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PITT CUE has moved from its Soho premises to a larger venue on Devonshire Square in the City. The American barbecue specialist, which started life as a food van, has expanded its menu (although no more pulled pork) and now takes reservations. pittcue.co.uk

SOSHARU is the seventh London venture from Jason Atherton’s the Social Company. Launched last month, it’s a Japanese izakayastyle restaurant serving casual yet high-end small dishes. It’s located in the Turnmill building in Clerkenwell. sosharulondon.com

PHARMACY 2, the second incarnation of Damien Hirst’s restaurant, which closed in Notting Hill in 2003, opened in the artist’s new Newport Street Gallery in Vauxhall in February. Launched in partnership with Mark Hix, it serves classic British and European dishes.

pharmacyrestaurant.com

100 WARDOUR STREET opened in the Soho space formerly occupied by Floridita and the Marquee Club in January. Part of D&D London, the restaurant, bar and music venue serves food until 2am and holds 425 diners or 870 for events. 100wardourst.com

DICKIE FITZ launched in the former home of Fitzrovia’s Newman Street Tavern in February. The all-day brasserie offers Pacific-inspired cuisine and New World wines in an art decoinspired setting. dickiefitz.co.uk

LOW, SLOW AND JUKE opened in Victoria in February. The American barbecue restaurant and bar serves up meats handrubbed and smoked for up to 16 hours, along with bourbons, cocktails and craft beers.

lowslowandjuke.com

THE LIGHTERMAN opened on Granary Square in King’s Cross last month. The bar and dining room is housed in a three-floor newbuild overlooking the Regent’s Canal, with outdoor seating. It serves a modern British all-day menu. thelighterman.co.uk

TOM’S KITCHEN was set to launch its fifth London venue at the end of March, at HMS Belfast. It comprises a 58-cover rooftop bar and a 46-seat deli serving sandwiches, salads and platters. tomskitchen.co.uk