Smoky Boys BBQ and Grill Haus, the leading name in Halal, premium meat barbecue and burger restaurants, which currently has three restaurant sites on the outskirts of London and a delivery kitchen unit, has just signed with the new Boxpark Wembley to open a site there in October this year. The announcement also coincides with rapid expansion plans with yet another … [Read more...]
Las Iguanas and The Entertainer raise over £30,000 for local kids charities
For every party booking of 10 or more this Christmas, Las Iguanas the Latin American Restaurant Group, donated £5 to their Community Present Project fund to bring joy to children in need, and they can now confirm that they will be donating a whopping total of over £30,000 to the fund this year. Their partners in this festive fundraising initiative are The Entertainer, the … [Read more...]
Pita pandemonium at Berber & Q Shawarma Bar
Throughout January, Berber & Q Shawarma Bar are beating back the post-festive blues with a guest chef collaboration series in celebration of the humble but mighty pita. Josh Katz and Mattia Bianchi are welcoming four of London’s hottest chefs to their Exmouth Market kitchen to create a pita that will run as a special on the Shawarma Bar menu for a week. The line-up sees Dan … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan Announce 2015/16 Results
Drake & Morgan, the London-based bar and restaurant group backed by Bowmark Capital, announces its financial results. Turnover increased 17% to £28.8m (52 weeks to 27 March 2016). LFL turnover up 2.6% EBITDA increased 12% to £3.6m Pre-tax profit at £1.8m Drake and Morgan at King’s Cross opened in September 2015 Current Trading and Expansion Trading … [Read more...]
Joe Allen celebrate 40 years as the West End’s Canteen
This January, Joe Allen turns 40 and to mark the occasion, the theatreland institution has gathered the great-and-the-good to ring in 40 years. On the 29th January 2017, owners Tim Healy and Lawrence Hartley will welcome esteemed alumni and a star-studded line-up of regulars to host a rather unusual dinner party. Joe’s friends and family will takeover the restaurant, serving up … [Read more...]
Stonehouse serve up slice of the action as 50th Pizza & Carvery opens
Having opened two pilot restaurants in the summer of 2015, Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery celebrated a significant milestone for the brand when opening their 50th restaurant, The Crown in Kings Heath, Birmingham, earlier this month. The opening of the Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, located on Alcester Road, signalled an exciting step for the new dining concept from … [Read more...]
Big Easy strikes partnership with Deliveroo
Deliveroo, the on-demand delivery service is now offering customers the chance to order from all of Big Easy’s restaurants in London. Customers can now order the renowned menu from Chelsea and Covent Garden, and Canary Wharf from the 28th December, with orders guaranteed to arrive within 30 minutes. Through the partnership, Big Easy will offer its authentic American … [Read more...]
Double rosette restaurant relaunches in Scottish Highlands
One of Scotland’s most exciting up and coming young chefs John McNulty, is relaunching The Taynuilt Hotel, where he is Chef / Patron, as The Taynuilt: Etive Restaurant with Rooms in January 2017. John bought the traditional coaching inn in 2012 and renovated it, opening a restaurant – The Snug to great acclaim. Now, after four years, with a loyal foodie following and two AA … [Read more...]
Bar + Block Steakhouse Arrives in King’s Cross
Ready for a grilling King’s Cross? Bar + Block Steakhouse has landed on York Way with high-quality steaks at high-street prices. Whether you’re looking for a beefed-up breakfast, lunch or dinner, diners can expect a menu that’s a cut above the rest. Located in the bona fide drinking + dining hub of King’s Cross, Bar + Block is the latest arrival to London’s steakhouse scene. … [Read more...]
Gizzi Erskine and Des McDonald join forces at Selfridges, Forest Restaurant & Bar
Forest Restaurant & Bar is celebrating the festive season with a touch of nostalgia this year, joining forces with chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine on a series of decadent feasting menus to kick start the Christmas party season. Available throughout December, the feasting menus are the perfect way to indulge and celebrate with family and friends this Christmas. Gizzi … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s celebrates former waiter’s X-Factor win
Carluccio’s ‘Team Terry’ is still celebrating after the former Carluccio’s waiter was crowned the winner at The X Factor final on Sunday night (11.12.16). Matt Terry was still working at Carluccio’s Bromley when he auditioned for the show and had to keep his progress a secret from his colleagues. The X Factor finalist returned to Carluccio’s Bromley last Wednesday … [Read more...]
Leon appoints Nellie Nichols as Director of Food
As a sign of its commitment to innovate in naturally fast food and open in new international markets, LEON has appointed a new Director of Food to its senior team. Nellie Nichols, who first worked for the chain in 2012, will rejoin in early 2017 and manage the food team as they develop LEON’s new seasonal menus for restaurants at home and abroad. LEON co-founder and CEO John … [Read more...]
Land Securities White Rose topping out with six new restaurants
Land Securities ended 2016 on a high note with White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds celebrating the Topping Out of the scheme’s transformative 65,000 sq. ft. leisure extension. A formal ceremony was held today, commemorating the final beam laid at the peak of the centre’s soon-to-be IMAX screen. To celebrate this occasion, Rob Jewell, Portfolio Director at Land Securities; Mike … [Read more...]
Journey through The Bazaar: Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Bazaar is now open
Located on Covent Garden’s Maiden Lane, Cinnamon Bazaar, the latest restaurant from Vivek Singh, has now opened its doors. Inspired by the hustle and bustle of ancient and modern bazaars from around the world, the restaurant blends Old World flavours with The Cinnamon Collection’s renowned modern Indian culinary style to create a unique cultural dining experience. The … [Read more...]
Jason & Irha Atherton to launch Hai Cenato
In February 2017, The Social Company is set to open Hai Cenato, the group’s first Italian restaurant. Launching in the burgeoning NOVA complex located next to Victoria station, Hai Cenato will join new openings from a host of London’s other top restaurateurs to form one of 2017’s most exciting new dining destinations. Translating as ‘Have you had dinner?’ in Italian, Hai … [Read more...]