Theatreland fixture The Ivy reopens today (1 June) after a major refurb which sees the renewal of almost everything – with the exception of the iconic stained glass windows. The landmark restaurant turns 100 in 2016, and it seems that Richard Caring’s Caprice Holdings plan to have the old girl looking her best for the centenary celebrations. […]
We’ve had New York-inspired ‘dogs in the form of Big Apple Hot Dogs in London for a while, now get ready to try the West Coast version as Top Dog launches in Soho’s Frith Street. The venture is brought to us by American Marissa Hermer and restaurateur Matt Hermer (Boujis & Bumpkin) in partnership with Ewan Venters […]
NYC steakhouse Smith & Wollensky is to open its first non-US operation in London on 17 June. The massive – 300-cover – restaurant will occupy the grandiose, art deco Adelphi Building in John Adam Street, near Charing Cross. This makes it possibly the first major non-hotel dining room to open south of the Strand since […]
After their successful pop-up turned into a permanent site in Covent Garden, the husband and wife team behind Champagne + Fromage are eyeing expansion with a third outpost coming soon. Stefano Frigerio and Maud Fierobe, together with cheese expert Franck Le Blais, will open the French artisan bistro and deli this June within Greenwich market […]
We’ve teamed up with healthy fast food chain, Suchef, to offer one lucky Harden’s reader and nine colleagues the chance to escape their desks for a quick yet tasty and nutritious lunch at the brand new Chancery Lane branch. Try one of eight signature boxes, from Teriyaki to coconut curry and beetroot salad. Each box […]
Chefs Mark Jankel and Jun Tanaka have chosen a kiosk in the City’s new Broadgate Circle development for their first permanent site – the long-time home of their Silver Airstream. Always a top tip for “good-quality take-away” among worker bees, Street Kitchen will open on 15 June. Like the van, the permanent restaurant will serve up […]
From the team behind Camberwell’s crowd-pleasing Crooked Well comes a new bistro in south London’s up-and-coming Forest Hill. Let’s hope they can continue to turn out (according to our reporters) “accomplished” British grub and “fabulous” cocktails at their latest venture, The Perry Vale. No menu details yet, but we do know that the bar and […]
The Gun has always been “a refuge from the sterility of Canary Wharf” – and now City types can enjoy its stunning views over to the O2 while sipping on current bankers’ drink of choice; the Aperol Spritz. The historic, yet “tastefully refurbished” Docklands’ gastropub has transformed its outdoor space into the Spritz Shack, complete […]
Clapham gastroboozer The Avalon may be “huge and hectic” but it’s “great for families or large groups”. And it just got a little bit better as a drink and dining hangout this summer with the launch of its newly renovated beer garden. The Avalon is the largest of the seven pubs owned by Three Cheers Pub Co. […]
This June a new café Halva Bakery comes to the Fulham Road, courtesy of classically trained pastry chef Lila Sarhang Zadeh. The dine-in and take away spot offers a range of homemade bread (from basil to vanilla flavour), pastries and cakes, as well as breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. As well as croissants and pain au chocolate, Halva also […]
