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- Base Face Pizza goes from lockdown delivery to Hammersmith restaurant
Inspired by London's artisan producers, this new Hammersmith pizzeria is serving up pizzas, desserts and even drinks from the local area.
- The next Garden Bar is a huge outside space in Bromley
The Garden Bar has been a big hit in its Elephant & Castle location - so much so that they're getting ready to open a second Garden Bar in Bromley.
As with the original, it's all about alfresco dining - but on the very large side. This new Garden Bar will seat 400 on a multi-level terrace - and there will be a rooftop bar too. It'll all open in stages over the coming
... - Chestnut Bakery in Belgravia opens with a dream team of bakers
Over in Belgravia a new bakery opened its doors for the first time this weekend. But it seems that Chestnut Bakery - which has taken on the old Dominique Ansel site - is trying to do things a little differently. They set out their stall as "celebrating international baking traditions in the golden age of breadmaking."
They've certainly assembled an impressive team to help them do that. Senior Baker, Mauro Gizick from
... - Haute Dolci dessert restaurant comes to London, landing at Wembley Park
24/5/21 - updated with new opening date
A new dessert bar is coming to Wembley Park after making its name around the country first. Haute Dolci has opened in Birmingham, Leeds and Leicester among others - and this is their first London launch, part of the development around the arena at Wembley Park. They say dessert bar, but going by the look, it's more like a
... - Good Neighbour arrives in Peckham, bringing wine, brunch and more
Updated 24/5/21 with soft launch offer
Following the Camberwell original and the Tooting follow up, Good Neighbour are getting ready to open a third wine bar/restaurant - this time in Peckham.
They're taking over the space from Pedler (who are heading east to a new location). Once again it's from the team of Paul Williamson (ex Soho House) and Josue
... - Bunsik is serving Korean corndogs and ddukbokki on Charing Cross Road
Anyone searching for a new Korean food hit, should hotfoot it down to Charing Cross Road. Just opposite the big Oseyo supermarket, a fast food joint has just opened, called Bunsik.
Bunsik specialises in Korean Street Food - namely corn dogs, cupbap (rice in a pot with toppings) and Ddukbokki (fried rice cakes).
There are six hotdog/corndog options - original, octo legs, potato, potato mozzarella, cheese and cheese
... - 400 Rabbits' latest pizzeria is in Elephant and Castle
400 Rabbits have settled on Elephant and Castle for their latest pizzeria, bringing both their London sourdough pizzas and a brand new range on gelato made in-house.
- Smashing Plates brings Greek street food to London Bridge
We've only just written about a Greek restaurant opening in Crouch End and now there's news of a Greek street food restaurant, Smashing Plates, opening in London Bridge.
Smashing Plates comes from Neofytos Christodoulou and is his take on Greek and Cypriot
... - Kalimera moves from street truck to new Crouch End Greek restaurant
Moving up from street food truck and market stalls, Kalimera is launching as a restaurant in Crouch End. There will be modern interpretations of Greek and Mediterranean dishes and plenty of Greek wine.
- New York's NoMad hotel is coming to London, landing in Covent Garden
Updated 19/5/21 with menu details
Boutique hotel chain NoMad are taking over the Bow Street Magistrates Court in Covent Garden, a 19th Century listed building that should look pretty damned impressive once kitted out.
If you're unfamiliar with the original hotel, one of the best reasons to visit the NoMad in New York is the restaurant that was
... - Butchies bring their buttermilk fried chicken to Earls Court
Good news for the denizens of Earls Court - you've got a lovely new fried chicken joint coming your way. Butchies, which has branches in Shoreditch and Clapham among other spots, is opening up just off Earls Court Road.
Known for their sustainably sourced buttermilk fried chicken, they're also adding a new dish to their restaurants's menus which certainly sounds worth trying. Mac N Crac is topped with shards of
... - Japanese izakaya Apothecary takes over from Merchants Tavern in Shoreditch
Expect cocktails, sushi and DJ sessions from this Japanese spot in Shoreditch
- Superette, a next-level deli, opens on Islington's Upper Street
If there's one sector that appears to have thrived in London over the past year, it's the city's deli and food store scene. Having to stay at home and cook for ourselves has made Londoners all the more appreciative of the great places selling us provisions.
We popped down to check out Islington's new Superette store at the weekend, and were suitably impressed. The shop, from the team behind popular North London
... - Camden Town Brewery bring in Theo Randall for their Camden Beer Hall menu
18/5/21 - updated with menu details
Just before the pandemic hit last year we reported on the big changes coming to Camden Town Brewery's original site. Now, as they get ready to unveil it, they're finally revealing what to expect from the new Camden Beer Hall.
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... - Anya Hindmarch launches Anya Café as part of her Pont Street 'village' in Knightsbridge
As part of the new Anya Hindmarch The Village in Pont Street, this all-day cafe is serving up food inspired by the designer's sense of humour.
