BBC’s Million Pound Menu winners restaurant Pilgrim is now open. A new restaurant in Liverpool’s much-anticipated Duke Street Market, Pilgrim, launched with a sell-out soft launch.Now open to all customers, the food is based on an ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia which has taken place since the 9th century.With starting points in France, Spain and … [Read more...]
New Head of Food Operations appointed at Carluccio’s
Carluccio’s is delighted to announce it has appointed Matt Dale as its new Head of Food Operations, further strengthening the brand’s ‘Fresca’ transformation team. Dale joins Carluccio’s with a wealth of experience, having previously held a senior food operations role at Bill’s restaurants in London, including involvement in the group’s most recent 2020 refurbishments. … [Read more...]
Drake Circus opens with new Five Guys, Nando’s, Cosy Club and Zizzi
A range of eateries will be opening this Autumn at Drake Circus Leisure, the new leisure and entertainment development located in Plymouth city centre.Four food and beverage brands and one leisure operator have committed to a combined 32,000 sq. ft of space in the new development, which will open in the Autumn. Located adjacent to British Land’s Drake Circus, the scheme … [Read more...]
Athenaeum Hotel & Residences in Mayfair appoints new Restaurant GM
Barry Soars has been appointed as Restaurant General Manager at the luxurious five-star Athenaeum Hotel & Residences in Mayfair. Soars brings huge up-market dining experience to his new role as Restaurant General Manager at the Athenaeum Hotel & Residences in London’s upmarket Mayfair.His last two roles were at Soho Farmhouse and before that he was … [Read more...]
From teenage KP to restaurant owner, a passion driven hospitality journey
Josh Roberts started out in hospitality at the tender age of 14 as a kitchen porter, he has now celebrated six months of owning his own business, East River in Liverpool. The restaurant-bar, which is inspired by Jewish delis in New York such as Katz and Russ and Daughters, and the vibrant city’s high quality cocktail offering, has recently launched a new food menu that creates … [Read more...]
Employees of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group invited to work at Gaucho or M Restaurants
Martin Williams, CEO of Gaucho and M Restaurants, has invited all employees of Jamie Oliver’s struggling restaurant group a fast track to a final interview in order to secure a position at either Gaucho or M Restaurants if they have found their jobs at risk.The announcement comes following the news that Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group, which includes the Jamie's … [Read more...]
Ormer Mayfair Appoints Head Sommelier
The Flemings Mayfair hotel restaurant Ormer, part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has announced the appointment of Svetoslav Manolev as their new Head Sommelier.Manolev brings over a decade of specialist wine experience from some of the finest establishments in London. Previously, Assistant Head Sommelier at 67 Pall Mall, widely considered one of the top wine … [Read more...]
MOD Pizza receives investment of $150m to accelerate expansion
London and New York based Private Investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has acquired a significant stake in MOD Pizza through an investment of $150 million. The investment will help accelerate MOD Pizza’s continued expansion in the casual dining sector.MOD Pizza has 433 locations and having entered the UK market in 2016 now has 10 UK locations.With this … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver “devastated” with collapse of his restaurant group
Jamie Oliver stated earlier today on twitter that he is "devastated” with the news of his restaurant group being placed into administration. The group, which includes the Jamie's Italian chain, Barbecoa and Fifteen, appointed KPMG as administrators putting circa 1,300 jobs at risk.We understand that 25 restaurants are affected by the administration process and 23 … [Read more...]
SSP partners with Michelin Star bistro Jardin de Jade at Hong Kong International Airport
SSP Group has signed a five-year contract to open Michelin-starred Asian bistro Jardin de Jade at Hong Kong International Airport.Launched in Shanghai in 1999, Jardin de Jade offers authentic and innovative dishes that embody the essence of regional Chinese cooking. Its impeccable service and outstanding food quality led to Jardin de Jade being awarded a coveted Michelin … [Read more...]
KityCow chefs set out plan for permanent restaurant following Hush pop-up
Joe Allen and Aaron Thomas, the chefs behind pop-up restaurant KityCow, are hoping to to open a permanent restaurant elsewhere in London when their residency at Hush in Mayfair ends on 31 May.The former My Million Pound Menu contestants, who have been running their Indian Nepalese-inspired pop-up within Jamie Barber's restaurant since the beginning of February, are … [Read more...]
Scott’s on Princes Street to honour the 175th anniversary of the iconic Scott Monument
The Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel has renamed their restaurant ‘Scott’s on Princes Street’ to honour the 175th anniversary of the iconic Scott Monument, which overlooks the hotel and restaurant, as well as introducing a locally inspired new menu.With panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town and indeed the famous Victorian gothic Scott Monument, … [Read more...]
Pioneering Food Waste Pledge launched by Regent Street & St James’s
Regent Street & St James’s are launching a pioneering food waste pledge in, with 11 restaurants collectively committing to reducing food waste by 25% by May 2020. Regent Street and St James’s will become the first destinations in the UK to introduce a pledge of this kind. The pledge has been created by The Crown Estate, owners of the destinations, and is inspired by the … [Read more...]
Casual Dining Group announces new CEO
Casual Dining Group has appointed James Spragg, currently Chief Operating Officer, to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Casual Dining Group operates circa 280 restaurant brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge.CDG Chairman, Rooney Anand was pleased with the announcement saying:“I am delighted to announce this … [Read more...]
