Test Drives

Originally from New York, the newest NoMad hotel has landed in London, with a jaw dropping dining room. We went to gawk at that and check out the food too.  

French chef Cyril Lignac is a big deal the other side of the Channel. Now he's opened his first restaurant in London. We went along to Mayfair to see what it had to offer. 

Bocca di Lupo is still going strong on the home delivery front. We gave their summer BBQ offerings a go. 

Popular wagyu steak and sushi spot Hot Stone now have a central London restaurant  - we visited for some DIY hot stone steak cooking and top level sushi.

  Taiwanese chicken emporium Mr Ji has had a major overhaul with a brand new menu from a talented team. We went down for a look...

Downstairs at Harrods, there's a new British restaurant, courtesy of Jason Atherton. We popped in for a shop and a bite to eat. 

The huge Eataly London has arrived, becoming an instant hit. We popped down to Liverpool Street to try one of their main restaurants, Cucina Del Mercato.

Top sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi spent lockdown getting this more casual sushi joint ready to open in Notting Hill. We popped along for a look. 

We take a trip out of town to Newbury to try both the inside and alfresco restaurants at The Vineyard in Stockcross - and try a fair few of their Californian wines too... 

Rapper turned professional foodie Professor Green has teamed up with Sheffield chef Luke French for a fuss-free Sunday lunch kit. We gave it a go.

The unstoppable creativity of the BAO team lands in King's Cross with their seriously stylish Yōshoku-style cafe. We popped along to try nearly everything on the menu...

  From the people who brought you the cheese conveyor belt, here comes The Cheese Barge - docked in Paddington and filled with cheesy delights. We went on board for a look.  

There's a strong focus on the produce at this Fulham restaurant, alongside a well-balanced tasting menu. We take a look at Fenn.

We descend into the depths of a Grade II listed Victorian water closet to discover a bar that's big on charm.

Two Tribes has a beer and BBQ oasis at the back of King's Cross. We went down on a clear but cool night to check it out. 

Seeing any shuttered pub reopen its doors is a good news story, but the team behind this Catford pub have triumphed with their neighbourhood opening.

We take a look at Raw on Brick Lane - dining alfresco with a mix of seafood and cocktails.

The Mash Inn has taken to alfresco dining with aplomb - this is a country restaurant that fully embraces the concept of a long lunch. 

In the run-up to this year's Cinco de Mayo, while many restaurants are still waiting to open one Islington restaurant has put together a party kit that's easy to knock up at home. James Cochran's 12:51 has teamed up with tequila company Jose Cuervo for an Around the Cluck X Jose Cuervo Cinco de Mayo at-home kit and we were invited to give it a...

  Black Axe Mangal is back in delivery form. Does it match the restaurant experience? (Spoiler - Yes, yes it does).