Jillian MacLean MBE, CEO & Founder of leading bar and restaurant group Drake & Morgan, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London, celebrating her contribution to the hospitality industry. The accolade, presented at the time-honoured ceremony on Friday 19th July 2024 at the Mansion House, is granted to individuals who have made remarkable impacts on the City of … [Read more...]
Slim Chickens opens at Basingstoke’s Festival Place
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Slim Chickens, the American fried chicken restaurant chain, has launched a new location at Festival Place, joining the destination’s diverse line-up of F&B operators and making its Basingstoke debut. Slim Chickens has launched in a 3,503 sq ft unit on Festival Place’s ground floor, occupying a key space on the … [Read more...]
As one restaurant closes, two open, service growing in Ambleside
Chef-owner Ryan Blackburn has made the difficult decision to call time on Kysty, his casual neighbourhood restaurant located in Cheapside, Ambleside. After six years, he's decided not to renew the lease on the site, with Kysty’s final service taking place on 26th July 2024. Happily, Ryan is pleased to announce that he’s retaining all of the Kysty team and recruiting … [Read more...]
London Hilton on Park Lane announce new restaurant openings and leadership roles
The London Hilton on Park Lane in Mayfair has announced the next phase of its multi-million-pound investment to enhance its reputation as a food and drink destination. Following the openings of Park Corner Brasserie and Mayfair’s latest drinks destination, Revery, the hotel announces the opening of two new venues: MR PORTER London and Shanghai Me. Matthew Mullan, … [Read more...]
Elif set to open on Castle Street, Liverpool City Centre
Elif will launch to invited guests on Thursday, July 25, before an official opening on Monday, July 29. Located at 22 Castle Street, the building was once home to Parr’s Bank before changing to NatWest until 2017 when it closed. The new restaurant is a Turkish Bar & Grill and part of the Elif family which has sites in Bold Street, Lark Lane, and Childwall. It had … [Read more...]
José Pizarro to launch Lolo in SE1
Spanish Chef, José Pizarro, is launching his brand-new concept, Lolo, in August 2024. Lolo aims to capture the sense of togetherness and joy that José experiences from preparing his favourite dishes at home, offering Bermondsey Street a fresh approach to the José Pizarro brand. The restaurant will offer an all-day menu of personal favourites and new recipes created with … [Read more...]
The Highland Fish Bar now open at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
The Highland Fish Bar has opened its doors at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, serving authentic fish and chips alongside gourmet, seasonal catches. Located within the Aviemore Hotel, the Highland Fish Bar offers guests a taste of the Scottish Highlands with freshly-caught fish served every day. The Highland Fish Bar offers traditional fish and chips, alongside haddock, king … [Read more...]
Heston Blumenthal encourages business leaders to be accepting of neurodiversity
Research carried out for chef and restaurateur Heston Blumenthal OBE covering 100 FTSE 350 companies has revealed 82% of respondents would like to see more senior high profile business leaders who are neurodiverse talk openly and positively about how it has helped them. 64% of FTSE 350 Board Directors and HR Professionals say that fear of stigma is preventing neurodiverse … [Read more...]
Sopwell House announce new Head Chef at Omboo
St Albans country hotel and spa, Sopwell House, has announced the appointment of Benny Lee as the new Head Chef of its Asian-inspired restaurant, Omboo. Lee is from Malaysia with more than 18 years’ experience of working in some of London’s most acclaimed restaurants. His career started in 2006 at the Japanese restaurant, Hare & Tortoise, Lee then went onto hone his … [Read more...]
A window to Istanbul’s eating culture opening September in Farringdon
Leydi, a new eatery celebrating the vibrancy of Istanbul’s eating culture, is set to open in London’s Farringdon this September. The all-day restaurant, created in collaboration with chef Selin Kiazim, features generous, celebratory Turkish food to be shared and savoured. “Istanbul, like London, has that frenetic energy of a port town, where cultures and flavours mingle … [Read more...]
New African, Caribbean, South American restaurant and Live Music Venue opening at The Gantry Hotel, Stratford
Soul Mama, a new live music and dining concept from musician, broadcaster, author and philanthropist, YolanDa Brown OBE DL, will launch in September on the ground floor of Design Hotel, The Gantry in Stratford. Offering live music across genres; Jazz, Soul, Gospel, Reggae and much more, Soul Mama’s launch programme features the likes of UK Soul legend Omar, Bill … [Read more...]
Sticks’n’Sushi announce Islington opening
Danish Japanese restaurant group, Sticks’n’Sushi, known for its unique combination of quality sushi and sticks, will open its 14th UK location in Islington this September. This marks the brand’s first venture into North London and is part of Sticks’n’Sushi’s growth strategy to extend its reach into London’s residential neighbourhoods, following the successful … [Read more...]
Andrei Lussmann announces Highgate opening
After a two-decade absence from London, Lussmanns is returning to the capital in late August, opening in Highgate. Situated on the High Street the new 130 cover restaurant brings all the features that have made Lussmanns a customer favourite in the five Hertfordshire towns, plus some new ones. Sliding glass doors will open into the front of the early 1930s … [Read more...]
Ukiyo launches debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden
Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that the Japanese temaki and sashimi concept, UKIYO [u-key-yo], has launched its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden. Located at 8 Slingsby Place in the heart of The Yards, UKIYO’s 1,636 sq ft, two-level restaurant is a unique interpretation of the … [Read more...]
Dez Amore opens first restaurant on Fulham Road
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that Dez Amore, the Italian street food concept, has opened its first restaurant at 273 Fulham Road, a stone’s throw from ethically sourced coffee operator Kiss The Hippo and Claude Bosi’s French neighbourhood restaurant, Josephine. The new site marks Dez Amore’s first standalone restaurant space, specialising in traditional Italian … [Read more...]