Grasmere’s The Forest Side welcomes its new head chef on 19th November, Paul Leonard. The Michelin-starred, four AA Rosette restaurant will also be revealing its new menu developed by Paul and his team.Leonard has cooked under Marcus Wareing and Andrew Fairlie, precious experience for any chef. Leonard gained further experience in his first Head Chef role, he shaped … [Read more...]
Menu announced for Asian chef and restaurant owners menu development day
The chefs in the kitchen for the Asian Restaurant Owners Network Open Kitchen Live Menu Development Day have been busy testing, tasting and preparing, and now we are delighted to publish details.The chefs in the kitchen are from Rational and the Asian Restaurant Owners Network. The day will not just be providing a feast of flavours from Asian cuisine, they will be … [Read more...]
Liverpool rock ‘n’ roll dining concept to open rewarding online bookings with 50% discount
We really like this new opening as it has a distinct USP that will garner attention and bookings, doubtless that the perceived cool of being in the ‘online know’ will help too. The Bold Street bar and live music venue Jimmy’s has announced plans for an all-new dining concept at its Liverpool city centre location. Jimmy’s will be adding to its portfolio with a South American … [Read more...]
Plant based menus and embracing no-alcohol culture required to cater for food and drink trends 2020
Black pepper ice cream, coconut ceviche and Japanese whisky highballs are just a few of the trends predicted to be popular in 2020 with US diners. More health ingredients and plant-based menus will rise to the top, and lower-alcohol spritzes will take centre stage at bars.From ingredients like seaweed, ashwagandha and nutritional yeast to dishes like fresh, elevated … [Read more...]
The Grill at The Dorchester reopens to a new chapter in the restaurant’s 88 year history
Culinary institution The Grill at The Dorchester has officially reopened its doors to a new chapter in the restaurant’s 88 year history. Head Chef Tom Booton, who has the honour of being The Dorchester’s youngest ever Head Chef, presents his interpretation of a modern-day British grill.Offering a more relaxed approach to the dining experience, the legendary dining room … [Read more...]
A window on Richard Corrigan’s Daffodil Mulligan opened earlier today
Today, Chef Richard Corrigan, opened his third London restaurant, Daffodil Mulligan in Old Street, alongside John Nugent and Tony Gibney. The Irish trio, who have over a century of hospitality experience combined, acquired the site previously known as Nuala in July 2019. The 50-cover restaurant includes an oyster bar seating eight guests and a basement saloon bar which … [Read more...]
The Fat Duck sets university students on a journey of wonderosity
Heston Blumenthal’s flagship restaurant The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, is now an official partner of the University of Plymouth’s Hotel School, which delivers hospitality and cruise management degree programmes within Plymouth Business School. The new relationship will mean students can tap into The Fat Duck’s industry-leading expertise, boosting their … [Read more...]
PAUL UK announce the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer
PAUL UK, the 37-strong French artisan bakery and patisserie has today announced the appointment of Mark Hilton as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hilton’s previous role was CEO at the Sphera Franchise Group, the holding company operating the franchises for KFC Romania, Italy and Moldova, as well as Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in Romania.Hilton successfully listed the business … [Read more...]
Last night Carluccio’s restaurant group raised £26,530 for Action Against Hunger
Last night Carluccio’s restaurant group held its All Star Dinner raising £26,530 for The Antonio Carluccio Foundation, with all proceeds going to global humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger. 100 guests enjoyed a four-course dinner at Carluccio’s in Brunswick, with each course designed and cooked by close friends of the late Antonio Carluccio. The line-up included co-star … [Read more...]
Aktar Islam to open new traditional British restaurant January 2020
Aktar Islam and the team behind Craft Dining Rooms and will be launching the Craft English Garden in January 2020, located on the Canalside, ICC Birmingham.The Craft English Garden has been envisaged with nostalgia and childhood in mind, recreating traditional British dishes with a modern view and specialising in afternoon tea.Gin and tonics will lead the drinks menu … [Read more...]
Mitch Tonks’ Rockfish releases 2019 year end results
Rockfish, the South West Seafood restaurant group run by Mitch Tonks, has released results for the year end 2019.Mitch Tonks: “2018/19 was a real turning point for our business. We saw some tremendous like-for-like sales, opened one restaurant but also paused to consider what was going on in the wider industry and economy and focused on strengthening our senior team and … [Read more...]
My Million Pound Menu winners opening first restaurant, Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen
Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen restaurant from Lee Johnson and Sinead Campbell, founders of BBQ Dreamz, will open later this month in Bethnal Green. The duo’s latest creation brings together a host of Filipino favourites, with South Asian cocktails and beers, as well as a weekly Sunday kamayan.It is the first permanent site from Lee and Sinead, who won My Million Pound Menu … [Read more...]
Adam Handling to launch his latest restaurant on The King’s Road opening next week
Handling’s latest restaurant opening is Ugly Butterfly, a sustainable casual restaurant and Champagne is opening on the King’s Road, Chelsea, next Wednesday. Aiming to demonstrate that zero-waste can be luxurious, and creating something beautiful from ingredients which are usually thrown out, Ugly Butterfly represents the second generation in sustainable hospitality. … [Read more...]
Smoke & Dough join diverse restaurant line-up with UK launch at Liverpool ONE
Smoke & Dough the American-Italian restaurant is launching in the UK at Liverpool ONE, situated on The Terrace the new eatery will join Liverpool ONE’s already diverse restaurant line-up.Founded by chef Deepak Bahuguna and Sachin Bajpai, the interactive BBQ concept offers customers fine meats which are grilled to customer preference on lava coal pits situated at each … [Read more...]
