The Chopstix Group (CG) has added to its premium, quick service, pan Asian restaurant brand YANGTZE with the official opening of a new outlet in the popular Bluewater Shopping Centre.The Dartford restaurant represents the first new store opening by CG, who purchased the brand in late 2017. Since then, the owners have further invested in Yangtze and a new store design, … [Read more...]
LFL Growth for Martin Williams and M Restaurants
Martin Williams, the founder of M Restaurants with venues in Threadneedle St, Victoria St and Twickenham, has reported LFL results for the 12 months up to and including May 2018 at 15% growth. Williams, who as previously reported, bid last month to save GAUCHO from falling into administration commented on the restaurant group that he helped to build:“As was previously … [Read more...]
Four Degree brings Japanese fusion to Vauxhall’s Waterfront
Following an extended soft launch period, Four Degrees, the Japanese and European riverside restaurant in Vauxhall has officially opened.Spread over two floors the restaurant offers incredible Thames-side views and the fabulous and glamorous interior features a floral installation by celebrity florist, Larry Walshe and stunning light sculptures by renowned designer Tom … [Read more...]
Leading chefs celebrate first-ever Mentor Awards at Celtic Manor
More than 200 high-profile guests from across the hospitality and catering industry came together at the first-ever Chef Mentor Awards to recognise the most inspiring mentors in the sector.Held at Celtic Manor, leaders from restaurant, hotel, catering and education establishments celebrated individuals who have trained, nurtured and inspired chefs in kitchens across the … [Read more...]
Indian restaurant Kahani to open in Chelsea this September
Chef Peter Joseph will be launching his first solo restaurant, Kahani in Chelsea this September. Located opposite the iconic Cadogan Hall, the 90-cover restaurant will be inspired by Peter’s upbringing in Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. Kahani, which translates to ‘story’ in Hindi, will be centred around the Peter’s philosophy of community eating to celebrate, … [Read more...]
New opening: Native London Bridge
This July, Ivan Tisdall-Downes and Imogen Davis open their restaurant Native in London Bridge following a relocation from Neal’s Yard, bringing their dedication to British wild produce and foraged focused cooking south of the river. Having spent time in the kitchens at River Cottage in Devon and the renowned Blue Hill Farm at Stone Barns in New York, Ivan was influenced by the … [Read more...]
Scotts chefs put their creative talents to good use
Buzzworks Holdings has announced a refreshed menu for summer at their Scotts venues in Troon and Largs, focusing on fresh local produce and reflecting current dining trends.Chefs from Scotts at Troon Yacht Haven and Scotts at Largs Yacht Haven have been hard at work, creating some of the tastiest summer dishes, showcasing the best seasonal produce that Scotland has to … [Read more...]
AA serves up a double helping of rosettes for Old Stocks Inn
The team at the Old Stocks Inn is celebrating after receiving a prestigious second AA rosette for its restaurant, in its latest inspection.The boutique hotel’s restaurant, in Stow-on-the-Wold, has been promoted to a two-rosette rating following a wealth of positive praise from the AA’s inspector during a visit to the property this month.The assessment saw everything … [Read more...]
Tast Cuina Catalana opens in Manchester on Friday July 20th
A pre-opening launch party for ‘Tast’ restaurant in Manchester on Thursday 12th July 2018 was an authentic celebration of Catalan food and wine. The new venture, backed by Pep Guardiola, Txiki Begiristain and Ferran Soriano in personal capacities, sees multi-Michelin star chef Paco Pérez play his first executive chef role in the UK.Pérez is the renowned international … [Read more...]
Mysterious crop circle appears overnight in Cardiff field
A mysterious symbol that appeared overnight in a wheat field in Dyffryn near Cardiff city centre has been discovered. The striking geo-metric 200ft sign consisting of circular and angular shapes was found this morning by a local Welsh farmer.Wheat and other cereal fields have long been targets for mysterious activity with ginormous geometric shapes appearing in fields … [Read more...]
Joe Allen opens the stage door for a series of west end musical brunches
On 29th July, Joe Allen, theatreland’s American brasserie, will team up with some of the West End’s best-loved shows for a series of one-off musical brunches. Joe Allen has invited cast members from its favourite musicals – starting with Bat Out Of Hell - to perform live at its Burleigh Street home, giving brunch-goers the chance to hear some of the best voices in the West End … [Read more...]
No longer a royal hideaway for locals, Windsor Grill
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the chain-laden Windsor town centre, Windsor Grill is a real gem.If you visit Windsor, you could actually miss it. St Leonard’s Road, where the restaurant is located, is where the locals eat and sits just beyond a set of traffic lights tourists seem to use as a marker to stop their sightseeing.Elegant and unpretentious, chef … [Read more...]
The British Takeaway Campaign celebrates its one-year anniversary
When I started working in a kitchen as a teenager, I had no idea that years later I would be fortunate enough to set up my own chain of restaurants. As the son of refugees in a new country, it was hospitality that provided me with an opportunity in life. These experiences have given me a deep-rooted passion for our industry and the talented individuals that make it the thriving … [Read more...]
Carte Blanche celebrate new opening with free fired chicken and caviar
This Friday, as Andy Taylor and his team prepare to open the doors to their new restaurant on Mare Street, Carte Blanche will be giving away free fried chicken and caviar to the first one hundred diners. The opening will mark the return of Le Bun co-founder Andy Taylor to the London restaurant scene. Following an early career as a musician which saw Andy take to stages around … [Read more...]
