London’s leading event and hospitality group, Camm & Hooper, is opening its fifth venue in January 2017, with a soft launch for private events in December 2016. Six Storeys on Soho, located at 11 Soho Square in central London, will offer an enticing journey back to yesteryear, to an era of prohibition, when residents and visitors rebelled and congregated for an evening of … [Read more...]
Stevie Parle’s new restaurant to open in Clerkenwell in February 2017
Since opening his very first restaurant back in 2009 at the age of just 24, chef, writer, author and TV presenter Stevie Parle has wowed critics and public alike with his exceptional dining spaces. Now February 2017 will see the former Young Chef of the Year launch his fifth restaurant, Palatino, in the heart of Clerkenwell. Like his other restaurants - Dock Kitchen, … [Read more...]
Koh Thai Tapas launches in Lymington
Last night saw the much anticipated 12th Koh site launch in Lymington to an excitable crowd. The launch comes following the announcement last week that Koh have completed an MBO with equity invested by the Alcuin Capital Partners. With future plans to continue The Koh Group’s steady growth, Lymington will become the Group’s fifth acquisition in Hampshire as they move into the … [Read more...]
Giggling Squid to bring the flavours of Thailand to Wokingham
Giggling Squid, the popular and innovative family of Thai restaurants, is pleased to announce its latest opening in the heart of Wokingham. Centrally located, locals will be treated to Giggling Squid’s signature Thai cuisine in a stylish yet relaxed environment. Open for lunch and dinner, the new 135 cover site will appeal to groups of friends, office workers and families in … [Read more...]
Aviary: London’s Newest Rooftop Destination
Perched high above the capital with enviable views out over the City, London’s hottest new destination rooftop restaurant, bar and grand terrace, Aviary, has come home to roost. Nestling on the 10th floor of the brand new Montcalm Royal London House Hotel, bordering the City and Shoreditch on Finsbury Square, leading restaurant and bar operator ETM Group has taken dining to … [Read more...]
The chicken comes first – Yard & Coop opens in Liverpool
This December, turkey won’t be the main bird on the minds of Liverpool residents. Yard & Coop restaurant, who specialise in chicken and booze, are excited to announce they are opening their doors in Liverpool ONE. Creating over 40 jobs, the restaurant will be split over 6,425 sq.ft. covering both the ground floor and basement levels of the space. Several local artists … [Read more...]
HMSHost International expands with new licensing partner Ca’puccino at Heathrow
HMSHost International, a world leader in travel dining, is expanding its footprint in the UK with new licensing partner Ca’puccino at Heathrow. The Italian high-end food chain provides guests with contemporary Italian culinary experiences. This marks the second licensing partner for HMSHost at Heathrow, joining FAB award winning naturally fast food chain LEON and the … [Read more...]
1 in 3 Brits doesn’t share Christmas dinner with family and 7m eat a ready meal on Christmas Day
The vast cultural difference between the UK and Italy – with profound cost for our national wellbeing – is laid bare in a special Christmas research project by ASK Italian. Despite 59% of Britons believing that family time is the most important thing about Christmas, research undertaken by the national Italian restaurant company has discovered that 30% admit to not sharing … [Read more...]
Chicken George wins 2016 British Takeaway Awards
The British Takeaway Awards, in association with Just Eat (BTAs) last night (5 Dec 2016) crowned a family-run fried chicken shop in Luton as the Best Takeaway in Britain. Chicken George, who were a regional winner last year, went one better in 2016 and received the most coveted trophy in the takeaway industry last night at the star-studded national awards ceremony. The … [Read more...]
ETM Group appoints new Marketing Director
The privately-owned bar, restaurant and pub company, ETM Group, has appointed Sam Bourke as its new Marketing Director as it continues to strengthen its senior team. Sam will start with the group on 19th December and be responsible for driving concept innovation to support ETM’s accelerated expansion plans. The role will see her create and implement a marketing strategy that … [Read more...]
Cleaner living all year round at Flat Three
Come the New Year and it seems that just about every restaurant develops a healthy conscience. For acclaimed Holland Park restaurant Flat Three, where nutritious dishes are on the menu throughout the year, the desire to reverse the effects of post-Christmas over indulgence is simply the ideal time to challenge perceptions that vegan food has to be tasteless and … [Read more...]
Pizza Hut unveils date Brits are really ready to start the Christmas countdown
With the onset of Christmas fever starting earlier and earlier every year, new research from Pizza Hut Restaurants has today revealed that on average, Brits are only truly ready to start celebrating the festive season from Tuesday 6th December – 19 days before Christmas Day. Men are more reluctant to start spreading the yuletide cheer, on average waiting until 16 days before … [Read more...]
Kensington Place launches weekend brunch and reshape mornings with Equinox
Notting Hill restaurant Kensington Place has launched a brand new brunch menu. Created by Head Chef Ian Waghorn, the menu will feature light and revitalising dishes, with an emphasis on fresh seafood from The Fish Shop, the on-site fishmongers. Available every Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm - 3.30pm, new menu will feature KP soft shell crab sandwich, gem lettuce, chilli jam … [Read more...]
The Blues Kitchen vs Extra Fancy | Surf & Turf Wars | January 2017
This January, The Blues Kitchen will share its kitchen with New York’s cult dining institution, Extra Fancy for an extra special collaboration lasting just three nights: Monday 30th January to Wednesday 1st February. Extra Fancy vs The Blues Kitchen, will see the feverishly adored American clam shack’s chefs fly over to serve their ‘Surf’. Six of their iconic New England … [Read more...]
New Season of Entertainment at Crazy Coqs
Live At Zédel, Soho’s unique live entertainment concept, has announced its second season of live music, musical theatre, cabaret and comedy, launching in January 2017. Following on from the huge success of its launch in September 2016, Live At Zedel’s new season will feature a programme jam-packed with themed festivals, one-off specials, brand new talent, its first … [Read more...]