By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Pan-Asian quick service restaurant group Chopstix has bolstered its programme of employee development with the launch of two major new learning programmes. The Chopstix Degree programme and ‘Pick ‘n’ Mix Diploma’ will further upskill its team of 1,300 employees and help fast track team members to senior … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants announce new openings pipeline with TANACHIRA Group
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has today announced a new multi restaurant partnership with Thailand’s leading lifestyle operator, TANACHIRA Group. As the restaurant group continues its ambitious expansion plans across Asia, where recent openings include four restaurants in South Korea and two restaurants in … [Read more...]
Nando’s No Chuckin’ Our Chicken on track to donate 124mph
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Nando’s is celebrating 10 years of its food donation programme, ‘No Chuckin’ Our Chicken’. Since the scheme’s inception in 2013, Nando’s has donated 4.3 million meals to charities and community groups across the UK and Ireland. This year the business is on track to have its most successful totals yet, … [Read more...]
Botanico opening in Liverpool
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software A new eatery is heading to South Liverpool’s Woolton Village this October, Botanico, located in the former Il Ristorante by Crust site. Created by the team behind Liverpool’s Italian Quarter in the city centre, Botanico will be open every day from 9am until 9pm serving up freshly made dishes. Father … [Read more...]
New head chef to launch Glasgow’s Hazel
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software A new restaurant opening in Glasgow’s city centre next month has announced its head chef ahead of opening its doors. Eric Avenier will launch Hazel from The Scotsman Group, where he worked across restaurants including The Corinthian Club, Scotsman Hotel, and Bothy Brasserie. The 51-year-old chef has spent … [Read more...]
New West African Restaurant opening in Borough Yards
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software This Autumn, Aji Akokomi, Owner of fine dining West African restaurant Akoko in Fitzrovia, is set to open Akara in the heart of Borough Yards. Bearing the name of the black-eye bean fritter with roots in West Africa, which will feature on the menu, the 40 cover restaurant will champion traditional flavours … [Read more...]
Rugby stars and tango dancers celebrate Gaucho Cardiff opening in style
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Earlier this week Gaucho Cardiff threw a star-studded party to celebrate the opening of its first restaurant in Wales in the heart of the city’s historic St David’s Centre. The restaurant opening was joined by Lawrence Dallaglio and Jamie Roberts, Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers, … [Read more...]
Promising to be the hottest dinner ticket of the year
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Marking the 25th anniversary of National Curry Week, 2nd - 8th October, and celebrating 15 years of Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen City restaurant, five of London’s most spice-obsessed chefs are gathering on 6th October for what promises to be the hottest dinner ticket of the year. Executive … [Read more...]
DUNKIN’ UK announce Soho opening alongside ambitious expansion plan
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software This month will see DUNKIN’ UK celebrate the opening its second London location, on Wardour Street in London’s Soho. Following the opening, further stores will open in the capital before the end of the year as part of an ambitious expansion plan. The first DUNKIN’ UK store opened by QFM Group, was in St … [Read more...]
All-day Italian dining concept Luci opens in Covent Garden
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Luci, London’s first Italian dining bakery has opened within The Yards, Covent Garden, mirroring the heritage of grand Milanese cafes. Headed up by Chef Andrea Pesenti, Luci delivers an affordable all-day Italian dining concept for visitors, joining a range of independent restaurants within The … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress’ latest partnership saves surplus food going to waste
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software PizzaExpress recognises its responsibility to both the environment and society, which is why the brand is proud to announce a partnership with Too Good To Go’s marketplace for surplus food. Having initially trialled the food waste redirection stream in 2022 as part of the brand’s commitment to being Net … [Read more...]
RIO Brazilian Steakhouse announces York opening
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software RIO Brazilian Steakhouse will open its newest venue in York at the former Piccolino site at 18 Bridge Street on Saturday 16th September, after an exclusive VIP launch on Friday 15th September. Founded in Jesmond in November 2019, RIO adds a seventh site in York to its current locations in Jesmond, … [Read more...]
Leadenhall Market welcomes Danish and Japanese eateries to its hospitable collection
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Leadenhall Market is set to welcome two new eateries this September with the opening of Danish coffee project Hagen and Japanese soul food restaurant Rainbo. Opening on 4th September, Danish hospitality will be served by Hagen, a Danish coffee concept born out of Copenhagen and brought to life in … [Read more...]
Harrods welcomes four internationally celebrated chefs to reopened Dining Hall
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software October will see Harrods impressive Grade II listed Dining Hall welcome four highly anticipated new chefs and cuisines, highlighting Harrods continuing emphasis on creating an evening dining destination that attracts top international culinary specialists to showcase their individual talents. Diners will … [Read more...]
Galvin at Windows team aid industry recruitment and retention drive
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software H&C News recently approached some friends across our industry for donations to our annual golf day prize draw and auction, which helps raise awareness of and funds for two organisations that aid the industry's efforts in recruitment and retention. Namely, Zest Quest Asia and The CRUMBS … [Read more...]