French Mediterranean hospitality brand Bagatelle is preparing to open its first Malta venue at St George’s Bay at the end of September. Bagatelle Malta is being developed in partnership with Lifestyle Group and will combine a restaurant, beach club, pool, bar and lounge within approximately 1,960 sq m of indoor and outdoor hospitality space. The opening forms part of … [Read more...]
Nobu Hotel Madrid to Open First Nobu Restaurant in Spanish Capital
Nobu Hotel Madrid will open the first Nobu restaurant in the Spanish capital on 1 September 2026 as the centrepiece of the new hotel’s food and beverage offer. The restaurant will bring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s Japanese-Peruvian cooking to Madrid, with a menu featuring established Nobu dishes including Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño and Rock Shrimp Tempura. Alongside … [Read more...]
wagamama and Charcoal Concepts Form Joint Venture to Target 100 Restaurants Across India
wagamama and Charcoal Concepts have announced a multi-million-pound joint venture to accelerate the casual dining brand’s expansion across India. The partnership between The Restaurant Group-owned wagamama and Charcoal Concepts, the multi-brand restaurant platform owned by K Hospitality Corp, aims to open at least 100 wagamama restaurants across India during the next 10 … [Read more...]
The Tides Inn Unveils Signature Widgeon Oyster
The Tides Inn has unveiled the Widgeon Oyster, a signature variety inspired by the Virginia resort’s ongoing shoreline and oyster restoration work. The oyster will be served exclusively at Salt & Meadow, the resort’s restaurant overlooking Carter’s Creek, from 8 August 2026. Its development follows several years of ecological work led by The Tides Inn’s resident … [Read more...]
Our Yummy Collection Celebrates 20 Years and Reveals New Hoste Identity
Our Yummy Collection is celebrating its 20th anniversary and entering a new chapter as Hoste. The team behind Faber, The Somers Town Coffee House, Above and The Victoria will begin rolling out the new brand identity from this August. The group is also preparing to launch The Tallyman this September. Inspired by old Germanic English, the word Hoste has been chosen to … [Read more...]
Familiar Faces Return to Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
Two familiar faces have returned to Restaurant Andrew Fairlie as the restaurant marks its 25th anniversary year. The two Michelin-starred restaurant, based inside The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, has appointed Xavier Brette as General Manager and John Preston as Restaurant Manager. Their return marks a new chapter for the award-winning restaurant, reuniting them with … [Read more...]
Brother Thai Sets Out Five-Site Growth Ambition as Second Restaurant Proves Concept Can Travel
Brother Thai has revealed a long-term ambition to grow to five company-owned restaurants. The independent Thai street food brand said the opening of its second site has demonstrated the concept’s potential beyond its Cardiff roots. Brother Thai opened at 104 Stokes Croft in Bristol in April 2026, five years after launching its first permanent restaurant on Whitchurch … [Read more...]
The Ivy Asia St Paul’s to Unveil New Private Dining and Events Space
The Ivy Asia St Paul’s will unveil a new private dining and events space this autumn. Officially launching on Monday 28 September, the new space has been designed to bring the restaurant’s food, drink and striking interiors to a dedicated private hire venue in the heart of the City. The new space will cater for a range of occasions, including intimate evenings with … [Read more...]
Vayu Rooftop Resto-Bar Opens in Hyderabad Celebrating Regional Indian Cuisine
Vayu has opened in Hyderabad as a new rooftop resto-bar celebrating regional Indian cuisine. Perched above the city, the new venue has been conceived as a social destination where food, cocktails, music and conversation come together. Designed for well-travelled, experience-seeking guests, Vayu reflects Hyderabad’s evolving social energy and places atmosphere at the … [Read more...]
SoBe Burger Continues Nationwide Expansion with Midlands Arrival
SoBe Burger has continued its nationwide expansion with the opening of its first physical restaurant in the Midlands. The Miami-inspired smash burger brand has opened in Leamington Spa, marking the latest step in its growth strategy. Now open daily from 11.30am to 11pm, the restaurant offers 24 covers. It is also available for delivery through Deliveroo, Uber Eats … [Read more...]
Istanbul Breeze Brings Year-Round Dining Under the Stars to Liverpool
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...]
