A new Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant has opened in Queen Square, Liverpool. Istanbul Breeze invites guests to enjoy the feeling of dining beneath the stars throughout the year. The restaurant is centred around a fully glazed terrace with a motorised retractable roof. The feature allows diners to enjoy open-air dining in warmer weather while remaining sheltered … [Read more...]
Team Behind Cocotte to Open Bistro Cocotte in Kingly Court
Bistro Cocotte will open in Kingly Court, Soho, in late 2026. The modern French bistro and wine bar is a new concept from founder Romain Bourrillon and the team behind Cocotte. The restaurant will sit as a destination in its own right, centred on produce-led, generous cooking. The menu will be gourmand without feeling heavy, pairing simple, ingredient-led dishes with … [Read more...]
University College Birmingham Acquires Former The Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White Restaurant
University College Birmingham has announced the acquisition of two venues within Birmingham’s The Cube. The acquisition marks the beginning of a significant investment programme designed to create learning environments for the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. The Birmingham College of Food, part of University College Birmingham, will take over … [Read more...]
Cordelia’s Mayfair Brings Contemporary Grill Dining to Clarges Street
Cordelia’s Mayfair will open at 6 Clarges Street on 26 August 2026. The modern live-fire steakhouse will celebrate the craft of cooking over charcoal, pairing premium ingredients with open-fire cooking. The restaurant will offer a fresh take on the classic grill, bringing together dry-aged steaks, seasonal produce, cocktails and live entertainment in an all-day dining … [Read more...]
Colonel Sanders’ legacy memorabilia auction generates $300,000
The historic auction of Colonel Harland Sanders' personal collection generated just shy of $300,000 in sales, with more than 100 artifacts sold across 74 lots to collectors, historians, entrepreneurs, and fans around the world. Held July 28 at the Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville, Kentucky, the auction attracted more than 500 bidders, both in person … [Read more...]
The Broadway, St James’s Park Announces September Opening of SushiDog
SushiDog is set to open at The Broadway, the landmark mixed-use development in St James’s Park. The new 1,138 sq ft restaurant is due to open in September and will seat up to 28 guests. It will become SushiDog’s second-largest site after its flagship on Warren Street. The signing is the latest in a series of retail lettings at The Broadway, strengthening the … [Read more...]
Subsūme to Open in Covent Garden This October
A new all-day restaurant concept, Subsūme, will open in Covent Garden this October. The restaurant will bring European dining inspired by Japanese culinary techniques and hospitality to the heart of the West End. The 70-cover restaurant will occupy a two-floor, 2,700 sq ft site in Sussex Mansions on Maiden Lane. The opening will create 30 front- and back-of-house … [Read more...]
Is Whitbread’s restaurant retreat really about land yield?
Whitbread has confirmed the final trading dates for its remaining branded restaurant estate, bringing the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre names to an end under its ownership. Table Table, Cookhouse + Pub, Bar + Block and Whitbread’s other smaller restaurant brands will close after service on 3 September 2026. The 89 remaining Brewers Fayre restaurants will follow after dinner … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton Introduces a New Era for Three Darlings Chelsea
Three Darlings, Jason and Irha Atherton’s neighbourhood brasserie on Pavilion Road in Chelsea, is entering a new era with the introduction of a fresh culinary direction. The restaurant is cross-pollinating its bistro identity with MARIAS, the Athertons’ newly launched coastal destination at Principessa Forte dei Marmi, Autograph Collection, in northern Tuscany. Named in … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge and Corinthia London to Unveil New Bar and Reimagined Restaurant
Tom Kerridge and Corinthia London will unveil a new chapter at the hotel this September. The development will introduce a new bar alongside a thoughtfully redesigned restaurant. Reopening in a more intimate setting, the restaurant will sit alongside the new bar, offering guests a fresh way to experience Kerridge’s hospitality and British cooking at Corinthia … [Read more...]
Dumbo Burger Joins Shaftesbury Capital’s Soho for West End Debut
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Dumbo has signed for its second UK location at 37 Berwick Street in Soho. The French smashburger specialist will make its West End debut with the new opening, adding to Soho’s line-up of acclaimed restaurants. Dumbo was founded in Paris in 2019 by street-food enthusiasts Charles Ganem and Samuel Nataf. The brand has since been … [Read more...]
The Mayfair Chippy Extends #VATsTheProblem Campaign and Reduces VAT on Children’s Meals
The Mayfair Chippy is passing on the Government’s temporary reduction in VAT on qualifying children’s meals this summer. From now until 1 September, VAT on children’s meals eaten in the restaurant will be reduced from 20% to 5% in line with the Government’s temporary legislation. The restaurant said the full saving will be passed directly on to customers. As a … [Read more...]
Brava Hospitality Expands Portfolio with Riding House Café Acquisition
Brava Hospitality Group is acquiring Riding House Café, marking a significant expansion of its hospitality portfolio. The group, which operates Prezzo Italian and Jamie’s Italian UK, said the acquisition strengthens its position in the central London dining scene. Riding House Café was founded 23 years ago with The Garrison Public House in Bermondsey. The business … [Read more...]
Scott John-Hodgson Appointed Executive Chef Across House of Tides and Solstice
Scott John-Hodgson has been promoted to Executive Chef across House of Tides and Solstice in Newcastle. The former Head Chef of Michelin-starred Solstice will now oversee both restaurants on behalf of chef-owner Kenny Atkinson. Atkinson remains closely involved in the culinary direction of both restaurants. The appointment marks a significant milestone for both … [Read more...]
Zuma Brings Its Iconic Dining Experience to Montenegro This Summer
Zuma has unveiled its first-ever pop-up in Montenegro. The summer residency brings the globally acclaimed Japanese restaurant’s dining experience to the Adriatic coast. The opening marks a new chapter for the brand as Montenegro continues to emerge as one of Europe’s most sought-after luxury travel destinations. Already established in a number of high-profile holiday … [Read more...]
