Mad For Garlic, one of Korea’s most popular restaurant chains with 27 outlets and a further 4 across Asia, has announced plans to bring its handcrafted artisanal Italian cuisine into the US, EU and ME markets. In recent years, South Korea has become well known for its remarkable economic growth and a cultural trend called ‘Korean Wave”, with Korean cultural exports and … [Read more...]
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Gunpowder founders Harneet and Devina Baweja to open Madame D’s
This May, Harneet and Devina Baweja will open their new restaurant Madame D’s in Spitalfields on the second floor of No.76, overlooking Commercial Street. Following the success of Gunpowder, their home style Indian kitchen, Harneet, Devina and Head Chef Nirmal Save will bring their love of the darker, oriental flavours of the Himalayas to London. Taking the oriental bedrock … [Read more...]
100% ‘Made in Scotland’ menu puts Scottish food in the spotlight
Leading catering and hospitality company, Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, has created an entirely Scottish menu for more than 800 guests in a major culinary challenge. Chefs in the company’s Craft & Innovation team spent four months planning the 100% Scottish feast for international tourism executives attending the annual VisitScotland Expo at the Edinburgh Corn … [Read more...]
Anthony Demetre to launch Bistrot at Wild Honey St James
By Angela Green: Anthony Demetre to launch Bistrot at Wild Honey St James. Bistrot at Wild Honey will launch on 27 April 2024. The ‘little sister’ to Michelin-starred restaurant Wild Honey St James on Pall Mall, Bistrot is inspired by the ‘bistronomy’ movement in Europe over the last decade. Chef Anthony Demetre has devised a seasonally-changing, accessible menu and … [Read more...]
London’s Nest announces opening of countryside sibling
By Angela Green: London’s Nest announces opening of countryside sibling. Nest Farmhouse, the countryside sibling to the Michelin-starred and Green Michelin-starred Restaurant St Barts and Nest in London, will open on June 5th. Nestled on a 1,000-acre working farm in Docking, North Norfolk, this restaurant with rooms will take its inspiration … [Read more...]
CH&CO crowns 2024 Chef of the Year
By Angela Green: CH&CO crowns 2024 Chef of the Year. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Ciaran McGill, a Head Chef for Gather & Gather Ireland has been crowned CH&CO Chef of the Year 2024. McGill triumphed against strong competition at the grand finals, held at the University of West London. The cohort of talented finalists comprised of … [Read more...]
Sam’s Kitchen introduced to Chiswick
By Angela Green: Sam’s Kitchen introduced to Chiswick. West London duo Sam Harrison and Fanny Stocker are bringing their popular Sam’s Kitchen concept to Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, this March. Following a successful launch in Hammersmith last year, Sam’s Kitchen has quickly gained a reputation with locals for its elevated take on breakfast and brunch … [Read more...]
Country Range crowns its seafood selection with arrival of King Prawns
Leading independent foodservice brand Country Range has added some royalty to its seafood selection with the launch of sweet and juicy king prawns, which are also sustainably sourced and IQF frozen. Sweet, succulent and supremely versatile, they are perfect simply fried in garlic and butter as a starter, delicious when used as a decadent twist in a classic prawn cocktail and … [Read more...]
Filipino-inspired menu installs The Sheffield College as Zest Quest Asia 2024 champions
By Angela Green: Filipino-inspired menu installs The Sheffield College as Zest Quest Asia 2024 champions. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club An ambitious Filipino-inspired menu has catapulted Phoebe Tuttle, Beth Brewster, and Joe Defries of The Sheffield College into their new roles as 2024 Zest Quest Asia champions, a victory that comes with a weeklong trip … [Read more...]
New era for one of London’s most storied music pubs
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Knight of Notting Hill is a brand-new gastropub boasting sumptuous interiors, an eclectic mix of seasonal classic pub food, cocktails, craft beers, wine & live music. Chef Akash Singh brings exceptional pedigree and versatility to the stove following stints at Benares followed by the opening … [Read more...]
Golfers raise £1,500 for training and development of young talent entering hospitality
By Angela Green If you judge hospitality by the smiles of guests leaving, the smiles on the faces of three young trainees from The CRUMBS Project departing The Belfry last Thursday would have passed the sternest of tests. Last Thursday the H&C News Golf Day, in Partnership with Meiko UK took place, as always, at The Belfry. Teams and players from across the industry … [Read more...]
A Tuscan treasure in the heart of Knightsbridge
By Majella Taylor Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software I’ve never been to Tuscany nor experienced the delights of its cuisine, so I was extremely excited about visiting the newly opened Cantinetta Antinori, located on Harriet Street, a stone’s throw from Sloane Street. The restaurant concept is born from a family steeped in twenty six generations of wine … [Read more...]
An introduction to a distinct passion for pasta via southern Italy
By Angela Green The perfect bowl of pasta is most people’s favourite meal, and Spagnoletti in King’s Cross delivers a menu packed with personality, flavour and colour. The Spagnoletti food focus is southern Italian, and the overall menu in the all-day restaurant is fun, contemporary, creative, casual and affordable. Head Chef Girolamo de Gennaro is a pasta specialist, … [Read more...]
Sam’s Kitchen opens this week
New Opening by Majella Taylor Sam Harrison has announced the launch of Sam’s Kitchen, a day-time café in Hammersmith, west London, around the corner from Sam’s Riverside restaurant and just opposite Sam’s Larder. Open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch from 1 June 2023, at 17 Crisp Road, W6, Sam’s Kitchen has just 24 seats and a handful of tables on the pavement – it’s … [Read more...]
Magenta, a most memorable destination
By Majella Taylor Kings Cross has changed a great deal since my arrival in London in 1996. It wasn’t really an area you would visit unless completely necessary, and it certainly wasn’t the humdrum of food and drink offerings that it is today. The Michelin endorsed Magenta is located within The Megaro Hotel on the doorstep of Kings Cross. The bold cerise and butterfly … [Read more...]