Mark Kimber and Harry Smith will open their first restaurant, Plot, in Tooting’s Broadway Market on the 11th of January 2017. Located a stone’s throw away from cousins Mark and Harry’s family homes, Plot will use suppliers from across the Isles and their local community to create a menu of small plates, showcasing the best of British. The kitchen will be run by Giles Elstob, a … [Read more...]
Henry Harris hosts Racine pop up at Darkhorse
This November, Darkhorse the modern European restaurant in the East Village, Stratford, will be hosting a Racine pop up with industry legend Henry Harris. For one night only, Henry will take to the stoves to cook a specially designed menu recreating some classic dishes, from one of the capital’s best-loved French restaurants. The three-course menu will be paired with wines … [Read more...]
Pilpel Opens Fifth Site in Aldgate
Pilpel, the family-owned restaurant group and falafel bar specialising in middle-eastern street food, will open its fifth City-based site in Aldgate on 24th October. Open from 10am-9pm Monday to Friday, the menu focuses on the three key signature dishes – falafel, houmous and saabich (houmous, aubergine and boiled egg) served to eat-in or take-away, in pita or salad box, and … [Read more...]
Veneta to open in St James’s Market this October
This October, Simon Mullins and Ben Tish of Salt Yard Group will open Veneta in the stunning new St James’s Market, London. Inspired by the timeless magic of Venice, the restaurant will showcase the very best of Venice’s vibrant culinary scene, with a menu that pays homage to the eclectic mix of cultures and cuisines of the city; a drinks list that will feature carefully … [Read more...]
6th for Team UK in Pastry World Cup 2015
The Pastry World Cup is the most amazing and prestigious pastry competition in the world, and was held Sunday 25th - Monday 26th January at the Sirha Exhibition in Lyon, France. 21 countries competed, and the UK team delivered its best result ever in achieving 6th place against truly formidable opposition. The UK Team was: President/Team Coach: Martin Chiffers – … [Read more...]
Sefton Park Hotel launches O’Connors
Sefton Park Hotel has opened a new bar and restaurant concept in the form of O’Connor’s. Combining chief executive Conor O’Donovan’s Irish heritage with the popular ‘bar and grill’ style of dining, the new venture reflects the ongoing investment being spent on the South Liverpool property. In order to create an authentic Irish feel, a series of creative installations were … [Read more...]
New Restaurant Operations Director at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has today announced the appointment of Harwood Warrington as Restaurant Operations Director. Harwood joins with the exciting role of further developing the restaurant concept and food product across the entire UK collection with a specific focus on strengthening and redefining the group’s Scottish Steak Club restaurant brand, enhancing the … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Bowl opens at O2 with Bromberg Bros. Blue Ribbon
Brooklyn Bowl, the acclaimed NYC nightlife destination hailed by Rolling Stone as "one of the most incredible places on earth," has opened its first UK outpost at The O2 in London. The 800-capacity concert venue, will feature 12 lanes of bowling - three of which are elevated in a private party area with its own bar - and food by the famed Bromberg Bros. Blue Ribbon … [Read more...]
Bocuse d’Or unveils its competitors for 2014
Bocuse d’Or has announced the 20 delegations – including the UK – that will go to Stockholm to compete during the GastroNord trade show on 7 and 8 May 2014: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Russia Spain Switzerland Turkey UK … [Read more...]
Food costs for October
Top News The major changes in price this month all relate to fresh produce. Melon prices have all increased this month, with oranges and melons really pushing prices up, with an increase of (+101.25%). Gala melons also significantly increased in price (+82.14%). The price of honeydew melons (+10.95%) and watermelons (+20%) also rose across September, but not as steeply as the … [Read more...]