By Majella Taylor Quercus restaurant opens its doors to diners today promising a dining experience that blends the best of British produce, prepared with East Asian flair, inspired by its owner’s Malaysian heritage. Quercus is committed to sourcing produce from ethical and environmentally aware butchers and day-boat fish suppliers, along with supporting sustainable … [Read more...]
Magenta, a most memorable destination
By Majella Taylor Kings Cross has changed a great deal since my arrival in London in 1996. It wasn’t really an area you would visit unless completely necessary, and it certainly wasn’t the humdrum of food and drink offerings that it is today. The Michelin endorsed Magenta is located within The Megaro Hotel on the doorstep of Kings Cross. The bold cerise and butterfly … [Read more...]
Raffles London at The OWO announce Director of Wine appointment
By Majella Taylor Raffles London at The OWO have announced the appointment of Vincenzo Arnese as Director of Wine. He will be responsible for developing the wine programme and training across all restaurants and bars at Raffles London as well as the offering for In-Room Dining and events spaces. Opening in late summer, Raffles London at The OWO will feature three … [Read more...]
Guest Relations Director appointment at sketch, London announced
By Majella Taylor Sketch has announced the appointment of Angus Agnew as Guest Relations Director of sketch, London. Sinead Mallozzi, CEO said of the appointment: “It feels like the right moment to appoint Angus to this new position at sketch. We recognise now more than ever that restaurants need dedicated teams to look after their guests. Angus’s natural humility … [Read more...]
Cooking classes at HMP Swansea leads the way to chef training and employment
By Angela Green A team of wagamama chefs recently visited HMP Swansea to deliver cooking classes to inspire inmates to become chefs following their release. The team, headed by Food Development Chef Jamie Henderson, and the area chef for Wales, Henry Staple fed hundreds of prisoners with food prepared by their peers at local B category HMP Swansea. The chefs … [Read more...]
A new chapter beckons at The Grill by Tom Booton
By Denis Sheehan MIH One of London’s most exciting chef talents, Tom Booton has crafted a new chapter for The Dorchester’s modern British restaurant The Grill by Tom Booton. A new menu devised by executive chef Booton will launch on May 18, 2023, including a sharing concept highlighting British produce and local London creatives. Chef’s personality shines through the … [Read more...]
Olea Social opens at The Yards, Covent Garden
By Majella Taylor: New Opening Longmartin Properties, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced Olea Social, the modern Mediterranean restaurant, has opened its debut site within The Yards, Covent Garden. Located at 10 Upper St Martin’s Lane and sitting adjacent to Dishoom and newly opened Gura Gura, Olea Social has launched … [Read more...]
Selina announce opening of Zarqa Brighton
By Majella Taylor: New Opening - Selina announce opening of Zarqa Brighton. Selina has announced the opening of a new Middle Eastern style restaurant, Zarqa, within Selina Brighton. Located on Brighton seafront, Zarqa at Selina Brighton will offer a modern take on Middle Eastern flavours with international influences, using locally sourced ingredients. To celebrate … [Read more...]
Paul Askew and team busy preparing for the greatest party on the planet
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Paul Askew and team busy preparing for the greatest party on the planet. The Art School is a hive of activity as Liverpool gears up for two huge weeks of Eurovision, centre-stage Chef Patron Paul Askew and his team are prepping a trio of Ukrainian-inspired dishes. In the run up to hosting the global event that is Eurovision Askew said: “Since the … [Read more...]
Corinthia London, the art of lunch
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Corinthia London, the art of lunch. I am always intrigued when I hear a phrase for the first time and often ponder its meaning, I recently heard one and immediately understood it precisely, the art of lunch. The understanding came through hindsight. I was at Corinthia London’s The Garden restaurant and chatting with Maureen Mills after we … [Read more...]
Blenheim Palace announce opening of Clementine’s on the Lawn
By Majella Taylor: New Opening – Blenheim Palace announce opening of Clementine's on the Lawn. Blenheim Palace has announced the opening of Clementine's on the Lawn, a new restaurant offering visitors lunch or afternoon tea with guaranteed views of the South Lawn. The new restaurant provides a selection of main, Sunday, afternoon tea and children’s menus with locally … [Read more...]
La Bistroteca opening at Liverpool’s Baltic Market
By Majella Taylor: New Opening - La Bistroteca opening at Liverpool’s Baltic Market. Liverpool’s first street food market has announced a new trader that the Baltic Market team will welcome next week, La Bistroteca. Opened in June 2017, Baltic Market has welcomed over 50 restaurants and more than 100 market traders, allowing small independents to showcase their dishes … [Read more...]
New bistro concept opening in Cardiff’s Castle Arcade
By Majella Taylor: New Opening - New bistro concept opening in Cardiff’s Castle Arcade. Maison De Boeuf, a new restaurant concept from the Vintage Tea & Coffee Co, will launch in Cardiff’s historic Castle Arcade on Friday 12 May. Inspired by trips to Parisian restaurants and specialising in steak-frites, the new bistro concept has been designed for rapid rollout by … [Read more...]
Harrow embraces cashless, wheelchair accessible, street food market
By Angela Green: Harrow embraces cashless, wheelchair accessible, street food market. Market Place Harrow has celebrated a successful launch with strong visitor numbers following the opening on at the beginning of April. Almost 5,000 of the borough’s foodies visited Harrow’s new street food venue in its first week, to sample the diverse selection of street food on … [Read more...]
Caractère approaches five
By Majella Taylor: Caractère approaches five. Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari’s Caractère restaurant opened in 2018, now almost five years later it has cemented itself securely within the ever-evolving Notting Hill restaurant scene. Reflecting on approaching five years of opening Co-Founder Emily Roux remarked: “We are so thrilled to still be here five years … [Read more...]
