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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Jimi on Hoko: It’s half diner, half cab office — and hits a sweet spot

The implicit off-menu special is a possible side order of Type 2 diabetes, says Jimi Famurewa, but this one-trick pony is a joy

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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

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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

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Jimi Famurewa on Leo’s: A beauty, but can’t they do a proper menu?

Jimi Famurewa lets the air out of what is admittedly an ostensibly irresistible balloon

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15 dad-friendly restaurants perfect for celebrating Father’s Day

Whether your pa is daddy cool or more of a strait-laced father figure, here’s where to treat the old man

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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

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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

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The hottest restaurants opening in June, from Outcrop to Kima

From late-night sandwiches to South African tapas, Ben McCormack has the new openings to get excited about in June

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Join the cue at one of London’s hottest BBQ restaurants

It’s not all Webers and bad weather. From Texan meats cooked low and slow to the glow of a Middle Eastern charcoal grill, Ben McCormack feels the heat

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The best fish and chips in London, from Masters Superfish to Poppies

From cod and haddock to halibut and Dover sole, there isn’t a fish that isn’t improved by being deep-fried. Here are 15 of the capital’s best fish and chip shops

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Jimi Famurewa on Lasdun: Tricky venture turned into true destination

Where Lasdun could have been a chilly holding pen, the National Theatre’s new restaurant reassures with its straightforward menu

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Aulis: First look at Simon Rogan’s redesigned chef’s table restaurant

The Soho spot has had a makeover — and now boasts a small bar

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12 sandwiches to try in London for National Sandwich Week

From mortadella rolls to plump egg sandos, London has a sandwich culture to rival any in the world

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Just a third of hospitality venues ‘feel optimistic’ about coming year

An alliance of trade bodies is calling on the government to help pubs and restaurants survive higher energy costs

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Kitchen Table cuts price by a third as chefs make dining out cheaper

Kitchen Table, which at one point was the country’s most expensive restaurant, has reduced the price of its two Michelin-starred tasting menu by a third

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The 22 best Sunday roasts in London

From cosy boozers to high-end hotels, here’s where to find the roasts with the most

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Take it outside: London’s top al fresco terraces, from Toklas to Ombra

From riverside lunches to rooftop suppers, Ben McCormack selects 15 of the capital’s finest restaurant terraces

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London’s best brunches, from Dishoom to Ozone

From pancakes and eggs benny to avo toast and shakshuka, here are the best places to combine breakfast and lunch (and possibly cocktail hour, too). Ben McCormack and Clare Finney waffle on

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Help! I’m a restaurant critic but now chefs are judging my cooking

On June 4, critics plays chef and chefs play critic in a bid to raise £100,000 for Action Against Hunger. David Ellis is nervously donning his whites

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Al Kahf: Truly unforgettable Somali food

Welcome to a hidden grotto of home-style East African cooking that spikes endorphins and costs next to nothing, says Jimi Famurewa

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The 17 best restaurants in Chelsea, from Stanley’s to Daphne’s

Whether you were made in Chelsea or not, it’s a rather nice place to end up. Here are the 17 best places to eat

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Alain Ducasse and Wolfgang Puck partner for one-off London dinner

Alain Ducasse and Wolfgang Puck, two of the world’s most celebrated and sought-after chefs, will host an intimate one-off dinner in June

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Midland Grand Dining Room: Decadence done right

Blowouts still exist and this is a better place to have one than most, says Jimi Famurewa

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Outcrop: New “green social club” pop-up launching at 180 The Strand

John Chantarasak will head up much of the cooking, with Desiree Chantarasak looking after the wine

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London’s best vegetarian restaurants (that meat eaters will like too)

There’s more to meat-free than another mushroom risotto. Clare Finney maps out the top spots for those living life on the veg

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Equal Parts: Michael Sager opens bar with a nod to Hopper’s Nighthawks

The man behind Sager + Wilde says his new bar is “the realisation of a dream”

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New Sri Lankan restaurant Trinco pays homage to childhood cooking

Trinco is a community focused restaurant at the co-working space Oru, Dulwich

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The Vurger Co. narrowly avoids collapse, saved at ‘the eleventh hour’

The Vurger Co. has closed its Canary Wharf site as hospitality struggles amid the cost of living crisis

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Tacos, tostadas and beyond: London’s best Mexican restaurants and bars

Still think London doesn’t do good Mexican food? Think again, says Clare Finney. Here’s where to toast on Cinco de Mayo

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Lift your spirits: London’s very best margaritas for Cinco de Mayo

The recipe for a good time? Take my advice with a pinch of salt, says Clare Finney, but it’s all down to tequila, triple sec and lime

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Story Cellar: A Jenga tower of flavours

Ostensibly a Paris-inspired rotisserie chicken joint, what Tom Sellers has really opened is really quite remarkable, says Jimi Famurewa

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Jamie Oliver to open new London restaurant in Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The Naked Chef will open a British restaurant at The Theatre Royal Druy Lane

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10 restaurants in London for exceptional salad

A well-made salad is a fine thing, and a dish best not ignored