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Lunchtime on the waterfront at The Durius River Caf�

The Durius River Caf�, which opened three weeks ago, boasts that its food is overseen by no less a figure than the El Bulli-trained chef Sergi Arola Comments

Tom Aikens is back without a bang

Tom Aikens' resurrected empire is expanding once more, with a new Tom�s Kitchen at Somerset House, selling posh comfort food to the West End masses Comments (5)

Secret�s out � Life really is rosy in the Tangerine Dream Caf�

Tangerine Dream Caf� at the Chelsea Physic Garden falls under the �secret� category, in terms of its hidden location in London�s oldest botanic garden Comments

Polpetto proves small is beautiful

A miniaturised version of Beak Street's hugely successful Polpo, Polpetto's quirky, cosy setting and delightful food leaves a big impression Comments

Five places outdoors but under cover

Charles Campion recommends the best places to eat outdoors, even when it's raining Comments

France and Vienna meet in downtown Battersea at Bistro Delicat

Andrew Neather tests the interesting French-Viennese cuisine and exemplary wine list at Bistro Delicat Comments (1)

Join the queue for Otto's polenta pizza

As long as it stays away from those stuffed crusts and stocks up on paper plates, pancetta and Pinot Grigio, Otto will keep its queues Comments (3)

Brothers in the best family tradition at Tinello

Two Italian siblings are doing their culinary lineage proud with a new Pimlico venture called Tinello Comments

A Bite Out in London � Cafe Luc in Marylebone

Cafe Luc is a Modern European restaurant on the charming Marylebone High Street Comments

Baker street-cred: putting Greggs to the test

We put Greggs� chicken wrap to the test against its high street competitors in terms of taste, healthiness and value Comments

Dark 'theatre of food' at Shaka Zulu

The World Cup boosted South Africa�s reputation for hospitality. Shaka Zulu could single-handedly ruin it. Comments (15)

A Bite Out In London - Pizza East in Shoreditch

A trendy, fun pizzeria with simple but delicious food, Pizza East is ideal for creative types Comments (1)

Bookmark Sushi of Shiori for sheer raw pleasure

A superb new sushi restaurant has opened in a street most famous for its Indian fare SUSHI OF SHIORI Comments

Five places to eat on Upper Street, N1

Upper Street has an impressive selection of bars and restaurants on offer. Here are a few of our favourites Comments

The Tavern is a yummy arrival for the mummies of Tufnell Park

The Tavern is a beacon bang in the middle of Tufnell Park�s culinary desert Comments (2)

Going Ga Ga for Sushi

A modern interior with video screens on one wall, not many of the staff or customers were Japanese at Sushi Ga Ga Comments

Biff! Bang! Dishoom makes a noisy start

Ceiling fans, marble-topped tables, bentwood chairs and a version of a huge railway clock are all present and correct but nostalgia and atmosphere must be sought at Dishoom. Comments

A Bite out in London � Electric Brasserie in Notting Hill

Be it tapas or a three course dinner, there is plenty on offer at trendy hotspot, Notting Hill Brasserie Comments

Jamie's Italian is true to its essence

Fay Maschler doesn�t believe it is just the name and fame of Jamie Oliver that packs them in. The dishes arefresh, seemingly healthy and fairly priced. Comments (4)