London Restaurant News

London Restaurant News
One of the top cities for gastronomy in the world? We certainly think so. Read up on the latest restaurant openings, refurbishments and events taking place throughout London.
New S&M Café
This cosy café chain perfects the art of sausage dining with a range of 14 types of sausage (including daily specials), choice of mash and mushy peas. Inside you'll find cosy interiors and twee checked table cloths. The latest S&M has just opened in Leadenhall Market. Pop in for some Toad in the Hole or even just a cup of tea and it's bound to become your favourite local.Where: 28 Leadenhall Market, London, EC3When: Now open
Afternoon Tea with a Twist
Brunello at the Baglioni has a new super indulgent afternoon tea. It's chocolate themed! Snack on dark chocolate scones topped with Italian chocolate spread, white and dark chocolate pastries, chocolate truffles and chocolate dipped strawberries. Accompany with hot chocolate and cream. The diet starts tomorrow!Where: Brunello at the BaglioniWhen: Available 7 days a week from 4pm to 6pmBooking: £28.00 per person, to book call +44 (0)207 368 5900
Afternoon De-Light at the Metropolitan
If you're counting the carbs but still want to enjoy some light afternoon treats, The Metropolitan has a new afternoon tea that doesn't come with guilty consciences. The Afternoon De-Light menu is made up of low-gluten scones and cup cakes, wheat-free macaroons and no bread sandwiches. Tea is served with a choice of fruit teas or martini cocktails.Where: The Met Bar and the Lobby Lounge, The MetropolitanWhen: Thursdays to Saturdays from 3pm -6pm.Price: From £24 per person
Crayfish Season at Harvey Nichols
It's crayfish season in Sweden and to celebrate Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant is serving up Swedish crayfish platters for sharing. Plates come with dill mayonnaise and toasted rye bread and there's a special menu of to Swedish schnapps to accompany while the season lasts.When: 13 Aug-1 SepWhere: Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant
London Restaurant Awards
The London Restaurant Awards return after a 2 year break. The nominees for this year's awards have now been announced. Categories include French Restaurant of the Year, New Restaurant of the Year and Outstanding London Chef. Anthony Demetre, Chris Galvin, Jason Atherton, Mark Hix, Rowley Leigh and Theo Randall will battle it out for best London chef. Have you got a favourite? Visit the London Restaurant Awards website to cast your vote.When: A gala awards ceremony is taking place on 1 September at Grosvenor House.Book tickets and vote: www.londonrestaurantawards.co.uk
Meat Locker at Green Door Bar & Grill
Treat yourself to a summer meat treat at new city restaurant Green Door Bar & Grill. Green Door prides itself on its tasty beef and each week pulls together a selection of prime cuts from the Meat Locker. Choose from weekly specials like 14oz Prime Rib and 10oz Blackened Rib Eye Steak. Beef is sourced from Cornwall, Scotland and Ireland and aged for up to 28 days in the meat locker.Where: Green Door Bar and Grill, 33 Cornhill, London EC3
The Devonshire Terrace
City slickers have a new play pad! The Devonshire Terrace has opened in Devonshire Square by Liverpool Street Station. This smokers' paradise has a large outdoor terrace and up to 3 (optional) private dining rooms each with their own smoking balconies. Food is informal all-day brasserie style and includes dishes like broad bean and pea risotto, salmon fishcakes, and a fancy Devonshire rump steak burger with foie gras.When: Now openWhere: Building 9, Devonshire Square, London EC2
Manicomio
Italian restaurant and deli Manicomio opens in the city this week. The 3-storey building (designed by Norman Foster) includes a café and takeaway deli, The Roundhouse Bar, and a 55-seat restaurant. Executive chef Tom Salt offers a regional Italian menu, using many ingredients associated the Italian Slow Food movement. Try the classic lobster spaghetti, or pan-fried pink bream with grilled aubergine salsa. This is the 2nd Manicomio to arrive in London; the original Manicomio is in Chelsea.When: Now openWhere: Gutter Lane, London EC2
Albannach – New Gaelic Grazing Menu
Albannach is showcasing a new Celtic menu. Choose from a menu of tortellini of haggis with wild mushroom cream, oat-crusted kedgeree bites, tea and whisky smoked salmon and highland blue bridies (Scottish meat pie) with confit of red onion.Where: AlbannachWhen: New Gaelic menu now available.Prices: Gaelic menu: 1 dish – £5.50; 3 dishes – £15; 5 dishes – £20.
L'Anima
A new contemporary Italian restaurant has opened in Shoreditch. Chef and proprietor is Francesco Mazzei (previously at St Alban) and architect Claudio Silvestrin has designed the space. Think sleek, and minimal: mirrors, limestone, crisp white tablecloths and white leather chairs. Sample Mazzei's signature – fish stew with Sardinian fregola. Or start your day with an Italian breakfast – organic frittata with porcini mushrooms, pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes and stracchino.Where: 1 Snowden Street, London, EC2AWhen: Now open
Quo Vadis
This classic Soho brasserie has been given a total revamp by Sam and Eddie Hart (the duo behind Spanish restaurants Fino and Barrafina). The newly-decorated elegant dining space now seats 85; upstairs, you'll find the Quo Vadis Members Club and 2 private dining rooms. Head chef Jean Philippe Patruno comes fresh from a 5-year stint at Fino. The menu features light salads, seafood and more hearty dishes like Rib of Lincoln Red Beef (for 2), and Rack of Hoggart to satisfy larger appetites.When: Now openWhere: Quo Vadis