Test Drive

• Test Driving Victor Garvey at the Midland Grand - a theatrical take on haute cuisine in King's Cross

  

  Victor Garvey, the chef behind Michelin-starred SOLA, has taken on the reins of the impressive Midland Grand in King's Cross. We went to check out his new restaurant.

• Test Driving Himi, a neo-izakaya lighting up the Carnaby dining scene

  

  The founders of Roji have switched their attentions to this more casual Japanese affair just off Carnaby Street. We took a seat at the counter to check out what Himi has to offer. 

• Test Driving Silva, a new Mayfair spot that stands out from the crowd

  

  Tucked down Bruton Place, between the Guinea and Bellamy's you'll find this rather cosy new Mayfair spot. We take a look at what Silva has to offer London's frenetic dining scene.

• Test Driving Market Halls Paddington - a gamechanger for station dining

  

  The newest Market Halls brings BAO, From The Ashes, Breddos and more to a brand new building right by the station concourse. We went down to check out London's latest food court.

• Test Driving The Knave of Clubs - an instant-hit pub arrives in Shoreditch

  

  A classic Shoreditch pub is reborn in the modern age, backed up with a great pub menu from ex-Allegra chef Patrick Powell. We tried out The Knave of Clubs (and didn't want to go home). 

• Test Driving Bar Valette, the younger hipper sibling to The Clove Club

  

  The team behind The Clove Club have taken a second stab at opening up on Kingland High Street. This time they're going for more of a Southern France and Spanish theme. We went for the stew and stayed for the mousse. 

• Test driving La Môme - Cannes comes to The Berkeley

  

  The Berkeley has unveiled its big new restaurant, La Môme, which originally hails from Monaco and Cannes. We went down to see how that translates to Knightsbridge. 

• Trying out The Blues Kitchen, aka how to have a really great night out in Shoreditch

  

  The Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch combines great Southern soul food, cocktails and fantastic live music. Here's everything you need to know about it...

• Test Driving Kwant's oh-so-clever cocktail omakase bar experience

  

  Mayfair bar Kwant has come up with an innovative cocktail omakase experience. We took a seat at the bar to try it out. 

• Test Driving Voyage with Adam Simmonds - a Scandinavian-influenced affair in King's Cross

  

  Adam Simmonds has brought some Scandinavian minimalism to King's Cross with Voyage. We took a seat up at the counter to watch the man in action.

• Test Driving Don't Tell Dad, a glossy neighbourhood spot with a warm welcome

  

  The bakery element of this Queen's Park all-day space has already gone viral. But can the restaurant match it? We went for dinner to try out Don't Tell Dad. 

• Test Driving Krokodilos - a Greek oasis in Kensington

  

  The same group behind recent openings like Pinna and Fantomas are back again with Greek restaurant Krokodilos. We went to Kensington to find out if they could continue their winning streak.

• Test Driving Osteria del Mare, the kind of mid-tier seafood restaurant that London needs

  

  Osteria del Mare is the new seafood restaurant from the team behind Bocconcino. We hit up the Strand for some crudo and pasta.

• Test Driving The Prince Arthur - the fresh prince of Belgravia

   

  The Prince Arthur is a new pub in Belgravia that's doing things a little differently, with a Basque food menu and lots of (own brand) caviar on offer. We went along to check it out.  

• Test Driving Santo Remedio - third time's a charm in Marylebone

  

  One of London's best Mexican restaurants has arrived in Marylebone. We take a closer look at the latest opening by Santo Remedio.