Pret A Manger will be opening the doors to its first Veggie Pret shop in Manchester in October (the first outside of London) following hundreds of customer requests on social media asking the company to open Veggie Prets in more cities.The fourth Veggie Pret shop will open on Deansgate with a new menu (which will launch in Veggie Pret shops in London at the same time), and … [Read more...]
Cristiano Ronaldo to open Japanese Mediterranean fusion restaurant in Covent Garden
This Autumn, ZELA restaurant will be opening in London with an offering of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine, craft cocktails and slick service with Ibizan beats. The 100-cover London restaurant will be located in the heart of the West End at the ME London Hotel on The Strand in Covent Garden.The restaurant is owned by MABEL Hospitality, Cristiano Ronaldo, Enrique … [Read more...]
D&D’s Bluebird has landed in New York
On Monday 17th September Bluebird London opened its doors on the third floor of the Shops at Columbus Circle, New York. The space occupies over 10,000 square feet and comprises an all-day lounge, wine bar and brasserie overlooking Central Park.Chairman and CEO Des Gunewardena says of the opening, which is D&D London’s first move to the U.S., “we’ve always loved New York … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress reflect consumer preferences with a vegan focus on the Autumn menu
PizzaExpress have today launched their new Autumn menu seeing the introduction of new vegan dishes, and a return of some classics.Due to the success of the vegan range, more vegan options will be available including the Vegan Puttanesca – a vegan pizza on a thin Romana base. The dessert menu also sees increased vegan options with the addition of a vegan Carrot Cake, … [Read more...]
Matt Ford announces his departure from Gaucho Group
Amongst the recent changes announced by Deloitte UK, Administrators for the Gaucho Group, Matt Ford, Marketing Director at Gaucho has announced today that he will not be continuing his role with the company.“I wish the new Gaucho management team every success. I've had 14 wonderful years building the Gaucho brand, a distinctive, much-loved restaurant group working with … [Read more...]
The Baptist Bar & Grill officially launches within former twentieth century Chapel in Holborn
Today, The Baptist – a restaurant within the newly opened L’oscar Hotel – officially opens its doors. The restaurant sits in the magnificent domed chapel of the ex-Baptist Church headquarters in the heart of HolbornThe extravagantly restored octagonal chapel, is accessible through a side entrance on Catton Street. The Baptist is formed of The Baptist Grill on the mezzanine … [Read more...]
Hickory’s Smokehouse unveils new restaurants in Worcester and Gresty Green
Southern style restaurant Hickory’s Smokehouse is growing. It has just opened the doors in Worcester to its eighth restaurant and also announced plans to open Gresty Green, East Cheshire later this year.Hickory’s, founded in Chester by Neil McDonnell in 2010 following extensive research into the American BBQ and smokehouse sector, is renowned for its focus on food quality, … [Read more...]
KYM’S by Andrew Wong to open on Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Tuesday 2nd October brings the arrival of Kym’s, the new restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Andrew Wong.Focusing on the ancient craft of Chinese roasting and nostalgic flavours, the menu at Kym's pays homage not only to the many gastronomic regions of China, but also to the creativity and craftsmanship of London’s Chinatown.The restaurant will seat 120 guests over … [Read more...]
WOODKRAFT MasterChef champion to launch artisan eatery
A year on from launching his first fine dining restaurant WOOD Manchester, MasterChef champion Simon Wood has announced his next venture WOODKRAFT.Based in the centre of Cheltenham, WOODKRAFT will be an artisan eatery bringing Simon’s love of seasonal produce and informal dining to the town’s thriving cafe culture.The kitchen will embrace the philosophy of farm to fork … [Read more...]
Rohit Ghai to open first solo-venture, Kutir, this Autumn
Rohit Ghai, the Chef that launched Gymkhana and in record-breaking time won a Michelin star at Jamavar, will open his first solo site, Kutir this November.Kutir is co-founded by Ghai and Abhi Sangwan who have worked together as colleagues for many years launching Gymkhana, Jamavar and Bombay Bustle side by side.Located just off Chelsea’s Sloane Square in an elegant … [Read more...]
The UK’s largest urban pancake house to open in Glasgow city centre
Stack & Still the UK’s largest pancake house is set to open in the city centre next month with Glasgow’s first self dispense bar and a unique menu that offers over 12 million possible pancake menu combinations.Stack & Still will create over 30 new jobs for the city and is the latest from Glasgow based entrepreneur Paul Reynolds, who has a proven track record in … [Read more...]
Jolene, a bakery and restaurant from the team behind Primeur and Westerns Laundry
On Tuesday 18th September, Jeremie Cometto-Lingenheim and David Gingell will open their new bakery and restaurant, Jolene, on Newington Green. Teaming up with farmer Andy Cato, Jolene will make everything from scratch each day, milling Andy’s grains into fresh nutritious flours to use for breads, pastries and fresh pastas. From morning to evening, these unique grains are the … [Read more...]
Harcourt inns set to open the harlot in Chiswick under chef-director Henry Harris
November 2018 will see Chiswick’s The Harlot (formerly Carvosso) open under chef Henry Harris’ direction. The Harlot is the fourth site from Harcourt Inns, a collection of pubs with dining rooms established by Henry together with business partner, James McCulloch, following Three Cranes in the City (2017), The Coach in Clerkenwell (January 2018) and The Hero of Maida in Maida … [Read more...]
Masterchef champion Ping Coombes launches Ping Pan-Asian
Ping Pan-Asian, a new contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant and delicatessen by Masterchef champion Ping Coombes and global Malaysian brand PappaRich has opened in Selfridges Oxford Street. Inspired by an original taste of Malaysian-Chinese cuisine, the eatery offer is situated in Selfridges Kitchen on the 4th Floor; there is also a Ping Pan-Asian delicatessen in the iconic … [Read more...]
