Gordon Ramsay has been working with banks to secure the future of his restaurant business from the ongoing impact of Covid-19, according to various reports in financial media today. The reports are mixed but focus on Ramsay registering charges with Barclays against sixteen parts of his diverse restaurant empire. The loan charges include the companies that run his … [Read more...]
German restaurant’s French chef tells Chinese diners they’re not wanted
Restaurant receives backlash from Chinese racism post on Facebook. Düsseldorf, Germany is home to a large Asian population, including Chinese and has the biggest Japanese community in Germany. It is also home to Im Schiffchen, a restaurant close to the Rhine River that is reopening as part of the government's relaxation on Covid-19 restrictions. The restaurant enjoys a good … [Read more...]
Niall Keating secures his course for BBC Two’s Great British Menu banquet
Niall Keating, Executive Chef of Whatley Manor in the Cotswolds, has secured a coveted place at the BBC Two’s Great British Menu banquet in honour of 150 years of children’s literature in the UK. Impressing judges, his successful dish for the fish course - the striking and dramatic ‘Witches of the Northern Lights’, inspired by author Philip Pullman, features black tortellini … [Read more...]
A trip down memory lane to meet Nelson Mandela and dine at El Bulli with Richard Vines
Nelson Mandela is one of the best known and most respected people in history. His accomplishments for his beloved South Africa were monumental, he, and they changed the world. So, the other day when scanning twitter and noticing a headline that read: One from the archives...Meeting With Mandela. The link had to be clicked. Social media is not always social, when we … [Read more...]
Majella’s May Image of the Month
One of our favourite emails every month, and today’s was no different, is Image of the Month from Majella O’Connell, aka Pavlova & Cream. Earlier today we received our monthly said email and enjoyed the privilege of reviewing two candidates. A tough and very enjoyable process over a coffee earlier, proved selecting one was a tight call, so we have published both. … [Read more...]
Sommelier unveils ghost honey
Honey has become a global commodity, named alongside wine and olive oil amongst the world’s frequently widely-debased foodstuffs. With China, India and other high-volume honey producing countries flooding the market with often unregulated, low-quality product, a recent report questions the economic future for Europe’s beekeepers. Honey Sommelier Sarah Wyndham Lewis … [Read more...]
Roux Scholar returns with three star experience
Three Michelin starred Restaurant Frantzén, Stockholm Roux Scholar returns with three star experience - Roux Scholarship 2019 winning chef, Spencer Metzger has returned early from his stage at Restaurant Frantzén, Stockholm . The three-month placement is the star prize of the competition, as the winner can select to work in any three-star Michelin kitchen in the world. … [Read more...]
How to prepare, handle and deliver food safely, during COVID-19
While food hygiene is always an important consideration for the hospitality industry, now more than ever, it is crucial to follow strict health and safety protocols across your food and beverage business. There is no evidence to suggest that Coronavirus can be transmitted from food, or food packaging. Despite this, there are certain extra precautions your business should … [Read more...]
Majella’s April Image of the Month
One of our favourite emails every month is Image of the Month from Majella O’Connell, aka Pavlova & Cream. Earlier today we received said email and enjoyed the privilege of reviewing a selection of image candidates. A tough and very enjoyable process over a coffee earlier today saw a dish by Nathan Wall at Restaurant Artichoke selected. Juniper & meadow hay smoked … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay retreats to Cornwall holiday home following termination of 500 restaurant staff
Gordon Ramsay has always courted publicity and sometimes even basks in it when it’s bad, this week is no different, and we understand he is currently basking in it at one of his holiday homes in Cornwall with his family. A furore started earlier this week within the press when reporting of Ramsay’s reactions to, like every other restaurateur in the UK, being forced by … [Read more...]
Celebrated restauranteur and chef Floyd Cardoz, passes away from COVID-19
We are sad to report that Mumbai born restaurateur Floyd Cardoz has passed away today from COVID-19. Floyd Cardoz was born and grew up in Mumbai, he trained as a biochemist before discovering his real passion, restaurants. Educated in culinary schools in India and Switzerland, he travelled to New York where he worked in Gray Kunz's legendary kitchen at Lespinasse, rising to … [Read more...]
Roux Scholarship: competition postponed
We have just received the following email from Roux Scholarship: " It’s with regret, but for all participant’s safety, that we have taken the decision to postpone the remaining stages of the competition until the autumn. New dates will be confirmed in due course." A great shame but fully understandable under current COVID-19 circumstances. … [Read more...]
KP to Head Chef to Chef Patron in 6 years, Modou Diagne
Glasgow’s 111 by Nico is about to witness its biggest change to date, rather than the usual news of new menu concepts, the latest news is a story of hard work and determination meeting hope and friendship. Current owner Nico Simeone will step down from the restaurant which will be taken over by close colleague and friend, Modou Diagne. 111 by Nico will close on Monday 23rd … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship 2020 regional finalists announced
As the regional finalists for the Roux Scholarship 2020 are announced, chairmen Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr are delighted that a new generation of chefs are taking part, having submitted recipes that demonstrate a very high level of talent. In this year’s competition, ten of the 18 regional finalists are first-time applicants and the chefs come from as far south as Jersey and … [Read more...]
