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- Michelin-starred SOLA chef to open Victor Garvey at The Midland Grand in King's Cross
A few months ago, we brought you the news that Patrick Powell had left The Midland Grand Dining Room (and we now know what he's up to next). The St Pancras restaurant initially carried on with a similar menu. but now they've kicked off a complete relaunch. They'll be
... - L'Escargot
Classic French restaurant in Soho
- 64 Goodge Street
French bistro in Fitzrovia from the people behind Clipstone and Portland
- Where to find a Galette des Rois in London
Every January brings with it a reason to go out and eat cake. The Galette des Rois is a French creation designed to celebrate Epiphany. If you're searching for one in London this January, here's where to start...
- Test Driving Amélie - an easy-to-like offering of luxe Provencal cooking in Belgravia
There's been quite a shake up over at the Pantechnicon building in Belgravia with the newest arrival being the French restaurant Amélie. We went to check it out.
- Claude Bosi is opening Josephine in Marylebone
Earlier this year, chef Claude Bosi, together with his wife Lucy, opened French bouchon Josephine in Chelsea to rave reviews. It was, however, for those of us who don't live in West London, not blessed with the easiest public transport connections.
We'd been hearing rumblings for a while that the chef was planning a follow-up in a much more central location, and recently from
- La Môme London is the new restaurant at The Berkeley
It's over a year since Marcus Wareing's restaurant at The Berkeley had its last service. Now the Knightsbridge hotel is getting ready for a new restaurant to take its place. They're bringing in restaurateurs Ugo and Antoine Lecorché to open a London branch of
... - Louis Vuitton have opened Le Café by Cyril Lignac in their store at Heathrow
Last week we brought you the story of a new wine bar at Heathrow. This week we're talking about another new opening in the airport's Terminal 2, but this one is a lot more bouji. You may have tried French chef Cyril Lignac's food at his Mayfair restaurant Bar des Prés. Well, now
... - Test Driving Café François - a new Borough Market spot that's perfect for popping by or lingering in
The arrival of this new French cafe in the heart of Borough now gives the area a perfect place to pop in for a drink and a dish, or to enjoy a longer more leisurely lunch or dinner.
- Test Driving Marceline - a floating French brasserie in Canary Wharf
A huge French brasserie has arrived in Canary Wharf's Wood Wharf, floating in the water beside Hawksmoor. We went in to try some classic French fare.
- Mignonette is a new affordable French bistro for Richmond
Updated 20/8/24 with opening date
Two decades after winning a Michelin star for his eponymous restaurant in Twickenham, chef John McClements has come out of retirement to launch a new French bistro in Richmond. Mignonette is the latest venture for the chef and restaurateur who is also behind the South West London group Ma Cuisine.
It's taken over the old Restaurant 109 site and there'll be
... - Marceline French grand brasserie is the next floating Canary Wharf restaurant
21/7/24 - updated with interior pictures
If you've been to Wood Wharf any time over the past couple of years, you'll be familiar with the huge floating restaurant that is Hawksmoor. However, you'll also have noted that there's another similar floating
... - Test Driving Henri - Jackson Boxer recreates Paris in Covent Garden
Jackson Boxer has taken over the restaurant at a Covent Garden hotel to create Henri, his own take on a Parisian Bistro. We went down to get a slice of France in the heart of London.
- Test Driving Julie's - a much-loved restaurant gets the reboot it deserves
Having opened back in the sixties but fallen out of favour in recent years, the Holland Park institution that is Julie's now has a new owner, chef and lease of life.
- La Maison Ani brings French dining from the people behind Gaia to Knightsbridge
The group behind Gaia in Mayfair are opening something new in London, bringing La Maison Ani to The Carlton Tower Jumeirah in Knightsbridge.
Taking over the space that was the Italian restaurant Al Mare, this time they've gone French (with some Med flavours thrown in too). It's actually the second La Maison Ani, as they launched one in Dubai last
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