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Everything you need to know about London's food and drink scene.
Michael Caines has arrived at The Stafford - here's how you can get 25% off food at his London debut:
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Be the first to dine at Michael Caines at The Stafford London and enjoy 25% off your food bill
All eyes are on St James where Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines has just arrived to open his first London restaurant. Better still, we've got a special discount on dining there for our readers.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Offers/Hot-Dinners-Restaurant-Offers/michael-caines-stafford-st-james-restaurant-offer
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Next up for Forno, a new cafe for Mile End:
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FORNO is coming to Mile End's Ragged School Museum
Forno are opening in Mile End’s Ragged School Museum, taking over the existing cafe and elevating its offerings significantly.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092914527/Gastroblog/Latest-news/forno-cafe-east-london-ragged-school-museum
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The first new restaurant to open at The Whiteley is here, and it's an impressive start:
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Test Driving Nela at The Whiteley, a taste of Mayfair chic in Bayswater
Live-fire restaurant Nela is the first restaurant to open in the big new Bayswater development, The Whiteley. We went down to check out a restaurant that wouldn't look out of place in the middle of…
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/nela-restaurant-review-london-whiteley-bayswater
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Today's new reader offer - here's how to get 40% off the hand-pulled noodles at Mulan Noodle:
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Get 40% off food at Mulan Noodle in Clapham
Enjoy hand pulled noodles and sharing plates at this new Clapham restaurant and save 40% on food with this Hot Dinners reader deal.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Offers/Hot-Dinners-Restaurant-Offers/mulan-noodle-clapham-restaurant-deal-london
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The chef behind Native is coming back to London:
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Field Notes is Native’s Ivan Tisdall-Downes new London Fields wine bar and restaurant
Ivan Tisdall-Downes, former executive chef and cofounder of Native Restaurant, is opening a new venture in London Fields
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092914528/Gastroblog/Latest-news/field-notes-native-ivan-tisdall-downes-london-fields
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A day earlier than usual - here are the hottest restaurants in London for October:
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Hot Right Now - London's hottest restaurants - October 2025
All about London's top restaurants and why they're the hottest tables in town right now...
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Gordon Ramsay is bringing over a Michelin-starred LA restaurant (who are also in his new Michelin programme on Apple) to pop-up at Pizza East:
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Michelin-starred LA restaurant Pasta Bar is popping up in Shoreditch's Pizza East
Gordon Ramsay is bringing across husband-and-wife chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee, the team behind Michelin-starred LA restaurant Pasta Bar.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092914529/Gastroblog/Latest-news/pasta-bar-la-pop-up-london-pizza-east-shoreditch
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This week, there's a change of the guard at The Beaumont, the next from a top pub team and a new Italian that comes via Paris.
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The new restaurants and bars opening in London this week
Our new weekly guide to what to expect from the week ahead in London, with the restaurants, bars and more opening their doors across town.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2024040213114/Gastroblog/Latest-news/new-london-restaurants-bars-opening-this-week
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Opening today, Angela Hartnett takes over the top floor of the Royal Opera House:
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Cicoria by Angela Hartnett brings a new restaurant and rooftop terrace to the Royal Opera House
Big news for anyone heading for Covent Garden or looking for a proper dining experience to complement a cultural excursion: acclaimed chef Angela Hartnett OBE is opening a new restaurant at the Royal…
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025062014273/Gastroblog/Latest-news/angela-hartnett-royal-opera-house-restaurant-london-covent-garden
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Originally due to open in Soho, this American taco import is now coming to Broagate:
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Velvet Taco are bringing their fish & chip tacos to London
Crazy international tacos will be on the menu when US chain Velvet Taco touches down in London.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2024101113639/Gastroblog/Latest-news/velvet-taco-opening-london-soho-piccadilly-circus
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Just a couple of doors down from The Knave of Clubs, a new deli and Mediterranean-influenced wine bar is opening:
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Clara's is a mix of a deli and Mediterranean bistro and wine bar in Shoreditch
Opening just a couple of doors down from One Club Row and The Knave of Clubs, Clara's will be a cafe and deli during the day and a wine bar and bistro at night.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092614524/Gastroblog/Latest-news/claras-wine-bar-deli-bistro-shoreditch-london
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Notting Hill has a new taco restaurant that's worth checking out:
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Two Twins Tacos lands in Notting Hill with its SoCal birria tacos
Bargain taco spot Two Twins Tacos has brought its Taco Tuesdays and birria tacos to Portobello Road.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092614523/Gastroblog/Latest-news/two-twins-tacos-notting-hill-portobello-road-london
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From spectacular crab dishes to top pizzas and torched toro, here are the best things that we ate (and drank) in September:
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The best things we ate and drank in September 2025
This month we dined with Idris Elba, took in a new City Italian and feasted on high-rise maki, a showstopping tomato dish, a savoury afternoon tea, and very messy burgers.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/best-food-drink-london-september-2025
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We take a look at Teo Hot Pot in Bloomsbury, where it's all about TeoChew cuisine, British beef and your own personal hot pot:
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Test Driving Teo Hotpot, a Chinese restaurant with the best British beef and hotpots you don't have to share
Bringing a taste of Chaosan to London's Bloomsbury, Teo Hotpot turns out to be a hotpot restaurant that's all about the quality from its British grass-fed beef to clear broths.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/teo-hotpot-restaurant-bloomsbury-review-london
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Opening today - it's been very popular in London Bridge and now Heard has arrived in Soho if you fancy burgers with a little more flair (and caviar):
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Heard heads to Soho with its burgers from a two Michelin-starred chef
Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey is bringing his burger restaurant Heard to the centre of London with a Carnaby opening.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025080714402/Gastroblog/Latest-news/heard-burgers-opening-soho-carnaby-london
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Looking ahead to October, it's another busy month ahead:
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A big hit in Barcelona, natural wine bar Bar Brutal is popping up in London for two months:
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Barcelona hotspot Bar Brutal is popping up in London
Bar Brutal is known for its inventive small plates and natural wine list and it's coming to London to pop up at Seabird.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092414511/Gastroblog/Latest-news/bar-brutal-seabird-pop-up-london
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The AA Awards were last night and Jason Atherton's Row on 5 got their highest award:
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Row on 5 is London's new 5 Rosette restaurant
Jason Atherton is celebrating becoming London's new 5 Rosettes restaurant in the 2026 AA Restaurant Guide.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092314508/Gastroblog/Latest-news/aa-restaurant-guide-2026-awards
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Fancy going to Willem Dafoe's pub?
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Willem Dafoe gets a Mayfair pub named after him
The Barley Mow in Mayfair has teamed up with Laphroaig Whisky and none other than Willem Dafoe for their current stunt.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092314509/Gastroblog/Latest-news/willlem-barley-dafoe-mayfair-pub-laphroaig
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With the mid-autumn festival approaching, it's mooncake season again. Here's where to find them in London now:
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Where to get great mooncakes in London
Here's where you can find some of the very best mooncakes in London.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/mooncakes-autumn-festival-london-where-to-get
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The classic French restaurant and patisserie Richouz has returned to London. We went along to see what this new version has to offer:
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Test Driving Richoux, the return of the classic French restaurant and patisserie
Classic French restaurant (and patisserie) Richoux has returned to London. This Fitzrovia restaurant is just the beginning, so we went down to see just what the modern version of Richoux has to offer.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/richoux-fitzrovia-london-french-restaurant-review
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Gordon Ramsay confirms just where his first London Hell's Kitchen will be opening:
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Gordon Ramsay's first Hell's Kitchen in the UK is in Marble Arch
Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen is opening in London.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092314510/Gastroblog/Latest-news/hells-kitchen-london-marble-arch-cumberland-hotel
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The opening date is revealed for the restaurant that's taking over Le Gavroche - and you can book from today:
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Bonheur by Matt Abé is the restaurant replacing Le Gavroche
Matt Abé's restaurant is taking over the old Le Gavroche space.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025071514343/Gastroblog/Latest-news/bonheur-matt-abe-le-gavroche-restaurant-london
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It's been big in Notting Hill and now Ria's are coming to Soho with deep-dish Detroit-style pizzas and natural wine:
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Ria's expands to Soho with its mix of Detroit pizzas and natural wine
It's been a big hit in Notting Hill and now Ria's are bringing their Detroit-style pizzas and natural wine to Soho.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092214506/Gastroblog/Latest-news/rias-carnaby-soho-detroit-pizza-natural-wine-bar-opening
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It's always been an extremely handy pub, and now The Parcel Yard has had an upgrade:
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The Parcel Yard, one of London's most useful station pubs, has had a big glow up
It's always been one of the handiest pubs in a London train station, and for the past few weeks, The Parcel Yard has been getting a revamp.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092214504/Gastroblog/Latest-news/parcel-yard-kings-cross-st-pancras-station-redesign
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Having a craving for afternoon tea? Here's how you can get it half-price at Cafe Francois in Borough Yards:
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Café François launches Afternoon Tea with 50% off for Hot Dinners readers
Be the first in to try the new afternoon tea at Cafe Francois and save 50% on their French inspired tea offering.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Offers/Hot-Dinners-Restaurant-Offers/cafe-francois-afternoon-tea-offer
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There's still more to come at the Park Lane Hilton - they're getting ready to open a new sushi bar:
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The London Hilton on Park Lane adds a sushi bar to its line-up with 99 Sushi
Coming soon to the London Hilton on Park Lane is 99 Sushi and, like the other restaurants in the building, this isn't the first outpost of that restaurant.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025092214505/Gastroblog/Latest-news/99-sushi-park-lane-hilton-london-restaurant-opening
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Another busy week for restaurant openings which sees a new Spanish opening in Carnaby, Angela Hartnett in the Royal Opera House, new burgers & more:
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The new restaurants and bars opening in London this week
Our new weekly guide to what to expect from the week ahead in London, with the restaurants, bars and more opening their doors across town.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2024040213114/Gastroblog/Latest-news/new-london-restaurants-bars-opening-this-week
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Today's My Manor sees top pâtissier Nicolas Rouzaud give us his tips on Crouch End:
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My Manor, pâtissier Nicolas Rouzaud’s favourite Crouch End food and drink spots
Top patissier Nicolas Rouzaud has lived in London for years. He's agreed to share his favourite go-to places close to his home in Crouch End.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/my-manor-nicolas-rouzaud-crouch-end-recommendations-london
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Next up for Forza Wine, they're opening in Soho (where Daroco used to be):
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Forza Wine's next stop will be Soho
Following up on their rooftop original and the very successful National Theatre follow-up, Forza Wine are gearing up for their next big launch, this time in Soho.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091914500/Gastroblog/Latest-news/forza-wine-soho-london-bar-opening
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Finks have unveiled their new Stoke Newington cafe, transforming the space at Clissold House. We have a first look:
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Take a first look inside the new Fink's Clissold Park at Clissold House
We get a preview of the fabulous looking Fink's cafe, shop and restaurant that's taken over Clissold House in Stoke Newington
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The team behind Bottarga and Nina have opened their latest restaurant in Shoreditch. We went down to try it out:
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Test Driving Lagana, the Midas touch extends to the Pachamama Group's latest Shoreditch opening
The London Pachamama Group has just unveiled its latest restaurant to make the switch to a Mediterranean menu. We went to Shoreditch to check out Lagana.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/lagana-restaurant-review-shoreditch-pachamama-greek-london
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Michael Caines has opened his first restaurant in London - here's how you can get 25% off food during the launch with our latest offer:
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Be the first to dine at Michael Caines at The Stafford London and enjoy 25% off your food bill
All eyes are on St James where Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines has just arrived to open his first London restaurant. Better still, we've got a special discount on dining there for our readers.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Offers/Hot-Dinners-Restaurant-Offers/michael-caines-stafford-st-james-restaurant-offer
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If you're looking to really go out in style - these are the new PDRs in town:
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London's best new private dining rooms of 2025
Every year London's new restaurant openings reveal a raft of shiny new private dining rooms that are perfect for group get-togethers or company dos. Here's our pick of this year's party spaces.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/best-new-private-dining-rooms-pdrs-london-2025
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From high-end seafood to fish & chips, we run down the best restaurants in Knightsbridge:
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The best restaurants in Knightsbridge
Heading to Knightsbridge (maybe a Harrods visit)? We'll guide you to the best restaurants in Knightsbridge.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/The-best-restaurants-in-London/best-restaurants-knightsbridge-london-where-to-eat
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Our very popular Benihana deal is back:
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Benihana brings the sizzle to London with a Feast for Two for just ÂŁ59
Experience a theatrical night out at the teppenyanki grill restaurant Benihana with a feast for two, including a complimentary drink for under ÂŁ60.
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We check out this excellent new seafood restaurant in Mayfair, which happens to come from the founder of Bone Daddies:
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Test Driving Lilibet's, hospitality fit for a Queen at this new Mayfair seafood restaurant
Mayfair's key seafood spots have a new rival in Lilibet's, a glamorous arrival from an experienced restaurateur that sets great store by its old school approach to hospitality.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/lilibets-mayfair-restaurant-review-seafood-london
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Julie's has expanded across the road - first as a pop-up, but it'll be a permanent addition soon:
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Julie's spawns a sibling with new Holland Park pop up Little Julie's
Little Julie's is right now a pop up but there are plans to make this Holland Park cafe permanent.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091714496/Gastroblog/Latest-news/little-julies-holland-park-cafe-london
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Spice bags are becoming a big deal. If you haven't tried one yet, here's your chance:
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Spice bags come to Peckham with the arrival of Scaldy
Spice bags are bigger than ever in and one of the few places to get them in London is expanding. Scaldy, already in residency in the City, are coming to Peckham.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091714497/Gastroblog/Latest-news/scaldy-spice-bag-pop-up-residency-peckham
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Next up for Passione Vino, they're getting ready to open on Exmouth Market:
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Looks like Passione Vino are opening a new wine bar in Clerkenwell
The popular Shoreditch wine bar Passione Vino looks like it's expanding to Islington.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091714494/Gastroblog/Latest-news/passione-vino-exmouth-market-wine-bar
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The opening of New York Italian restaurant Carbone is nearly upon us. We talked to Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick to find out just what to expect (and what to order):
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Carbone has arrived in London, we talk to Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick about their Mayfair debut
The Carbone founders Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick give us the intel on their London opening, including what you should order on your first visit and what's exclusive to the London menu.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Articles/carbone-london-mario-jeff-london-restaurant-opening-interview
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It used to be the old F Cooke pie and eel shop in Dalston, now it's being reborn as a pub:
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Dalston's pie and eel shop gets a new life as The Black Eel pub
The Black Eel sees Exhale Brewing opening in the old F Cooke pie and eel shop on Dalston's Kingsland High Street.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091614490/Gastroblog/Latest-news/the-black-eel-pub-dalston-kingsland-high-street-london
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Coming to Soho next month, a new late-night Indo-Chinese spot:
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TANGRA comes to Soho and it's all about late-night Indo-Chinese cuisine
TANGRA is a new late-night Indo-Chinese restaurant on Frith Street, taking its name from the Tangra neighbourhood of Kolkata, with the menu influenced by the Hakka Chinese community there.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091514491/Gastroblog/Latest-news/tangra-indo-chinese-restaurant-opening-soho
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It's another busy week for new restaurants, including a Michelin-starred chef's first London opening, a very fancy Mayfair seafood spot and a certain New York restaurant finally landing in Mayfair:
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The new restaurants and bars opening in London this week
Our new weekly guide to what to expect from the week ahead in London, with the restaurants, bars and more opening their doors across town.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2024040213114/Gastroblog/Latest-news/new-london-restaurants-bars-opening-this-week
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Going to the Royal Albert Hall? Kerth Gumbs (of Fenchurch restaurant at the top of the "walkie talkie") is taking over the food for a month:
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Kerth Gumbs is popping up at the Royal Albert Hall with curried goat and a Caribbean Eton mess
He's normally seen at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street (aka the Walkie Talkie), but for one month, specifically Black History Month, chef Kerth Gumbs is coming closer to earth with a pop-up at the…
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091214481/Gastroblog/Latest-news/kerth-gumbs-elgar-pop-up-royal-albert-hall
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He won MasterChef: The Professionals and now Alex Webb is getting ready to open his own restaurant in Wimbledon:
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MasterChef: The Professionals winner Alex Webb is opening his own restaurant Orion in Wimbledon Village
He had a very successful pop-up at The Inercontinental, and now former MasterChef: The Professionals winner Alex Webb is getting ready to open his own place.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091214483/Gastroblog/Latest-news/alex-webb-masterchef-orion-restaurant-wimbledon-opening
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Late-night sandwiches are incoming:
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Sandwich Sandwich are heading to the West End with their first late night sandwich shop
The new Sandwich Sandwich on Tottenham Court Road is going to be a late night affair.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091214482/Gastroblog/Latest-news/sandwich-sandwich-tottenham-court-road-late-night-london
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The pophams Pasta restaurant is closing for good, but there's still time to visit:
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The Popham's pasta restaurant in London Fields is closing for good
One of London's best pasta restaurants is closing for good.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091214484/Gastroblog/Latest-news/pophams-pasta-restaurant-closing-london-fields
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Looking for an excuse to go back to One Club Row? The new brunch dishes should do the job:
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One Club Row unveils its next hot ticket, New York-inspired Saturday brunches
It's already one of the hottest restaurants in London, but One Club Row still have a few new tricks up their sleeve. Next up, they're introducing a brand new Saturday brunch menu and lunch too.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025091014479/Gastroblog/Latest-news/one-club-row-new-brunch-dishes-patrick-powell
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It opened slightly under the radar, but Notting Hill restaurant Fan is well worth seeking out. We popped in for our latest Test Drive:
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Test Driving Fan, a brilliant Notting Hill restaurant showcasing Neo-Nikkei with a London twist
A trio of creative folk from Lima have landed in London with their evolution of Nikkei food. We headed on over to Notting Hill to see what Fan was all about.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/fan-nikkei-restaurant-review-japanese-peruvian-notting-hill-london
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