By Angela Green: Chef Robert Thompson MBE announces new Isle of Wight opening. This Spring, RTCaféGrill will launch in Ryde, Isle of Wight, opening its doors officially on Thursday the 7th of March 2024. The new restaurant, obsessed with freshness and quality, and will take a zealous approach to local and seasonal cooking. Led by Chef Robert Thompson MBE, RTCaféGrill will … [Read more...]
Restaurant Dominic Chapman Henley-on-Thames now open
By Angela Green: Restaurant Dominic Chapman Henley-on-Thames now open. Chef Dominic Chapman has opened his first restaurant in Henley-on-Thames, revealing that he will put his name to a restaurant for the first time in his career. The 60-cover Restaurant Dominic Chapman serves classic British dishes using quality local produce across breakfast, lunch, afternoon … [Read more...]
The Barley Mow introduces The Mayfair Breakfast
By Angela Green: The Barley Mow introduces The Mayfair Breakfast. The Barley Mow in Mayfair will launch a new breakfast service from 28 February 2024. Showcasing many of the key suppliers favoured by Cubitt House Chef Director Ben Tish and the pub’s Head Chef Chris Fordham Smith, the menu will mix classic breakfast dishes and a few hearty house specialities. The chefs and … [Read more...]
Le Gavroche wine and art collection to be auctioned by Christie’s
By Angela Green: Le Gavroche wine and art collection to be auctioned by Christie’s. Christie’s announces Le Gavroche, an online auction featuring the exceptional wine collection from the esteemed two-Michelin starred French restaurant, together with works of art and selected storied objects from this fabled London institution. Running from 10 to 24 April, the sale will … [Read more...]
The Silver Birch add Junior Sommelier to front of house team
By Angela Green: The Silver Birch add Junior Sommelier to front of house team. West London's The Silver Birch restaurant has announced the addition of Sam Roberts to their team as a Junior Sommelier. Roberts, with his profound passion for wine, honed from his upbringing in France and experience in his family’s catering and events business, brings a unique blend of … [Read more...]
Coworth Park set to relaunch The Barn
By Angela Green: Coworth Park set to relaunch The Barn. Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel near Ascot, will on 8 February relaunch its relaxed neighbourhood restaurant, The Barn, with a brand-new kitchen and produce-led, ingredient-focused menu. Housed in the original barn frame, the new open kitchen and grill will take pride of place in The … [Read more...]
Restaurant group open three new London Persian eateries
By Angela Green: Restaurant group open three new London Persian eateries. Persian restaurant brand Naroon has opened three new sites in London, including relocating its original restaurant and launching a new café concept. The original Naroon restaurant in Fitzrovia has moved to a space more than double the size across the road at 65 Great Titchfield Street. With … [Read more...]
The Barnacle Kitchen announced for Duke Street Market
By Angela Green: The Barnacle Kitchen announced for Duke Street Market. Since launching in December 2021, Barnacle has proudly embodied Liverpool’s vibrant gastronomic ambitions whilst channelling many inspirations which have found their way to the city over the decades. Barnacle is already one of the region’s most talked about destinations to experience the real taste of … [Read more...]
Le Gavroche marks closure with events for hospitality industry and charities
By Angela Green: Le Gavroche marks closure with events for hospitality industry and charities. Le Gavroche will be running its last service on January 13th, 2024, after 57 years of trading, and marking the closure of the restaurant with three hospitality industry-linked dinners being held over the following week and an open day sale of branded goodies at the end … [Read more...]
Mistress, opening in Mayfair
By Angela Green: Mistress, opening in Mayfair. Mistress, a Parisian-inspired restaurant and after hours lounge is preparing for opening early next month in London. Concealed below street level in St. James Street, Mistress promises to be discrete and exclusive. On the menu is refined French cuisine for a modern Mayfair, dishes will be made to share, featuring lobster … [Read more...]
Camille announces Borough Market opening
By Angela Green: Camille announces Borough Market opening. Opening on Stoney Street, Borough Market in mid-February, Camille is a new provincial French-inspired restaurant from Clare Lattin and Tom Hill, founders of London’s Ducksoup, Little Duck, and their latest venture Emilia, an Italian osteria in Ashburton, Devon. Camille will be a reflective imagining of the duo’s … [Read more...]
July, set to open in Spring 2024
By Angela Green: July, set to open in Spring 2024. Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of July, a brand-new Alsace-inspired dining concept, in leading Central London neighbourhood, Fitzrovia. The restaurant will open at 10 Charlotte Street in Spring 2024. The restaurant and wine bar has been created by food writer Solynka Dumas and co-founder Julian … [Read more...]
Gino D’Acampo announces his new Manchester restaurant opening 2024
By Angela Green: Gino D’Acampo announces his new Manchester restaurant opening 2024. Gino D’Acampo has announced he is to open a new restaurant and bar in the heart of Manchester, Gino D’Acampo, Manchester. The new premium Italian restaurant and bar will open at the INNSiDE by Melia Manchester hotel in February, to follow an extensive £800k refurbishment of the First … [Read more...]
McDonald’s security intentionally soaks homeless man and his sleeping bag with water
By Denis Sheehan FIH: McDonald’s security intentionally soaks homeless man and his sleeping bag with water. Hi @McDonaldsUK. Do you think it is acceptable for your staff to soak the sleeping bags of homeless people in the middle of winter (or any other time of the year)? Disgusting behaviour. He wasn’t even outside your premises. @crisis_uk @Shelter #McDonalds #homelessness … [Read more...]
Dominic Chapman announces new restaurant opening
By Angela Green: Dominic Chapman announces new restaurant opening. Dominic Chapman is set to open his first restaurant in Henley, offering his unique take on classic British dishes. With a strong focus on British produce, the 60-cover restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner to guests. Based in the Relais Henley hotel, the restaurant also boasts an … [Read more...]