Everyone has experienced that moment during Christmas when opening a gift, only to quickly wish it was something else entirely. This Boxing Day, Burger King restaurants are offering a Whopper sandwich in exchange for an unwanted gift. Who says miracles don’t exist? All guests need to do is head down to the Burger King restaurant located at Leicester Square in London between … [Read more...]
Chef Francesco Mazzei to launch Italian restaurant in Islington
After 15 successful years in the heart of Islington, D&D London has decided it’s time to ring the changes at Almeida and launch a brand-new Italian restaurant, created by Francesco Mazzei. Almeida’s last hoorah will be New Year’s Eve, with doors closing on 1st January 2017. The restaurant – located just off Upper St – will be given a totally new look, with the fresh … [Read more...]
Mitchells & Butlers opens Chicken Society
Chicken Society has launched its first ever restaurant in Finchley, creating 16 new jobs for the local area. Located on Regents Park Road, the new restaurant opened its doors on Thursday 8th December to welcome the public to enjoy spit-roasted chicken & duck. The new restaurant represents the first in a concept trial for Mitchells & Butlers, aimed at the millennial … [Read more...]
Red Dog Saloon restaurant opening
As part of cult American eatery, Red Dog Saloon’s, target to open 60 sites across the UK, the saloon-doors will open to its fifth restaurant on Tuesday 27th December. Alongside existing locations in London and Nottingham, this will be the group’s South Coast debut. It also forms part of the brand new £85 million WestQuay Watermark leisure and dining hub in Southampton, home to … [Read more...]
Le Gavroche to go ‘service included’
Michel Roux Jr has announced his decision to include service on all diners’ bills at Le Gavroche from the end of January 2017. This will be marked on the bill and menus to make it clear that no further payment or gratuity is needed, and credit card slips will be closed. Michel said that: “There is too much ambiguity between service charges and tips, so I have taken what … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay Group renews partnership with Heathrow
Global restaurant collection, Gordon Ramsay Group, has secured a 10-year extension to its contract at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 for its site, Plane Food, to continue providing an elevated airport dining experience to internationally-bound travellers both before and during flight. The new agreement will enable the group to further enhance its offering that has helped transform … [Read more...]
Thai Leisure Group given royal seal of approval
The Royal Thai Government has recognised the quality of the food across Thai Leisure Group’s (TLG) portfolio – comprised of restaurant brands Thaikhun, Chaophraya and Yee Rah – by awarding nine of its restaurants with a Thai SELECT premium seal. Set up in 2003, the Thai SELECT certification is a government programme that aims to increase the recognition of quality Thai … [Read more...]
Lao Cafe launches in Covent Garden
Lao Café, the only restaurant in London to serve Laotian food, is to open in Covent Garden on 16th January 2017. Launched by the team behind phenomenally successful restaurant group Rosa’s Thai Cafe, it follows in the footsteps of a much lauded pop up that blazed a trail through Victoria in early 2016. Focussing on one of the last great undiscovered cuisines, Lao Café is … [Read more...]
SUBWAY appoints new County Director for UK and Ireland
The SUBWAY brand is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Country Director in the UK and Ireland. Peter Dowding joins the SUBWAY brand where he will be responsible for developing the brand in the UK and Ireland, working with a team of Development Agents across the territory. Peter brings a wealth of experience working in the retail and drinks industries, gained … [Read more...]
Restaurateur brings Victorian Splendour to Newcastle’s Quayside
A leading North East restaurateur has opened a flagship eatery on Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside. Andy Hook, owner of Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle and Hinnies Restaurant in Whitley Bay, has teamed up with head chef Troy Terrington to open Dobson and Parnell at 21 Queen Street, specialising in refined British and European cuisine. Set within a Victorian Grade II … [Read more...]
Trattoria 51 encourages kids to get creative this Christmas
Trattoria 51 is encouraging kids to get creative this Christmas with the introduction of its seasonal ‘Make Your Own Pizza’. The Old Hall Street eatery’s newest offering will allow youngsters to decorate their own festive pizzas in the style of their favourite Christmas characters. Guaranteed to get the whole family in the seasonal spirit, Trattoria 51 will also be … [Read more...]
SSP opens two new James Martin Kitchens
SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened two new James Martin Kitchens in the space of a month. The brand, which made its debut at London Stansted Airport in 2015, can now be found at a station as well as a leading shopping centre. New James Martin Kitchens have now opened at Manchester Piccadilly railway … [Read more...]
Serving up success this Christmas: Improving the Experience
With Christmas fast approaching, restaurants are preparing to welcome large groups of diners as people celebrate the festive season with colleagues, friends and family. Top of mind for restaurant owners will be providing these parties with every reason to be positive in the hope they will leave feeling happy and ready to tell others about their experience. This is especially … [Read more...]
National ‘Best Restaurant of the Year’ award win for Coriander
Coriander restaurant in Hatch End, has won the national Restaurant of the Year Award category at the UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce & Industry (UKBCCI) Inaugural Business & Entrepreneur Excellence Awards 2016 and Gala Dinner. Held at the London Hilton Park Lane on Sunday 20th November, the glittering awards ceremony saw Coriander owner Salim Chowdhury clinch the … [Read more...]
Bubbledogs pit-stop for NYE
On December 31st bubbledogs are throwing their doors open for party goers to take refuge from the cold and a break from their heels with a bang and a bun, before heading off to see in the New Year. Whether you’re warming your cockles with a Sloppy Joe or firing yourself up for the night ahead with the spicy Buffalo, bubbledogs will be on hand with two glasses of Grower … [Read more...]