As a special to The Skinny Bib, I dedicate this little corner to the newest openings and the latest reviews of London eateries. Not only that I like to be served first, but I also love putting myself forward, trying and testing places for my followers.
The “new restaurant” list will, therefore, be regularly updated and feature London restaurants of no more than 6 months of age. And these are some of the latest…
APRIL
Yoobi
In a sentence: London’s self-claimed first “temaki” bar offers good quality hand-rolled sushi to eat in and take away…(full review here).
Oriental Dragon
In a sentence: Fitzrovia goes dirty after an offal-y Sichaunese specialty restaurant…(full review here).
MEATmarket
In a sentence: London’s institution ‘MEATliquor’ burgers arrive in Covent Garden…(full review here).
MARCH 2012
Ittenbari
In a sentence: a Japanese ramen restaurant import serves up so far so good ramen in London…(full review here).
Cinnamon Soho
In a sentence: celebrated chef Vivek Singh opens a new joint in Soho and promises a thorough modern Indian fare…(full review here).
Mari Vanna
In a sentence: the advocate of Russian home cooking has landed in Knightsbridge with a glam factor…(full review here).
Cotidie
In a sentence: 2-Michelin-starred chef from Italy launches a restaurant with imaginative Italian cooking in Marylebone…(full review here).
FEBRUARY 2012
Pizza Pilgrims
In a sentence: three Brit boys in a van around Italy arrives back with wicked pizza recipes…(full review here).
Ceviche
In a sentence: a new Soho tapas restaurant specialising in ceviche showcases an exciting Peruvian menu…(full review here).
10 Greek Street
In a sentence: Wapping Project chef has moved to Soho along with his minimal modern European menu…(full review here).
Karpo
In a sentence: A American Diner’s near King Cross’s cooks up a menu with non-American twists…(full review here).
Mele e Pere
In a sentence: A charming “trattoria” in Soho camouflaged by a window display of pear-and-apple-shaped Murano glass promises northern Italian fare…(full review here).
JANUARY 2012
Dabbous
In a sentence: Ollie Dabbous, ex-Texture head chef, goes fuss-free innovative in Fitzrovia…(full review here)
Pitt Cue Co.
In a sentence: Tom and Jamie of last year’s famed Southbank barbecue truck comes to rock Soho…(full review here)
Leon de Bruxelles
In a sentence: The mega mussel chain restaurant from Belgium expands to London…(full review here)
DECEMBER 2011
Burger and Lobster:
In a sentence: A new venture from the team behind Goodman’s offers the most tempting choice of “lobster or burger or lobster roll”…(full review here).
MEATliquor:
In a sentence: #MEATEASY has found a permanent site and is shaking up Oxford Street with greasy burgers…(full review here).
Pizarro:
In a sentence: Jose Pizarro unveils a more proper eatery a few doors from his eponymous tapas bar in Bermondsey…(full review here).
NOVEMBER 2011
Alyn Williams at The Westbury:
In a sentence: Ex-Marcus Wareing head chef opens his first eponymous restaurant in Mayfair focusing on light, inventive interpretation of British classics…(full review here).
The Delaunay:
In a sentence: Jeremy King of The Wolseley opens a sister restaurant in Aldwych promising the old world glam…(full review here).
Novikov “Italian” Restaurant
In a sentence: The other restaurant by Novikov in this multi-million venue serves up reliable food and Italian vibe…(full review here).
Novikov “Pan Asian” Restaurant
In a sentence: Russian restaurateur Arkady Novikov excites the London scene with a mammoth space that hosts two incredible restaurants, one of which is Pan Asian…(full review here).
E Mishkins
In a sentence: Russell Norman shakes up Covent Garden with his 5th establishment, a “kind of Jewish deli”…(full review here).
Union Jacks
In a sentence: Jamie Oliver launches the flagship of his new Brit-inspired pizza joint with pizza king Chris Bianco…(full review here).
Cabana
In a sentence: A new Brasilian “chain” restaurant specialising in street food and grills opens doors at St Giles Cenral…(full review here).
Young Turks at The Ten Bells
In a sentence: The talented duo Young Turks takes over London’s historical pub for three weeks for their reasonably priced British “bistronomique” menu which changes weekly…(full review here and here).
OCTOBER 2011
Assemblage
In a sentence: East London welcomes a unique restaurant serving modern, eclectic British cuisine…(full review here).
The Balcon
In a sentence: An Anglo-French brasserie off St James’s Park does not thrill or intrigue the scene…(full review here).
Copita
In a sentence: A brand new Spanish tapas bar in Soho, sister to Barrica, offers something extraordinarily inventive and beautiful…(full review here).
Fornata
In a sentence: Babbo team goes commercial in Carnaby Street with this budget, quick and good Italian “small plate” cafe-restaurant…(full review here).