Robin and Sarah Gill have announced they will open Darby’s, an oyster bar, bakery and grill in London’s Nine Elms next month.Inspired by Robin’s jazz musician father, Earl ‘Darby’ Gill, the restaurant will celebrate his time spent touring America in the 50’s and early 60’s, reflecting the Manhattan bars he frequented on his travels. Darby’s will pay homage to Earl with a … [Read more...]
Bill’s announce new look sites and good start to 2019
Casual restaurant group Bill’s announces their next wave of new look sites with a further 11 upgraded restaurants in Q2 2019 kicking off in Leeds, and 10 further restaurants throughout the UK.The news comes off the back of consistent performance ahead of the market since Q4 2018, and a very successful Q1 2019 trading period. March saw like-for-like sales of 12.2% across … [Read more...]
Italian Alley opens, five new Italian eateries in one London hub
Italian Alley has now opened, a new dining concept which showcases five different Italian eateries to form a hub, dedicated to providing modern Italian cuisines.Situated behind the recently revitalised Triangle district, Camden Lock Market, Italian Alley occupies five restored railway arches. Each arch represents a different region or hero ingredient of Italy, showcasing … [Read more...]
Farmer J to launch a new bar in the City of London, The Shouk
This May, Farmer J, known for bringing the best of the fields to the City, will launch a new bar in their King William Street home, The Shouk. Inspired by the bustling metropolis of Tel Aviv and the lively bars of the city, Farmer J will welcome guests to settle in for the evening to enjoy a cocktail, or two.As guests enter the glass-fronted restaurant, they will be … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White To Open Bredbury Restaurant
Marco Pierre White is to open a new restaurant at one of the North West’s leading destination hotels. The new restaurant, which will be a Steakhouse Bar & Grill, will open at the Bredbury Hall Hotel, near Stockport and will start to welcome guests towards the end of July.The fiery chef and renowned restaurateur who is famed for his no-nonsense approach, has now … [Read more...]
Sushi Shin by Miyakawa opens at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo today
Sushi Shin by Miyakawa opens at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo today located on the hotel’s 38th floor. The Edomae-style sushi restaurant will be the first launched in the Japanese capital by Hokkaido’s three-Michelin-starred Chef Miyakawa.Diners at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s Sushi Shin by Miyakawa will be in for a visual treat, as well as a world-class gastronomic experience. … [Read more...]
M Restaurants acquired by and Gaucho absorbed into Rare Restaurants
Gaucho holding company Lomo Bidco, an entity owned by Investec Bank plc and SC Lowy, has acquired M Restaurants. The transaction, which concluded late yesterday, brings together M Restaurants’ three venues and Gaucho’s sixteen restaurants. Following the transaction, Lomo Bidco will be renamed ‘Rare Restaurants’ and will act as the holding company for the group. … [Read more...]
Celebrating 10 years of The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down
Celebrate 10 years of The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down with Surrey Life magazine on Tuesday 21st May. Join us for a three course lunch prepared and served by three Surrey chefs including Dan Britten, Paul Baker and Steve Drake and our prisoners in training.Each chef will take on a course – starter, main and dessert – and will work with our prisoners who are … [Read more...]
Norma, The Stafford London’s first independent restaurant from Ben Tish
The Stafford London will be launching its first independent restaurant project this summer under the direction of The Stafford’s Culinary Director Ben Tish. Norma will be inspired by the food and culture of Sicily with particular emphasis on the Moorish influences on the Island’s cuisine. Norma will be contemporary and provocative, whilst embodying the … [Read more...]
Kanishka, Atul Kochhar’s latest restaurant opens in Mayfair
Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef in the world to receive a Michelin star, officially opened Kanishka on Mayfair’s Maddox Street last week. His first venture with Tina English, another recognised innovator of London’s Indian dining scene, Kanishka aims to explore lesser known regions of Indian food, showcasing cuisine from the country’s more remote territories and … [Read more...]
Is eating out really theatre?
Is eating out really theatre?Pondering which eatery to visit for any occasion is a consideration that goes way beyond what’s on the menu. Service for example is high on the list for most eating out experiences, and the word experience can be influenced by an array of wants and needs.So, for any eatery the experience delivered will be the key driver for diners to … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s adds to senior management team again, this time with new Operations Director
The most recent, and there have been many recently, addition to the senior management team at Carluccio’s is Lee Goodridge appointed as its new Operations Director, commencing 8 April.Lee brings a wealth of hospitality experience to Carluccio’s, having previously held senior operations roles at casual dining restaurants including Pizza Hut, Zizzi’s and Busaba Eathai. … [Read more...]
A Persian new year: Berenjak welcomes spring with Nowruz
This March, Berenjak, the Soho restaurant reinterpreting the classic hole-in-the-wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran, will be celebrating Persian New Year, also known as ‘Nowruz’, the holiday of Spring. To mark the occasion, Berenjak will be collaborating with Persian artist, Laila Tarah, to create a Haft-Sin installation within the restaurant from Monday 18th March, … [Read more...]
Glynn Purnell to open his third eatery at 14th Century Carthusian monastery
Glynn Purnell to open his third eatery at 14th Century Carthusian monasteryGlynn Purnell, who holds a Michelin star at his eponymous restaurant in Birmingham, has today announced he is planning to open his third eatery at the Charterhouse in Coventry.The Grade 1 listed 14th Century Carthusian monastery – one of only ten ever built in Britain – is owned by Historic … [Read more...]
