Caravan is to open its largest restaurant to date at London’s Southbank Centre this November, marking the all-day dining group’s tenth restaurant. The 8,500 sq ft flagship will occupy two floors alongside an outdoor terrace and represents the latest stage in Caravan’s expansion since opening its first restaurant on Exmouth Market in 2010. The development includes the … [Read more...]
Brindisa Tapas Appoints Kelly Richardson as Managing Director
Brindisa Tapas has appointed Kelly Richardson as its first Managing Director as the London-based Spanish restaurant group strengthens its leadership team. Richardson, who has been with Brindisa since 2018, will take responsibility for the group’s operations and long-term strategy, working alongside executive founders Monika Linton and Ratnesh Bagdai. The newly created … [Read more...]
Chef Anish Nair to Open Pataaka in Atlanta on 22 August
Atlanta-based chef Anish Nair is to open Pataaka, a modern Indian small-plates restaurant, in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday 22 August. The restaurant will open for lunch and dinner at the base of Spring Quarter, a mixed-use district developed by Portman spanning a full city block and incorporating more than 40,000 sq ft of retail and dining space alongside offices and … [Read more...]
Meldrum House to Open Seton’s Restaurant This September
Meldrum House in Aberdeenshire is to open a new signature restaurant, Seton’s, this September as the historic hotel continues its transformation under Monogram Collective. The restaurant will be led by newly appointed Head Chef Ross Bott alongside Tom Scade, Group Executive Chef for Monogram Collective. Both appointments are reflected in the group’s current leadership … [Read more...]
IRO Sushi Targets 20 Scottish Sites After Signing First Glasgow Restaurant
IRO Sushi has signed its first restaurant in Scotland and is targeting up to 20 locations across the country as part of its continuing UK expansion. The new restaurant will open this summer at 249–257 Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, taking over the former Oodles Wok unit. The opening will provide IRO Sushi with its first foothold in Scotland, with the business already … [Read more...]
Anna Higham to Open Clementine Café in Islington This October
Pastry chef Anna Higham will open Clementine, a new all-day café opposite her Quince Bakery in Islington, on Saturday 3 October. Located at 190 New North Road, the 20-cover café will extend the approach established at Quince into a seated breakfast, brunch and lunch format, opening Wednesday to Sunday. Higham founded Quince in early 2024 with a focus on British produce, … [Read more...]
Looking forward to returning to 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy
Last Thursday I visited 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy with two good friends, Angela and Maureen. Rather than navigate the menu ourselves, we were invited to trust the kitchen and enjoy what was explained to us as Ben's Choice. All three of us enjoyed these six dishes: Aged Comte Gougeres, Black Garlic, Chive Egg & Soldiers, Chicken Liver, Brioche Seared Tuna, … [Read more...]
Princess Royal to attend The Clink Charity Open Day in first engagement as Patron
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will attend The Clink Charity’s Open Day in London on 10 September, marking her first engagement as Patron of the charity. The Princess Royal became Patron of The Clink Charity in 2025, recognising its work to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation and support. Announcing the forthcoming visit, The Clink Charity … [Read more...]
Honeyshade to Bring British-Levantine Rooftop Dining to Bayswater This September
A new all-day rooftop restaurant and bar, Honeyshade, is to open above Central Park Hotel in Bayswater in mid-September. Located at 49–67 Queensborough Terrace, the restaurant will combine British brasserie cooking with Levantine influences and operate across breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening drinks. Honeyshade will occupy a rooftop position close to Hyde Park, with … [Read more...]
Omar Shah to Open Bunso in Kentish Town This September
Omar Shah is to open a new all-day neighbourhood restaurant, Bunso, in Kentish Town this September. The latest concept from the Maginhawa Group will combine a daytime bakery with an evening pizzeria, drawing on Shah’s Filipino heritage alongside the wider influences that have shaped his cooking. During the day, Bunso will operate as a neighbourhood bakery serving … [Read more...]
NAKIMUSHI to Open Japanese Townhouse Restaurant in Notting Hill
NAKIMUSHI, a new three-storey Japanese restaurant from the team behind Dorian, EEL Sushi and Supermarket of Dreams, will open in Notting Hill on Monday 7 September. Located at 7 Kensington Mall, close to Notting Hill Gate, the restaurant brings together two previously temporary concepts — Yuji Shimokawa Kelly’s Urchin and Robin Kosuge’s Robin’s Ramen — under one permanent … [Read more...]
Carmelina’s to Open at The Webster Covent Garden This Autumn
Carmelina’s, a new Italian all-day dining concept, is set to open at The Webster Covent Garden this autumn. The restaurant will form part of the food and beverage offer at the new 167-room lifestyle hotel overlooking Lincoln’s Inn Fields, which is now taking reservations for stays beginning in October 2026. Carmelina’s has been created by hospitality trio Daniele … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Isso Prawn Crazy Makes International Debut in Canary Wharf
Sri Lankan restaurant brand Isso Prawn Crazy has opened its first international restaurant in London’s Canary Wharf. The 90-seat site at 25 Cabot Square marks the next stage of expansion for the business, which was founded in Colombo by entrepreneur Apinash Sivagumaaran in 2016. Isso began as a 16-seat restaurant in central Colombo and has subsequently expanded to five … [Read more...]
ALBA London to Launch Japanese Omakase Counter in Knightsbridge
ALBA London is to launch a new Japanese dining concept and ten-seat omakase counter at its Knightsbridge restaurant this September. Located within the existing dining room at 70 Brompton Road, directly opposite Harrods, the counter will sit alongside ALBA’s established Amalfi Coast-inspired food offer. The Japanese concept will be led by Chef Dmytro Pak, who joins ALBA … [Read more...]
Two Twins Tacos to Open Fourth Site at Spitalfields Market
Two Twins Tacos will open its fourth London site at Spitalfields Market on Friday 14 August, continuing the expansion of the California-inspired taco brand. The new location will open at midday, with £1 tacos available between 12pm and 3pm on opening day. Founded by Graham Bradbury in Brixton in 2023, Two Twins Tacos began as a street food pop-up before opening its … [Read more...]
