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René Redzepi steps down from Noma after a storm of abuse allegations

René Redzepi steps down from Noma after a storm of abuse allegations

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12 March 2026
A few weeks before René Redzepi's Noma was due to open in LA, allegations started to appear about abuse at the chef's restaurants. Rumours had been circulating before, but this time around, there...

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Test Driving Simpson's in the Strand, a classic London restaurant brought back to life

Test Driving Simpson's in the Strand, a classic London restaurant brought back to life

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12 March 2026
Jeremy King's magnum opus has been the reopening of the iconic London restaurant Simpson's in the Strand. We went for a preview visit to see how he's transformed the space. 

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Berenjak sets an opening date for bringing its Persian cuisine to Mayfair

Berenjak sets an opening date for bringing its Persian cuisine to Mayfair

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12 March 2026
11/3/26 - updated with opening details After an initial small opening in Soho back in 2018, Berenjak really has hit the big time of late. Along with their Soho and Borough Market restaurants, they...

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New bar Brutes of Mayfair pairs Monster Munch topped martinis with crisps & caviar

New bar Brutes of Mayfair pairs Monster Munch topped martinis with crisps & caviar

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11 March 2026
When you learn that the duo behind new Mayfair bar Brutes have an absolute ton of restaurant and bar experience between them, it's perhaps no surprise that they've managed to feature every current...

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Honey & Co Great Portland sees Honey & Smoke transforming into a deli and wine bar

Honey & Co Great Portland sees Honey & Smoke transforming into a deli and wine bar

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11 March 2026
Change is afoot for Honey & Co's sole remaining Fitzrovia location - once Honey & Smoke, it's now being relaunched as Honey & Co. Great Portland. Moving on from the Middle Eastern grill restaurant...

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High-end modern Indian restaurant Trèsind, is coming to London (via Dubai)

High-end modern Indian restaurant Trèsind, is coming to London (via Dubai)

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11 March 2026
A modern Indian restaurant that started life in Dubai (before opening in Mumbai too) is coming to London.  Trèsind describes itself as a "modernist Indian dining experience" so it's a high-end...

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Test Driving Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, the high-rise 12-seater restaurant clearly deserves its Michelin star

Test Driving Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, the high-rise 12-seater restaurant clearly deserves its Michelin star

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10 March 2026
After the restaurant got a very big push on his Netflix series, we decided it was time to take a proper look at High, Gordon Ramsay's high-rise Michelin-starred restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate. 

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Mondo To Go is going to be Mondo Sando's new sandwich shop in Deptford

Mondo To Go is going to be Mondo Sando's new sandwich shop in Deptford

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10 March 2026
South East Londoners must be wondering what they did right in a previous life to warrant the riches of top-tier sandwiches coming their way. Not only do they have a Mondo Sando at The Grove House...

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Hot Dinners launches its 2026 Murphia List with a very Irish party at The Marylebone

Hot Dinners launches its 2026 Murphia List with a very Irish party at The Marylebone

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09 March 2026
Now that we're in our 12th year of publishing our annual Murphia List, celebrating the Irish talent working in London's hospitality scene, we've gotten pretty good at throwing a proper party for it...

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Extra crispy sushi handrolls are on the menu at Kumori opening in Soho

Extra crispy sushi handrolls are on the menu at Kumori opening in Soho

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09 March 2026
Japanese handrolls have become a big deal in London of late. We've seen the recent arrival of Temaki in Mayfair, and next up is Kumori in Soho, an opening that has a particularly strong team behind...

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Heston announces plans to close Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Heston announces plans to close Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

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09 March 2026
Within hospitality circles, it's been something of an open secret for a while, but Heston Blumenthal (in an interview with The Times) has finally confirmed that Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at The...

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New restaurants and bars opening in London this week

New restaurants and bars opening in London this week

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09 March 2026
Here are all the new restaurants to look forward to in the coming week. This week Jeremy King unveils his magnum opus, Simpson's, the bar under El Pastor gets a complete overhaul, the Mazi team open a...

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Flat Iron Piccadilly is opening right next door to The Devonshire

Flat Iron Piccadilly is opening right next door to The Devonshire

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06 March 2026
6/3/26 - updated with the opening date In what can only be described as a bold move, the latest Flat Iron steak restaurant is opening in Soho, right next door to its founder's new place, The...

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Gordon Ramsay's first out-of-town restaurant in 20-odd years is in a Cheshire five-star golf resort

Gordon Ramsay's first out-of-town restaurant in 20-odd years is in a Cheshire five-star golf resort

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06 March 2026
Gordon Ramsay isn't slowing down at all. He already has two upcoming London restaurant openings, in April and May, and now we're hearing news about his first out-of-town opening in over 20 years.  This...

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Temaki make the move from Brixton to Mayfair for their central London handroll bar

Temaki make the move from Brixton to Mayfair for their central London handroll bar

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06 March 2026
6/3/26 - updated with the opening date Japanese handroll restaurant Temaki opened in Brixton in 2021 and quickly found a dedicated following. However, all good things come to an end and they closed...

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