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Flat Iron founder and ex-Guinea Grill landlord to open pub in autumn

Well-known publican Oisín Rogers is teaming up with Flat Iron founder Charlie Carroll to open an ambitiously grand new Soho pub

Jun 23, 2023
Restaurants

64 Old Compton Street: Nima Safei to open sibling to 40 Dean Street

Like its celebrated sibling, 64 is promising comforting and familiar Italian dishes

Jun 23, 2023
Restaurants

Tate Modern to launch new café and small plates bar on the Southbank

Corner will act as an all-day cafe and evening bar, connecting the gallery with the Southbank

Jun 22, 2023
Restaurants

World’s 50 Best Restaurants: Just three London spots make the cut

London sees three restaurants make the coveted top 50 list, up from two in 2022

Jun 22, 2023
Restaurants

Full details released for new Arcade Food Hall in Battersea

Arcade Battersea will bring a host of new concepts to southwest London, alongside familiar brands from Centre Point

Jun 22, 2023
Restaurants

Beyoncé donates £8,000 to Tottenham restaurant Chuku’s

It’s good news for the small Nigerian tapas restaurant in Tottenham, which last November appeared to face financial difficulties

Jun 21, 2023
Food + Drink

Would you delay moving house for a sandwich?

A south London bakery is so popular that customers are taking six-hour trips just to try it. Josh Barrie takes a bite

Jun 21, 2023
Restaurants

Kolae: Som Saa duo launch southern Thai restaurant in Borough Market

Som Saa founders Mark Dobbie and Andy Oliver are to open a second restaurant, taking on a unit in Borough Market

Jun 20, 2023
Restaurants

Third of hospitality staff experience ‘discriminatory behaviour’

Be Inclusive Hospitality’s new report urges the industry to take steps to address inequality in the industry

Jun 20, 2023
Food + Drink

Josh Barrie’s dishes that can do one: Cheese fondue

These cauldrons of excess and expensiveness offer promise, says Josh Barrie, but all you’re really getting is a salty one-dimensional soup

Jun 19, 2023
Restaurants

Ixchel will bring a taste of Tulum to the King’s Road

Founder Fraser Carruthers said there will be no hint of “Tex Mex”, and that London was missing a little “authenticity”

Jun 16, 2023
Restaurants

Cult Milan seafood restaurant Langosteria announced for The OWO

Langosteria has long been a hit in Milan’s fashion district, as the London opening marks the group’s third outside of Italy

Jun 15, 2023
Restaurants

Macellaio founder swaps Italian steak for British game at new opening

Seasonal British ingredients will star at Fish Game, sourced ‘meticulously’ from around the UK

Jun 15, 2023
Restaurants

Carousel: Meet the kitchen cooking up the next big thing

Carousel has a knack for discovering chefs on the brink of stardom. As they reach a milestone residency, Josh Barrie finds out how they do it

Jun 14, 2023
Food + Drink

Everything you need to know about Taste of London 2023

The five-day festival returns to Regent’s Park on June 14 with Gloria, Roti King, Hoppers and more all firing up the grills

Jun 12, 2023
Food + Drink

A sparkling success: UK wines win big at Decanter World Wine Awards

Sparkling wines in the UK cemented their worth after winning a host of medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

Jun 8, 2023
Restaurants

Team behind members’ club Laylow announce new restaurant in Chelsea

Chefs Emily Dobbs and Johnnie Collins will oversee a seasonal, veg-focused menu at Lórian

Jun 6, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Too Many Critics: Fundraiser raises record-breaking £121,000

Critics cooking include Giles Coren, Grace Dent, Tom Parker Bowles and the Standard’s own David Ellis

Jun 6, 2023
Food + Drink

Josh Barrie’s dishes that can do one: Truffle oil anything

What’s a sure-fire way to ruin a moment of nuance? Wreck it with truffle oil, says Josh Barrie

Jun 5, 2023
Restaurants

Empire Empire: Disco-themed Indian restaurant to open in Notting Hill

Expect drinking, dancing and dining all under one roof — and, with a bit of luck, plenty of silk, floral shirts

Jun 3, 2023
Restaurants

Kachori: First look at new Indian with ex-Gymkhana chef

A new super modern Indian restaurant arrives at Elephant Park, with a former Gymkhana head chef in charge

Jun 2, 2023