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<p>Take a breather: Lilienblum is marred by some perplexing choices </p>
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Jimi Famurewa on Lilienblum: Eccentric Israeli sends mixed messages

Lilienblum founder Eyal Shani is on his third UK opening in a year. What’s the rush, wonders Jimi Famurewa

<p>Celebrated: Shinji Kanesaka, who has held two Michelin stars in Tokyo since 2018 </p>
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Sushi Kanesaka: Master chef Shinji Kanesaka to open 13-seat counter

The new restaurant, dedicated to Edomae sushi, will serve 18 courses for £420, making it the most expensive menu in the country

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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

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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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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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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 The Parakeet: One of London’s great gastro pubs

In the mischievous clamour of this joyful pub, two former Brat chefs serve serene, smoke-wreathed brilliance on the plate

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Chef Adriana Cavita on the hell of spending eight months in exile

It was a dream come true for chef Adriana Cavita to open in London— until her visa expired. Here, she details being forced to decamp 9000km to Mexico City

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Why London is hotting up for Greek cooking

Not made it to a great Greek restaurant in a while? Here’s why it’s feta late than never, says Josh Barrie

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The best steak in London, from Hawksmoor to Flat Iron and beyond

Ben McCormack plates up the choicest cuts in the capital

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The hottest restaurants opening in May, from Emmanuelle to 20 Berkeley

From classic French in St Pancras to modern British at the National Theatre, Ben McCormack names the new openings to get excited about in May

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Greek restaurateurs to open ‘fin-to-gill’ seafood restaurant

Diners will be able to choose seafood from a counter before chefs prepare a tailored menu using the whole fish

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Maene: Hidden rooftop needs to find itself

This new venture from Nick Gilkinson is perfectly lovely, says Jimi Famruewa, but it’s also hampered by its own limitations

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Budgie Montoya to open new Filipino street food restaurant Apoy

Apoy will serve a simple menu focusing on skewers, rice and dipping sauces

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Restaurants worth travelling for: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Nearly 40 years after it first opened, Le Manoir still twinkles with a little magic, says David Ellis

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Critics to face off at Cinnamon Club in aid of Action Against Hunger

The Cinnamon Club will host the first event in aid of Action Against Hunger since 2019

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Endo Kazutoshi to open new rooftop restaurant and sake bar at The OWO

Endo Kazutoshi’s as yet unnamed restaurant will see the Michelin-starred sushi master continue to define his modern Japanese cooking

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Karen’s Diner: Is this the world’s rudest restaurant?

Karen’s Diner is going viral for its deliberately awful service. David Ellis and Clare Finney head in for a talking-to

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Miznon founder Eyal Shani announces new, upscale restaurant Lilienblum

The May opening is promising Shani’s signature eccentricity, but will shy away from Miznon’s fast-casual food

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Tom Sellers is not the chef you think he is

A decade after being dubbed the bad boy of cooking, Tom Sellers tells David Ellis why there has always been more to him than the ‘rock star’ headlines

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Where to eat lunch in London on Easter Sunday

From roasts with the most to refined Indian feasts, Josh Barrie names the very best spots for celebrating Easter

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Soho institution L’Escargot to reopen after sudden closure

The decades-old restaurant closed suddenly in February

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Nessa: A nostalgic haven of comfort

Despite a few confused moments, mostly Nessa offers something generous in spirit, says Jimi Famurewa