New opening
- A new Chucs Cafe is coming to Kensington
Chucs are back with a new restaurant. They're still running with a modern Mediterranean menu, but this time they're going for a more casual feel.
- Truman's are moving to Walthamstow, opening a brewery with a taproom and street food market
This all sounds pretty exciting. According to the Standard today, Truman Brewery are on the move to Walthamstow. Having started out in Brick Lane way back in the 17th century and moved to Hackney Wick rather more recently, they've today announced plans for a massive new brewery in E17. The new brewery will take
... - Roastery and Toastery is serving up toasted cheese sandwiches from the Peytons
Oliver Peyton's sisters have opened their own cafe in Chalk Farm. It's all about coffee and lots of toasted cheese sandwiches...
- OKN1 is coming to Hoxton's New City College
This Hoxton restaurant is manned by a team of both Professional and student chefs, with a view of getting new people into the business. And feeding you, of course.
- Cent Anni is a new modern Italian restaurant for Wimbledon
This new Italian restaurant in Wimbledon has taken over from the old Cau site, promising a modern Italian menu.
- Snackbar is opening a cafe in Dalston
Freddie Janssen and chef Anais van Manen are bringing their vision to fruition by opening a cafe right next to Dalston Junction station.
- ORA Brewing are opening their Tottenham taproom for Saturday beer and food
Tottenham's food and drink scene just got another leg up with the arrival of ORA Brewing on the scene. The team began home brewing in Modena and then moved to London last year, starting under the arches in Bermondsey. Now they've taken over the Brewheadz space on the Rosebery Industrial Estate.
What this means, in particular, to local folk and travelling beer lovers is that they'll be opening the taproom there every Saturday to allow you to sample their wares.
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... - Coqfighter pick Soho's Beak Street for their first central London restaurant
Having built up a fanbase at the Boxparks in Shoreditch and Croydon, street food traders Coqfighter are hoping they have the chops to take on central London.
- Shake Shack are bringing their burgers to Lakeside
Slowly but surely Shack Shack have been expanding all throughout London (and recently even revamping their first Covent Garden location). Now, for the second time (they also opened in Cardiff) they're moving beyond the boundaries of the M25 (albeit only just), opening their tenth location at intu Lakeside Shopping Centre. So if you've ever been in dire need of a good burger after shopping there - this will be a
... - Quique Dacosta to open Arros QD restaurant in London
Multiple Michelin-starred Quique Dacosta is coming to the UK with a restaurant that has a big focus on rice (and maybe a bit of paella), bringing a real taste of the Mediterranean to London.
- Pescheria Assunta in Earls Court promises super fresh Med seafood in its shop and restaurant
From Mayfair to Earls Court restaurateur Johnny Micalusi has taken over the old Garnier site to bring his super fresh Mediterranean seafood to west Londoners.
- Les Platanes on Bruton Place will be chef Thierry Laborde's French Bistrot de Luxe
French chef Thierry Laborde is back in London and this time he's bringing a taste of southern France to cobbled Bruton Place.
- Million Pound Menu winners Baba G's are coming to Camden with their first restaurant
After winning an episode of the BBC's Million Pound Menu, street food legends Baba Gs are finally settling down with their own restaurant in Camden. They'll have their famed burgers and some brand new dishes too.
- New Turkish kitchen The Mantl opens in Knightsbridge
The Mantl is offering up a modern take on Turkish cuisine in the heart of Knightsbridge.
- Peck! Peck! chicken shop in Hackney is the latest from East London fryers Sutton and Sons
East London fish & chips family swap out their all vegan joint for fried chicken instead.