The City of London
- Gordon Ramsay has launched a space capsule lounge at Bread Street Kitchen
In a "well, we haven't seen anything like THAT before" move, Gordon Ramsay has been tarting up the lounge at his Bread Street Kitchen in The City. Really taking up the idea of a private room up a notch - this little space is designed like a space capsule (albeit a little more comfortable than the spaces that the Apollo astronauts had to put up with).
It fits up to eight people inside, and inside
... - Kym's at the Bloomberg Arcade launches a Grab and Go lunch offering
We're already jealous of the city people who work anywhere near Bloomberg Arcade for having all those lovely places to eat on their shiny, office doorsteps. Now we're even more so at the news that Andrew Wong's Kym's is starting a Grab & Go lunch offering.
It sounds really good too. There's a choice of Cantonese Crispy Pork Belly, Soy Poached Chicken or Sichuanese Spiced Aubergine - all of which we tried on our Test Drive - and each will
... - Cutter and Squidge are opening a City bakery in The Royal Exchange
The Soho bakery sister team are bringing their amazing biskies and more to The Royal Exchange - and they'll be offering a delivery service if you have a birthday cake to order or you just need something sweet delivered to your desk.
- Unimini Japanese and Korean bento boxes to-go come to the City from the people behind CheeMC
The same people behind Walworth's popular Korean restaurant CheeMC are coming to The City. This time they're bringing a build-your-own Japanese/Korean lunchbox concept.
- Test Driving Clifford's - a candlelit spot off Fleet Street
London's legal district has a new subterranean restaurant and bar - we went to check it out.
- Modern British on the roof at Vintry and Mercer hotel in the City
Those who are fans of South Kensington’s The Ampersand will want to make a note of this one - the City's newest hotel Vintry & Mercer boasts multiple places to eat and drink, including a rooftop restaurant where you can enjoy the view along with your charcoal-grilled meal.
- Test Driving Lino London - industrial chic in EC1
An ex-Dairy head chef leads Lino, an all-day bar and restaurant beside St Bart's. We head down for a look.
- Hawksmoor's Dream Team Dinner brings out the big guns for 2019
You've got to hand it to Hawksmoor - when they say they're bringing a top brigade together for their annual Dream Team Dinner they've really nailed it this year.
The five course feast in aid of Action Against Hunger has just announced its line-up for 2019 and it sounds unmissable.
Kicking off the evening they'll have Kyseri and OKLAVA’s Head Chef Selin Kiazim, winner and star of BBC 2 series, The Great British Menu, creating a selection of canapés. Following her
... - Pizza Pilgrims are coming to The City AND London Bridge and they're bringing the Bread Zeppelin - updated
Pizza Pilgrim fans are about to get two new places to try their favourite pizzas as they arrive in London Bridge AND The City. Plus they're bringing new pizzas with them and the "Bread Zeppelin"...
- Fortnum's is opening a restaurant and bar at The Royal Exchange
London's iconic food store, Fortnum & Mason will be opening in two spots in The Royal Exchange in the City - with a food hall and a restaurant and bar space.
- Test Driving Andrew Wong's Kym's at Bloomberg Arcade
Andrew Wong is following up the eponymous A Wong in Victoria with Kym's, a restaurant at Bloomberg Arcade that takes the cuisines of Chinatown as its inspiration. We head down for a look.
- Kym's by Andrew Wong is opening at Bloomberg Arcade - take a first look inside
For his second restaurant, Andrew Wong is planning his own take on classic Chinese dishes. The city space will seat over 120, with a separate bar and private event space but we're particularly excited about the Chinese Sunday roast that's coming.
- Temper City has a reinvention - it's all about steaks, tacos and fish now...
It's all change at Temper City, one of Neil Rankin's three restaurants in town.
As reported by Big Hospitality back in August, Rankin announced the intention to drop the curry themed menu (which we were
... - The City's Walter and Monty will now grill into the night with extended opening hours
City workers who love a good, meaty lunch will surely by now have encountered Walter and Monty, the street-food-turned-permanent grill experts who live next to the Gherkin. Well, now you'll be able to get your fix after you've left the office for the day too, as they're expanding their operations to include an evening service.
"W&M Nights" will take place from Wednesdays to Fridays
... - Former Gordon Ramsay chef opens takeaway spot Alfs in Bank
After eight years working for Gordon Ramsay and then as a private chef, Angie Steele has opened her first takeaway spot in the heart of the City.