By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Shaftesbury Capital has announced Ukrainian born Spanish concept, Boca a Boca opening its first UK based restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia. Boca a Boca, a Spanish idiom meaning ‘word of mouth’, is the brainchild of Ukrainian entrepreneur, Andrii Nikonov, who opened his first restaurant in Kyiv in February … [Read more...]
Dipna Anand opening new restaurant at Unity Place, Milton Keynes
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Next month will see the opening of chef Dipna Anand’s new restaurant, situated inside the new multi-functional venue Unity Place, in Milton Keynes. Anand’s involvement will see a new, 150 cover restaurant open under her stewardship, with its own microbrewery from TOAST Ale, accompanied by another more … [Read more...]
Creams Café appoints new COO
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Creams Cafe has appointed Oliver Rodbard as Chief Operating Officer as the company embarks on the next stages of its national and international expansion. The multi-faceted role will have a strong focus on franchise engagement and growth, alongside collaboration with the executive team to develop, refine … [Read more...]
LNER 1923 Restaurant celebrates 100th anniversary with menu to time travel
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the LNER brand by offering people an exciting opportunity to ‘travel back in time’, and enjoy a specially created menu, designed to showcase some of the most delicious dishes served to train passengers over the past century, and … [Read more...]
The rich cultural heritage of Africa on the menu at The O2’s latest opening, Afrikana
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The O2 has announced Afrikana, an independent African inspired restaurant, has opened at the destination’s Entertainment District. Afrikana has opened adjacent to Las Iguanas delivering diners with African inspired dishes such as grilled chicken and curries The interior reflects the rich cultural … [Read more...]
AI can transform your restaurant’s bottom line, and you only need ask it for the recipe
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Running a restaurant is a delicious adventure, but not one for the faint hearted. A passion for the culinary arts, aspirations of being so hospitable your customers can’t wipe the smile off their faces, and an ability to work so hard it hurts, all help. But. The most important element … [Read more...]
Poppies fish and chips heading west to open on the Portobello Road
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The London fish and chip shop Poppies has announced a new restaurant opening this December on the Portobello Road, becoming the fourth Poppies joining Spitalfields, Soho and Camden. The new restaurant will feature the same cosy, nostalgic atmosphere Poppies is famous for with up to 64 covers … [Read more...]
Noci opens in Shoreditch
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Noci has opened in Shoreditch, located in The Bower next to the Old Street roundabout. Offering diners fresh, handmade pastas, Sicilian street-food inspired snacks, seasonal Italian small plates, and cocktails. In 2021, Noci hosted a successful pop up at Mortimer House before opening its first site in … [Read more...]
Bébé Bob opens in Soho
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Shaftesbury Capital has announced the opening of Bébé Bob, the latest restaurant from the team at Bob Bob Ricard, at 37 Golden Square. The opening of Bébé Bob in Soho, located opposite the flagship Bob Bob Ricard, is a new concept for restaurateur Leonid Shutov that will offer diners a new specialty of … [Read more...]
Chipotle accelerates investment in and deployment of restaurant cobotics
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced testing is underway of an automated digital makeline in collaboration with Hyphen, a foodservice platform designed to help restaurant owners and operators further automate kitchen operations. Bowls and salads are created by an automated system that moves the entrées … [Read more...]
The Good Egg, set to open latest Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant in Camden tomorrow
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant, The Good Egg, is opening a new restaurant in Camden tomorrow. The restaurant takes inspiration from Tel Aviv food culture using British produce to create a menu that moves easily from day to night providing all day dining. To celebrate their new site, The Good Egg is … [Read more...]
The Art School marks milestone anniversary for gastronomy in Liverpool
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Art School in Liverpool held a very special anniversary party last week as Chef Patron Paul Askew and his team welcomed friends from across the Liverpool region. People who helped the restaurant’s wonderful story unfold since it started back in 2014 when Askew took a leap of faith to … [Read more...]
The Yan in association with University of Cumbria launches carbon calculated menu
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software As part of its ongoing work to be genuinely sustainable The Yan at Grasmere in the Lake District has launched a carbon calculated Mindful Menu so guests can make informed choices about the meals they choose. The Mindful Menu details the carbon footprint of every dish on The Yan’s menu and the family-run … [Read more...]
Chutney Mary awarded AA Restaurant of the Year London
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Chutney Mary, the highly acclaimed Indian restaurant in St. James’s in London, was awarded AA Restaurant of the Year London (2024) at a glittering function of over 900 hospitality industry professionals at the Grosvenor House Hotel. The well-respected AA Restaurant Guide will mark its 30th edition with … [Read more...]
On October 29th, Birmingham’s Diverse Hospitality Stars Unite for Charity Dinner
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Sunday, October 29th sees a remarkable alliance of women from Birmingham's vibrant hospitality scene take center stage at Simpsons restaurant for a special fundraising dinner. This exclusive event aims to support two noble causes: The Burnt Chef Project and the Anawim Women's Centre. Guests are in for a … [Read more...]