Spanish

• 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.

• Test Driving Barullo - a City spot where the paella has the power to transport you

  Rambla's Victor Garvey is back in the City with his latest Spanish restaurant, Barullo - and this time there's added paella. We head down to try it out.  

• Barullo is Rambla owner Victor Garvey's new city restaurant in Aldgate

  There's a distinct Spanish flavour to restaurateur Victor Garvey's new City gaff which promises to liven things up in Aldgate.

• José Pizarro and MEAT Liquor Team up for New Burger

   

  A burger and a beer is a classic combo but not many have taken the step to create a burger specifically for a particular beer. It’s an intriguing prospect and one that becomes even better when José Pizarro and London burger kings MEATliquor are behind the burger. The limited edition burger has been created to be paired with Inedit Damm, a beer created by none other than Ferran Adrià together with Spain’s Damm Brewery.

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• Bar Jaleo in Soho is the latest from Rambla's Victor Garvey and it's all about paella

  Victor Garvey launches his next restaurant. It's still Spanish but this time it's dedicated to paella. 

• Test Driving Barrafina at Coal Drops Yard - a new Catalan-inspired menu is a belter

  It's the fourth restaurant for the Barrafina team, taking their Spanish tapas counter dining restaurant to Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross. We pop down to see if their winning streak continues. 

• The Jellied Eel brings cocktail and croquetas to Walthamstow

  

  Two Walthamstow locals, Paul Jellis and Charlie Westover are behind this winter pop-up focused entirely on cocktails anddeep-fried croquetas.

  Having sat on the judging panel for London’s annual Croquetas Challenge for the past couple of years, we’ve been lucky enough to eat some incredible creations. It’s a safe bet then

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• Test Driving Rambla's new Menu del Dia

  

  Who doesn't love a cracking set lunch deal? Right now it seems one of the top spots for doing just that in Soho is Rambla. Having heard that they had a new Menu del Dia in place - and it being a while since we were last in - we decided to head back to try it. And it's good to see that the place, besides being rammed, is still turning out freaking fantastic food.

  If you haven't been before, this Dean Street restaurant is run by chef and

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• Barrafina is coming to King's Cross at Coal Drops Yard

  They're viewed as being some of the best Spanish restaurants in London and now Barriafina are coming to the new Coal Drops Yard area in King's Cross.

• Tapas and tortilla - a foodie break in Mallorca

  We pick all the reasons why this Balearic island should be on any self-respecting foodie's hitlist

• ZELA London opening at the ME London hotel in Aldwych has backers like Ronaldo and Nadal behind it

  Backed by A-list sports people and entertainers, this new restaurant opening at the ME London hotel in Aldwych fuses Mediterranean and Japanese influences.

• Screwdriver is Dalston's new Spanish grill where everything is 'a la plancha'

  What can’t you cook on a grill? Nothing, according to Alexis and Emmanuel Ross, who are taking inspiration from the tapas and pintxos bars of northern Spain for their new venture Screwdriver by cooking everything 'a la plancha'.

• Starting line-up for the 2018 Croqueta Challenge revealed

  

  Updated 18/8/18 with finalist details

  Always one of our favourite nights of the year, the Croquetas Challenge is gearing up for its 2018 event. Now in its third year, this competitive comparison of London restaurants' best croquetas takes place at Ember Yard in Soho and they've already got a cracking line-up.

  In the mix so far this year are Rovi, Farang, Eneko, Salt Yard, Opera Tavern, Aqua Nueva, Carousel, Blanchette, Brindisa, Jugged Hare, Claw

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• Test Driving Llerena - a slice of Extremadura on Islington's Upper Street

  Sourcing their food direct from their own farms in Extremadura, the family behind new Islington tapas spot Llerena can be quietly confident their food is worth crossing town for.

• Brindisa's new Battersea Power Station restaurant will have a dedicated cheese and charcuterie bar

  Marking the 30th anniversary of Brindisa, the latest outpost will be part of the Battersea Power Station development. Aside from the spectacular setting and views, we can expect the usual impeccably sourced Spanish produce, plus a dedicated cheese and charcuterie bar.