Firedog, the Turkish meze dining club and bar on Newman Street, Fitzrovia, has unveiled a new underground event space, which it is launching for corporate and private dining events.Located in the lower ground floor of the restaurant, the new space is able to accommodate up to 70 guests for seated dining. It is ideal for business lunches, networking events, celebratory … [Read more...]
Boki – more than coffee
Boki in Seven Dials blends the quality coffee industry experience with excellence in food and drink and a passion for design. Opening its doors end of July to an inviting location to eat, drink and socialise in central London, the all-day venue will deliver a creative menu for breakfast, lunch and in the evenings, exciting internationally inspired small plates. Customers can … [Read more...]
Sopwell House celebrates being awarded Two AA Rosettes
The Restaurant at Sopwell House is celebrating its latest achievement – a 2nd AA Rosette following a recent inspection.Sopwell House achieved this prestigious award by accomplishing precision throughout all its cooking. The Restaurant also received recognition for the high quality, seasonal produce on its menus. The AA inspector described his experience at The Restaurant as … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Carluccio’s the Italian all-day restaurant group owned by Dubai-based investment group Landmark, has appointed Peter Casey as its new Chief Operating Officer.Casey brings a wealth of retail and hospitality experience to Carluccio’s. He joins from the SSP Group where, as COO UK & Ireland, he worked on brands including Starbucks, and M&S Simply Food, driving the … [Read more...]
Subway opens 100th store in Northern Ireland
The Subway brand is pleased to announce the opening of its 100th store in Northern Ireland. Located on Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast, the store is owned by Subway franchisees and local businessmen, Muhammad Aamir and Akhlaq Akhtar.The Subway brand has undergone significant growth in Northern Ireland, with the first store opening some 19 years ago in Botanic Avenue in … [Read more...]
Island Poké begins expansion with the launch of their second site in Broadgate Circle
Following the successful opening of Island Poké on Kingly Street in Soho, founder James Porter and his team have secured their second site in Broadgate Circle. New offerings include their Poké Nachos, Poké Tacos and a special bowl from Yum Bun founder Lisa Meyer.Doors will open Monday 31st July 2017. From midday they will be offering Poké bowls for £1 on Monday 31st July … [Read more...]
Tuyo Contemporary Mediterranean kitchen opens in Broadway Market
Broadway Market in Hackney has gained a new resident with the opening of Tuyo, a new restaurant serving a menu of Mediterranean and Levantine small plates with a Spanish twist.Chef Ricardo Pimentel (formerly Salt Yard Group) has created a selection of “pinchos” or small bites to share such as Harissa lamb rump served with pisto and black olive couscous, pistachio and … [Read more...]
East 59th D&D London launches New York style rooftop bar and grill in Leeds
D&D London has now launched East 59th, a glamorous New York style rooftop bar and grill in Leeds, with Executive Chef Lee Murdoch. This is their fourth site in the city, joining Angelica, Crafthouse and Issho - the new Japanese restaurant which opened last month. The all-day bar and grill, named after the address of D&D’s Manhattan site Guastavino’s, is a stylish new al … [Read more...]
mother arrives from Copenhagen this Summer at London’s iconic Battersea Power Station
mother is excited to be opening their first restaurant outside of Denmark this July 20th, and intrue mother style they’ll be bringing together ‘no nonsense’, rustic Italian food expressed with the simplicity Scandinavians love.Located at the first railway arch at Circus West Village, the restaurant will be set over 470m² and will feature an open front, perfect for summer … [Read more...]
La Maison 1888 earned wine spectator’s 2017 award of excellence
La Maison 1888, French restaurant led by a three-starred Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire with its home at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, has been recognized by Wine Spectator’s 2017 Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine cellar.In 2017, Wine Spectator is honoring 3,592 restaurants—hailing from all 50 states and more than 75 countries—for their outstanding … [Read more...]
Macellaio RC to open in Clapham
The Italian steak experts at Macellaio RC, founded by Roberto Costa, will be opening their fourth London venue on Northcote Road in Clapham on 21st July. This restaurant will be joining their existing sites in South Kensington, Exmouth Market and Union Street.This new site sets itself apart from its sister restaurants with an emphasis on Italian wines, hand-picked by … [Read more...]
