Test Drive

• Test Driving Harrods Social - Jason Atherton's new in-store spot in Knightsbridge

  

  Downstairs at Harrods, there's a new British restaurant, courtesy of Jason Atherton. We popped in for a shop and a bite to eat. 

• Test Driving Cucina Del Mercato - where Eataly puts all its produce to great use

  

  The huge Eataly London has arrived, becoming an instant hit. We popped down to Liverpool Street to try one of their main restaurants, Cucina Del Mercato.

• Test Driving Sumi - superlative sushi in Notting Hill

  

  Top sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi spent lockdown getting this more casual sushi joint ready to open in Notting Hill. We popped along for a look. 

• Test Driving The Vineyard at Stockcross - a wine-soaked retreat, both inside and out

  

  We take a trip out of town to Newbury to try both the inside and alfresco restaurants at The Vineyard in Stockcross - and try a fair few of their Californian wines too... 

• Test Driving Professor Green's Sunday Roast kit with JORO's Luke French

  

  Rapper turned professional foodie Professor Green has teamed up with Sheffield chef Luke French for a fuss-free Sunday lunch kit. We gave it a go.

• Test Driving Cafe BAO in King's Cross - with a menu that makes you want to order everything

  

  The unstoppable creativity of the BAO team lands in King's Cross with their seriously stylish Yōshoku-style cafe. We popped along to try nearly everything on the menu...

• Test Driving The Cheese Barge - a floating temple of cheese on the Paddington canal

   

  From the people who brought you the cheese conveyor belt, here comes The Cheese Barge - docked in Paddington and filled with cheesy delights. We went on board for a look.  

• Test Driving Fenn - a pitch-perfect neighbourhood restaurant in Fulham

  

  There's a strong focus on the produce at this Fulham restaurant, alongside a well-balanced tasting menu. We take a look at Fenn.

• Test Driving WC Bloomsbury - a subterranean wine bar that's big on charm

  

  We descend into the depths of a Grade II listed Victorian water closet to discover a bar that's big on charm.

• Test Driving Campfire - Two Tribes beer meets From The Ashes BBQ in this King's Cross alfresco oasis

  

  Two Tribes has a beer and BBQ oasis at the back of King's Cross. We went down on a clear but cool night to check it out. 

• Test Driving the Perry Hill Pub - from derelict boozer to restored gem

  

  Seeing any shuttered pub reopen its doors is a good news story, but the team behind this Catford pub have triumphed with their neighbourhood opening.

• Test Driving Raw on Brick Lane - alfresco cocktails and seafood buns

  

  We take a look at Raw on Brick Lane - dining alfresco with a mix of seafood and cocktails.

• Test Driving The Mash Inn - a long lunch you won't want to end

  

  The Mash Inn has taken to alfresco dining with aplomb - this is a country restaurant that fully embraces the concept of a long lunch. 

• Test Driving the Black Axe Mangal box - BAM classics to your door

   

  Black Axe Mangal is back in delivery form. Does it match the restaurant experience? (Spoiler - Yes, yes it does). 

• Test Driving Tacos Padre - where Mexico meets the beating heart of Borough Market

   

  Taqueria by day, this Borough Market Kitchen restaurant transforms into a fully-fledged restaurant in the evening, celebrating Mexico's food culture in the heart of London.