Some say plans to gentrify the infamous Walkers Court would have the ‘King of Soho’ turning in his grave; home, as it was, to his Raymond Revuebar. But others, like Soho Estates and the developers behind the £45m project, say they have no wish to sanitise the area, but simply want to increase footfall to its […]
Purveyor of ersatz Americana Jackson & Rye has opened a third branch, in Richmond. Those who fancy a sneak peek can head there for the soft launch and enjoy 50% off food, Monday-Thursday, until 4 December. Open seven days a week, Jackson & Rye isn’t missing any tricks to get punters in the door – serving breakfast, […]
The expansion of Porky’s BBQ is fairly picking up speed. An outpost of the barbecue joint – specialising in American-style smoked meats – arrived on the South Bank’s Globe Walk in June and now another restaurant has opened at Boxpark, Shoreditch. Meat-loving hipsters can sample authentic slow-cooked American barbecue, including Memphis meaty ribs and tips (pork ribs […]
We’ve teamed up with the good people of Twizoo, a Twitter mining app that delves into the dark waters of social media to bring you the top trending restaurants in London. From delicious Chocolate Week treats at The Café at Café Royal to tea and cakes at Timberyard and Drink, Shop, Do, here are the […]
We are now finalising orders for beautifully customised versions of our restaurant guides, so get your Christmas corporate gifts dilemma wrapped up early – order by 17 October for guaranteed delivery by December. Harden’s guides – either London or national – can an be tailored to your corporate image and are available from as little […]
We’ve teamed up with the good people of Twizoo, a Twitter mining app that delves into the dark waters of social media to bring you the top trending restaurants in London. From wonderful white truffles at Pollen Street Social to spectacular views from the top of The Shard, courtesy of Oblix, here are the top […]
Once a byword for glamour, but in recent years more likely to provoke words like ‘dinosaur’, ‘tired’ and ‘dated’, Quaglino’s, in St James’s, has finally undergone a major refurb. We’ve reported the place as ‘fading’ for over a decade, to the extent that recent guides have often called for D&D London to do something about it. Perhaps someone […]
The once magnificent Crocker’s Folly in St John’s Wood, which was rescued from an uncertain fate by the Maroush Group, will reopen after a complete makeover on 25 October. Diners who want to get a sneak peek at the Victorian gin palace’s restoration can book now for a special soft launch offer of 50 per cent off their food, […]
It would appear that London’s original US diner chain, Ed’s Easy Diner, has got big plans to bring its style of ’50s kitsch to the length and breadth of the country… the UK, that is. The group, which currently has five sites London and another 26 in England and Wales, has secured a new £14 […]
In what is turning into a real life game of Monopoly, one where your starting capital needs to be oligarch billions rather than £200 for passing Go, Mayfair’s desirable restaurant sites are being snapped up by Russia’s elite. The string of Russian-backed restaurants now inhabiting the priciest heart of W1 include Novikov, Goodman, Rextail, Burger/Lobster and, most […]
