New Bar and Restaurant Openings March 2016

Dickie Fitz, Fitzrovia

What.../ Dickie Fitz brings quirky and modern Australian cuisine to Fitzrovia with its snazzy all day dining offering. On the Menu.../ Set over two floors with 160 covers, the menu has all bases covered, from working breakfasts through to leisurely lunches, catch-up dinners and after-work drinks. Menu highlights include steamed barramundi with dashi roast cabbage and daikion, lamingtons, oysters Kilpatrick and master stock chicken to share with salt baked kumara. There will also be Australian-inspired Saturday brunches. The drinks menu takes an Australasian inspired approach to cocktails, including The White Geisha (made from vodka, sake, lychee, and rose) and a Tim Tam Martini. Where.../ 48 Newman Street, London W1T 1QQ. www.dickiefitz.co.uk

Santo Remedio, Shoreditch

What…/ A Mexican Restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch by renowned Mexican Chef Edson Diaz-Fuente innovative yet authentic Mexican cooking.  Our very own Mexican food pioneer Thomasina Miers (co-founder of Wahaca restaurants) has even given her seal of approval to Edson's food. On the Menu…/ To put it simply, if you want Burritos and Fajitas, move on!  Edson's launch menu pays homage to “Anojitos Mexicanos”, the wonderfully varied street food of Mexico, alongside dishes inspired by the cuisine of Mexico City, Oaxaca and Yucatan. Dishes include Chicken wings in mole negro (a sauce made from chilies, nuts, dried fruit and chocolate); traditional Tacos including Beef Barbacoa, (six hour slow cooked beef with chile ancho, pasilla & spices); and Grilled Cactus with sautéed sweetcorn & onions. Where…/ 22 Rivington St, London EC2A 3DY www.santoremedio.co.uk

Sosharu, Clerkenwell

What…/ The irrepressible Jason Atherton looks to Japan for inspiration as he opens his seventh restaurant! On the Menu…/ Expect casual Japanese cuisine using British seasonal ingredients with a menu comprising small dishes, with sections dedicated to different specialities including temaki, hibachi grill, yaki grill, tempura, sashimi and dishes inspired by Japanese classics.  Highlights include Bream sashimi with shichimi crispy potato from the chilled section; and Sukiyaki wagyu beef, glass noodles, young leeks and shiitake from the classic dishes. Where…/ 64 Turnmill St, London EC1M 5RR http://sosharulondon.com