By Denis Sheehan FIH: Recommended, researched, returning, Elystan Street. When a restaurant keeps being recommended it piques interest, and Elystan Street has been frequently mentioned to me on numerous occasions. So, when a friend and I were selecting where to dine with two industry colleagues, and suggested Elystan Street had been recommended to him we booked … [Read more...]
“Sticks’n’Sushi to Open in Glasgow This Winter”
Danish restaurant group, SticksʹnʹSushi, will open its first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow this November taking the brand’s total portfolio to 31 restaurants in Denmark, UK and Germany, with further planned nationwide early next year. Located on George Square, the new restaurant includes an expansive 177-cover dining room and bar. Designed by Danish practice OEO Studio - … [Read more...]
Mediterranean‑Inspired Menu Unveiled at Leeds’ Latest Restaurant Launch – The Banksia
Officially set to open on Tuesday 15 July, The Banksia bar and restaurant has unveiled its full menu, blending its vibrant dining experience with old-world Mediterranean flavours and local produce. Centred around a small plates concept that delivers big flavours and vibrant colours, the menu lends itself perfectly to sharing and provides the perfect backdrop for a date … [Read more...]
From Hong Kong to London: Covent Garden to Welcome UK Debut from Cô Thành
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Cô Thành, the acclaimed Hong Kong-based Vietnamese restaurant, has signed for its debut UK site in Covent Garden. Situated at the centre of the neighbourhood’s vibrant dining hub at 16 Henrietta Street, Cô Thành is set to add the flavours of Vietnam to the district’s unrivalled culinary line-up. Founded by Brian Woo, Cô Thành’s … [Read more...]
CrowdedHouse Announces Launch Date for Summer 2025
Leeds’ most anticipated new venue, CrowdedHouse, will open its doors on Thursday 31 July. Located in Trinity Leeds’ top spot, CrowdedHouse boasts multiple levels, rooms and an impressive terrace space. Effortlessly decadent, CrowdedHouse will offer a dynamic destination from day to night with dining and drinks throughout. Accessible by the iconic Boar Lane lift, … [Read more...]
Ugly Butterfly 2.0 to Open on July 9th at The Headland, Newquay
Award-winning chef and restaurateur Adam Handling MBE has confirmed that Ugly Butterfly 2.0 - his bold new vision for sustainable British luxury - will be opening on schedule on July 9th, at The Headland in Newquay. Just ahead of the opening, he has revealed a little more of what guests can expect. “We’re really letting the natural surroundings take the lead - from the … [Read more...]
Elly Wentworth now leading kitchen at The Refectory at Fowlescombe Farm in South Devon
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The luxury retreat on a regenerative 450-acre farm at the foot of Dartmoor, has appointed Elly Wentworth as Executive Chef. Known for her precise, produce-led cooking and deep respect for provenance, Elly brings a wealth of experience and a refined, seasonal approach that aligns with the farm’s sustainable, farm-to-fork … [Read more...]
Heston Blumenthal creates a new strawberry dessert to celebrate the summer
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Heston Blumenthal OBE says the strong start to Britain’s strawberry season has inspired him to create a new dessert – B.S.T. – Blumenthal’s Summer Time. Blumenthal’s Summer Time features fresh wild strawberries, strawberries macerated in long pepper sugar under vacuum, pickled green strawberries in elderflower, a … [Read more...]
Wingstop UK Accelerates London Expansion with New Opening at Westfield Shepherd’s Bush
Wingstop UK has officially landed in Westfield Shepherd’s Bush in London. Located on the Lower Mall, the new site spans 3,379 sq. ft and seats over 136 covers. The opening comes only a year after Wingstop UK debuted its flagship site at Westfield Stratford City – the largest Wingstop in the world – further strengthening its presence in two of the UK’s most popular shopping … [Read more...]
Food Tourism Takes Crete: Unique Culinary Experiences Showcased at Elounda Collection
New for 2025, Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort and Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort – part of Elounda Collection – have collaborated with leading nutritionist Emily English, on a menu takeover at Elies Beach House. Available now and throughout this season, Emily has introduced an exclusive menu blending her signature approach to nutrition with the authentic flavours of Crete. … [Read more...]
Award-Winning Cotswold Wedding Venue Puts Field-to-Fork Dining at the Heart of Its Culinary Offering
The Barn at Berkeley, a stunning award winning family-owned Cotswold wedding venue has passionately created a field-to-fork dining ethos that’s wowing couples and guests alike. Exceptional food is at the heart of everything they do and all of the local produce is freshly prepared by a team of skilled in-house chefs. Menus change seasonally to utilise the best in season and … [Read more...]
New Meliá Pattaya Hotel Unveils Majestic Restaurant & Sky Bar
With a dramatic design referencing calligraphy, vistas of the Gulf of Thailand, and Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine promoting health and sustainability, show-stopping Yitong Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar has debuted in vibrant Pattaya. The rooftop restaurant and bar opened this month on the 12th floor of Meliá Pattaya Hotel, which celebrated its grand opening on February … [Read more...]
Coworth Park Introduces TIDE – A New Open-Air Terrace Restaurant
Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s countryside retreat just 45 minutes from London, launches TIDE, a new seasonal dining concept inspired by the natural rhythms of English estate life. Located on the upper terrace of the Mansion House, TIDE is a celebration of summer’s bounty in a place where time slows and nature takes centre stage. Curated by executive chef Adam … [Read more...]
Sael Terrace Dining Now Open for the Season
As the warmer weather arrives, Sael by Jason Atherton invites guests to enjoy a quintessential British dining experience outdoors on its stylish terrace. Located in the cultural heart of St. James, just moments from Piccadilly Circus, Sael’s terrace dining offers the perfect setting to indulge in acclaimed chef Jason Atherton’s refined take on modern British woodfire cooking, … [Read more...]
Pip at Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Pip, the all-day restaurant at Treehouse Hotel Manchester led by acclaimed chef Mary-Ellen McTague, features 95% of its menu being entirely gluten free – making it one of Manchester’s most inclusive and accessible dining destinations for all. Rooted in seasonality and low-waste cooking, Pip celebrates the very best of the North West’s produce, working closely with trusted … [Read more...]
