in Soho. We went to try their huge seafood platters... …
Read more: Test Driving The Seafood Bar - huge seafood platters in Soho
Gavin Hanly
Russell Norman, the man who brought us Polpo, is back with a brand new place in Farringdon that's influenced by the restaurants of Florence. We went down for an early look. …
Read more: Test Driving Trattoria Brutto - Russell Norman's ode to Florence is a winner
Catherine Hanly
Florence Knight returns to the London restaurant scene with this smash hit of a restaurant where both the food and surroundings are a vision.…
Gavin Hanly
They're already becoming well known for their huge pancakes, but what's the rest of brunch at Sunday in Brooklyn like? We went to Notting Hill to find out. …
Read more: Test Driving Sunday in Brooklyn - NYC's pancake brunch hits Notting Hill
Gavin Hanly
Sally Abé found fame at The Harwood Arms and has now taken over all the food at The Conrad St James. The Pem is the main restaurant there - we went along to see how she's settling in.…
Read more: Test Driving The Pem - Sally Abé's food, showcased in St James
Gavin Hanly
Claridge's has magicked up a brand new - and spectacular-looking - cocktail bar. We went down to take a look at this surprise opening. …
Read more: Claridge's reveal The Painter's Room bar - we went along to check it out
