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Tuck into a tasty day out at this year’s Stratford Food Festival

Looking to clean up. Thomas Keller brings The French Laundry to London

A ‘pop up restaurant (yes, yawn, another) it will be called “The French Laundry at Harrods” but we hope the cooking will have a bit more imagination than that. It should do, Keller has a fine reputation at his home restaurant (he lives next door) which he started in 1994.

Monday, August 8 Wine Dinner The 1 Lombard Street Cellar Greats

1 Lombard Street the  restaurant and brasserie in the City of London opposite the Bank of England has recently launched a Wine Society. The Society offers the opportunity to taste and learn about some of the world's greatest wines, and to meet many of the people who produce them.
The next wine dinner on August 8 when sommelier Matthew Mawtus will present some of his favourite vintages from the 1 Lombard Street cellar.

Malaysia night returns to Trafalgar Square

Fancy experiencing an authentic Malaysian street food market? Drop in on Trafalgar Square between 3pm and 10pm on Friday, 23rd September and wander round this year's Pasar Malam.

Tristan Welch brews up a set tea custard

We've all seen teas used in savoury dishes, here Launceston Place head chef Tristan Welch raises a mug to the humble brew and uses it in a set custard recipe

An Iced Tea Remix by Dre Masso

Mixologist Dre Masso gives his remix of the Long Island Iced Tea with his Almond Iced Tea recipe

Vintage Festival returns!

Vintage, the festival voted UK's Best New Festival at the 2010 Festival Awards last year, is back. This year, it forms part of the Festival of Britain's 60th anniversary celebrations and takes place at the Southbank Centre over the weekend of the 29th to 31st of July.

Raising Selfridges roof with Truvia

It's a sugar substitute albeit a remarkable one. Truvia is that Holy Grail, a zero calorie sugar that’s made from a plant discovered in Argentina called a Stevia. Plenty were around to try and the sweetness of the leaves is remarkable, albeit with a bit of nettle thrown in.

The Cloudy Bay Shack forages with Skye Gyngell

Cloudy Bay wine is bringing the Cloudy Bay Shack – a pop-up airstream that offers  the chance to experience some of the best Cloudy Bay wines matched with bespoke food dishes.

Kirin Ichiban’s “Pop-Up” Yatai Restaurant

Kirin Ichiban, Japan’s Prime Brew has announced the launch of their “pop-up” Yatai in conjunction with the head chefs of London’s Japanese restaurant Yashin sushi & bar and their  Kushiage style restaurant set to launch in 2012.

Champagne & Strawberries at The Mount Street Deli

On Tuesday 19th July, The Mount Street Deli will host an evening tasting of Grower’s Champagne, hosted by Tom Harrow from Wine Chap, the leading experts on wine selection. The champagnes will be accompanied by canapés created by the deli’s head chef, Mary Lewis.

Luncheon: a new Sunday lunch dining club for London.

Luncheon is a new Sunday lunch dining club from Ben Tish, executive chef of The Salt Yard group and Max Halley, a freelance food journalist.

Maille Mustard Boutique to Open in Spitalfields Market

For one week only in the heart of Spitalfields Market, Maille Mustard will be operating a mustard Boutique. The Boutique will be open from Wednesday 13^th to Sunday 17^th July and will be located in Spitalfields’ Victorian market hall.

First Som Tam bar arrives in London in September

London's first Som Tam bar, SUDA, will open in September 2011 in St Martin’s Courtyard, a new development in Covent Garden off Upper St Martin’s Lane.

Street Kitchen - they're on their mobile!

Having successfully launched at last year’s London Restaurant Festival, Street Kitchen is out of its garage and will be hitting the streets, popping up at various locations this summer, kicking off with Finsbury Avenue Square at the British Land / Blackstone-owned Broadgate, the premier office campus in the City.

Awana’s Seafood Festival

Malaysian restaurant Awana is celebrating the very best of the sea by hosting a two-week Seafood Festival from Monday 4th – Sunday 17th July. The restaurant’s head chef, Virasamy Poliah has devised a mouth-watering feast, blending exotic flavours and traditional Malaysian ingredients.

Deluxe Bento Boxes at Great Eastern Dining Room

The newly launched four-strong selection of Japanese-inspired bento boxes offers a snapshot of the restaurant’s contemporary Asian menus. Summery Duck and Watermelon Salad, Maki Rolls and Black Cod and Yuzu Miso – all favourites from the Great Eastern Dining Room – make an appearance on the bento menu alongside superior Sushi and Sashimi and classic Tempura.

Cakey Perry High Tea

Cakey Perry is a unique culinary experience entirely inspired by the Katy Perry’s California Girl’s video which is set in a fantasy Candyland landscape.

Satsuma to re-launch on 1 September

Currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment Satsuma, Soho’s urban-style Japanese restaurant, is set to officially re-launch on 1 September 2011. The complete redesign will include pod-style seating for up to four diners. Diners who visit the restaurant during the two week soft opening period, from mid-August until 31 August 2011, will receive 25% off the total food and drinks bill.

Busaba Eathai to open in Covent Garden

Busaba Eathai, the modern Thai restaurant, is expanding - bringing the taste of Thailand to Covent Garden, with its eighth addition opening on Thursday 30 June, in Floral Street.