Aspen Restaurant & Bar has opened its doors inside the new Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield, adding a fresh food-and-drink spot to the city’s dining scene. Sitting just minutes from the city centre, Aspen has been designed as a relaxed, contemporary space with plenty of natural textures, wood and leather seating, and large windows that flood the room with daylight. The … [Read more...]
Bow Street Group PLC – Trading Update
Bow Street Group (AIM: BOW), the owner and operator of "Wildwood" and "dim t" restaurants, announces the following trading update for the financial year ended 28 December 2025 (“FY25”). The Company has experienced a year of relative calm after several years of post-Covid disruption and turmoil. Trading stabilised during the final quarter of FY25 and the Group’s restaurants … [Read more...]
Ottolenghi Co-Founder to Open Second Kung Fu Mama Restaurant in Canary Wharf
Kung Fu Mama — the Taiwanese noodle bar created by Ottolenghi co-founder Noam Bar-Chang and founder of Kung Fu Mama Retail Chris Hsu — is thrilled to announce that its second London restaurant will open in Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf in Q1 2026. The launch follows the success of the brand’s debut Covent Garden site and marks another step in the growing momentum behind … [Read more...]
Eatphoria Officially Launches with Multi-Million-Pound Investment from Tan Food to Turbocharge Growth
Eatphoria, the pioneering multi-brand quick-service restaurant group that owns Wraps & Wings, today announces its official launch alongside a multi-million-pound investment from TAN Food – part of TAN Holdings, a leading Italian venture capitalist. The Group is made up of several diverse and differentiated portfolio of halal brands, led by its flagship brand, Wraps … [Read more...]
Seven Dials Market Kicks Off 2026 with Three New Food Openings, Including London’s First Tortilla Bar
From Hong Kong to Mexico with a detour via the Basque Country - Seven Dials Market by KERB is starting the new year with a bang by welcoming THREE new traders later this month (Friday 30 January). First up is HOKO, a contemporary all-day Hong Kong café that’s built a loyal following on Brick Lane (including many members of KERB’s Shoreditch office). Initially beginning as … [Read more...]
Via Emilia by Food Roots Arrives in Notting Hill
Via Emilia by Food Roots has opened a third site on All Saints Road in Notting Hill. Inspired by Emilia Romagna - the food basket of Italy and birthplace of fresh egg pasta, the menu at Via Emilia is a journey of discovery through this revered food region. Centered on nine pasta dishes, each reflects a different area of Emilia Romagna and are all made by hand on a daily … [Read more...]
A Night for Poetry, Pipes and Plates: Burns Night at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh
When poetry meets plate and tradition meets indulgence, Burns Night 2026 comes alive at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh. On Sunday 25 January, Duck & Waffle at St James Quarter will host a rousing celebration of Scotland’s national bard, pairing heartfelt ceremony with a playful, modern take on classic Scottish dishes and plenty of dram-worthy moments. Nestled in the … [Read more...]
Chopstix Partners with Mencap to Boost Employment for People with a Learning Disability
Chopstix, the UK’s leading Chinese-inspired Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand, is proud to announce an exciting new national partnership with learning disability charity Mencap, reinforcing its commitment to supporting people with a learning disability and helping them live life to the full. Chopstix and Mencap began their relationship over a year ago through a … [Read more...]
Caprinos Reports 14% Like-For-Like Growth in 2025 to Outperform Sector
Caprinos Pizza, one of the UK’s fastest-growing franchised pizza brands with more than 120 stores across the country, is delighted to report strong demand in 2025 with like-for-like sales up 14% year-on-year1 – significantly outperforming the takeaway and fast food sector. Founded by Khalil Rehman and Gul Nawaz in 2014, Caprinos has quickly grown to become a leading … [Read more...]
Automat Mayfair: A Refined Take on American Dining Opens on Mount Street
Now open on 127 Mount Street, Automat introduces a new American Dining Concept to the Mayfair dining scene. Led by One Luxury Group, the restaurant reimagines early and mid century American dining culture, through a sophisticated and contemporary lens. Once an upscale American diner on Dover Street, the original Automat became a phenomenon - an energetic meeting point of New … [Read more...]
Colombo Kitchen Raises Close to £3,000 to Support Communities Affected by Flooding in Sri Lanka
South West London–based Sri Lankan restaurant group Colombo Kitchen, led by Sri Lankan-born chef and restaurateur Sylvia Perera, has raised close to £3,000 to support communities affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, alongside further personal donations made by Chef Sylvia herself. Funds have been raised through a series of community-driven … [Read more...]
Bonjour Buvette: London Debut for Buvette to Open in Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Buvette, the celebrated gastrothèque by chef Jody Williams, will open in Covent Garden’s iconic Neal’s Yard this summer. The signing reinforces Covent Garden’s status as London’s premier culinary hub for globally renowned, chef-led dining. Buvette will occupy a 2,800 sq ft, 80-cover space at 2 Neal’s Yard, offering a flexible … [Read more...]
German Doner Kebab Opens Four New Restaurants this December as Uk Expansion Continues
German Doner Kebab (GDK) is accelerating its UK growth with the opening of four new restaurants this December, unveiling new sites in Clydebank, Bournemouth, Romford and Leytonstone. The openings follow a strong year of growth for the QSR brand, which recently surpassed its 150th UK location and continues to build momentum across major high streets, retail parks and … [Read more...]
China Tang Welcomes Lunar New Year 2026
China Tang at The Dorchester welcomes Lunar New Year 2026 with a series of celebrations honouring Cantonese tradition, renewal and prosperity, set within the restaurant’s unmistakable 1930s Shanghai-inspired surroundings. Located on Park Lane, the Mayfair institution remains one of London’s most celebrated dining addresses, where authentic Cantonese cuisine, richly layered … [Read more...]
Harrah’s Resort Southern California and the Rincon Tribe Announce Tierra y Mar, a New Elevated Mexican-Inspired Restaurant
Harrah’s Resort Southern California has announced its latest culinary addition with Tierra y Mar, a new, elevated Mexican-inspired restaurant concept set to debut in summer 2026. This significant $10.7 million investment will create a new social dining destination, replacing the resort’s current seafood restaurant, Salt & Fin. Tierra y Mar is envisioned as a warm and … [Read more...]
