The UK group of authentic Greek restaurants, The Real Greek, is expanding its portfolio with the opening of a new flagship venue at Tower Bridge in early December. This is the second new opening of 2019, taking the number of sites in the group to 17.The Real Greek has continued to thrive in the current market, offering diners a contemporary Aegean experience, that allows … [Read more...]
Market report reveals key insights to restaurant trends for 2020
New research from 70,000 businesses reveals that 50 million adults eat out in Great Britain each year on 2.4 billion occasions. Young people are most likely to dine out with couples and under 35’s eating out once a week.The research will help form a new annual market report revealing what British consumers want from restaurants. It is based on a detailed analysis of … [Read more...]
StreetSmart working with restaurants on youth homelessness and food poverty, now
StreetSmart are launching their 2019 fundraising campaign across the UK, working with restaurants to raise money for vulnerable and homeless members of their local community during the months of November and December, with a particular focus on youth homelessness and addressing food poverty.The River Café, Core by Clare Smyth, BOX-E Bristol and Barrafina continue … [Read more...]
Azzurri Group full year results released today with food to go market growth prioritised
Azzurri Group, operators in the Italian casual dining sector through its Zizzi, ASK Italian, Coco di Mama and Radio Alice brands, has announced today its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2019.Financial HighlightsGroup sales up 7.0% year-on-year to £299.4m, driven by new openings in the UK, RoI and China, as well as like-for-like sales growth across all … [Read more...]
New Head Chef and new menu at The Forest Side
Grasmere’s The Forest Side welcomes its new head chef on 19th November, Paul Leonard. The Michelin-starred, four AA Rosette restaurant will also be revealing its new menu developed by Paul and his team.Leonard has cooked under Marcus Wareing and Andrew Fairlie, precious experience for any chef. Leonard gained further experience in his first Head Chef role, he shaped … [Read more...]
Menu announced for Asian chef and restaurant owners menu development day
The chefs in the kitchen for the Asian Restaurant Owners Network Open Kitchen Live Menu Development Day have been busy testing, tasting and preparing, and now we are delighted to publish details.The chefs in the kitchen are from Rational and the Asian Restaurant Owners Network. The day will not just be providing a feast of flavours from Asian cuisine, they will be … [Read more...]
Liverpool rock ‘n’ roll dining concept to open rewarding online bookings with 50% discount
We really like this new opening as it has a distinct USP that will garner attention and bookings, doubtless that the perceived cool of being in the ‘online know’ will help too. The Bold Street bar and live music venue Jimmy’s has announced plans for an all-new dining concept at its Liverpool city centre location. Jimmy’s will be adding to its portfolio with a South American … [Read more...]
Plant based menus and embracing no-alcohol culture required to cater for food and drink trends 2020
Black pepper ice cream, coconut ceviche and Japanese whisky highballs are just a few of the trends predicted to be popular in 2020 with US diners. More health ingredients and plant-based menus will rise to the top, and lower-alcohol spritzes will take centre stage at bars.From ingredients like seaweed, ashwagandha and nutritional yeast to dishes like fresh, elevated … [Read more...]
The Grill at The Dorchester reopens to a new chapter in the restaurant’s 88 year history
Culinary institution The Grill at The Dorchester has officially reopened its doors to a new chapter in the restaurant’s 88 year history. Head Chef Tom Booton, who has the honour of being The Dorchester’s youngest ever Head Chef, presents his interpretation of a modern-day British grill.Offering a more relaxed approach to the dining experience, the legendary dining room … [Read more...]
A window on Richard Corrigan’s Daffodil Mulligan opened earlier today
Today, Chef Richard Corrigan, opened his third London restaurant, Daffodil Mulligan in Old Street, alongside John Nugent and Tony Gibney. The Irish trio, who have over a century of hospitality experience combined, acquired the site previously known as Nuala in July 2019. The 50-cover restaurant includes an oyster bar seating eight guests and a basement saloon bar which … [Read more...]
The Fat Duck sets university students on a journey of wonderosity
Heston Blumenthal’s flagship restaurant The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, is now an official partner of the University of Plymouth’s Hotel School, which delivers hospitality and cruise management degree programmes within Plymouth Business School. The new relationship will mean students can tap into The Fat Duck’s industry-leading expertise, boosting their … [Read more...]
PAUL UK announce the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer
PAUL UK, the 37-strong French artisan bakery and patisserie has today announced the appointment of Mark Hilton as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hilton’s previous role was CEO at the Sphera Franchise Group, the holding company operating the franchises for KFC Romania, Italy and Moldova, as well as Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in Romania.Hilton successfully listed the business … [Read more...]
Last night Carluccio’s restaurant group raised £26,530 for Action Against Hunger
Last night Carluccio’s restaurant group held its All Star Dinner raising £26,530 for The Antonio Carluccio Foundation, with all proceeds going to global humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger. 100 guests enjoyed a four-course dinner at Carluccio’s in Brunswick, with each course designed and cooked by close friends of the late Antonio Carluccio. The line-up included co-star … [Read more...]
Aktar Islam to open new traditional British restaurant January 2020
Aktar Islam and the team behind Craft Dining Rooms and will be launching the Craft English Garden in January 2020, located on the Canalside, ICC Birmingham.The Craft English Garden has been envisaged with nostalgia and childhood in mind, recreating traditional British dishes with a modern view and specialising in afternoon tea.Gin and tonics will lead the drinks menu … [Read more...]
