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Chantelle Nicholson: “I want to spend more time embracing the imperfection of food”

11-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The Apricity chef owner discusses the launch of her offshoot menu and teaching kids to expand their palate.

Moscow-based Cutfish Sushi Bistro to make UK debut

11-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Moscow-based restaurant group Cutfish Sushi Bistro will make its entry into the UK this year with a site in South Kensington.

SushiDog to launch two more sites

11-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

QSR sushi roll brand SushiDog will launch two further central London locations over the next two months bringing its total number of sites to six.

Jamie Oliver reveals name of his new London restaurant

10-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Jamie Oliver has unveiled the name of his forthcoming London restaurant.

11 international restaurant brands coming to London

10-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

The capital's appeal to overseas restaurant brands is showing no signs of waning. Here's our pick of the next bunch looking to make their mark on these shores.

Flash-grilled: Lasse Petersen

09-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The executive chef at Lulu’s wine bar and Llewelyn’s restaurant in Herne Hill, London, on food memories from Greece, cooking seasonally, and where to get the best kebab in Berlin.

Asma Khan: 'It’s more than possible to hire a diverse team'

09-Aug-2023 By Hannah Currie

Asma Khan has said that hiring a diverse workforce is key to inspiring the next generation in hospitality.

The Sidemen open fourth London restaurant

07-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Fried chicken brand Sides has opened its fourth London site in Croydon, as it pushes ahead with plans to open 10 physical restaurants across the UK this year.

New York restaurant Llama Inn to open London outpost

03-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

New York-based Peruvian restaurant Llama Inn is to launch its first London outpost next month on the rooftop of The Hoxton hotel in London’s Shoreditch.

Georgian-inspired restaurant Kinkally to launch in Fitzrovia

03-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

A Georgian-inspired restaurant that specialises in ‘twisted’ khinkali dumplings will launch on Fitzrovia’s Charlotte Street this October.

Grays & Feather to open two London venues this year

02-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

The team behind Covent Garden venue Plume is to open more London venues this year.

Yummy Pubs tees up new seafood restaurant concept

01-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Yummy Pubs is to launch a new British seafood restaurant concept after acquiring the former Villagio site in London’s Hammersmith.

Mediterranean and Asian restaurant Geode to open in Knightsbridge

01-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

The group behind London restaurants Kutir in Chelsea and Manthan in Mayfair is to open a destination restaurant and bar in Knightsbridge this autumn.

Thomas Straker acknowledges lack of diversity in his kitchen and pledges to do more

31-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Thomas Straker has said he’s ‘committed to ensuring diversity’ in his restaurant following criticism online over the lack of both female employees and people of colour in his kitchen.

Kenny Tutt closes his Worthing flagship Pitch

31-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef restaurateur Kenny Tutt has closed his Worthing flagship Pitch citing rapidly rising costs.

Latest opening: Pavyllon

21-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Yannick Alléno’s new London outpost brings French finesse to the Four Seasons.

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Tom Sellers: “We have an opportunity to create something for the next generation of hotel guests”

21-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

With the launch of Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair Tom Sellers is hoping to rewrite the rulebook for hotel dining in the capital.

Chef Niaz Caan to make solo restaurant debut with Paro

20-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

23-year-old chef Niaz Caan has chosen Covent Garden for his debut solo Indian restaurant project.

Nest to relocate to Shoreditch

20-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind Hackney restaurant Nest have confirmed the restaurant will relocate to a ‘bigger, bolder space’ in Shoreditch in the autumn.

Tattu rebrands as Permanently Unique with new Greek/Med concept in the offing

19-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Independent restaurant group Tattu has rebranded as Permanently Unique as part of plans to launch a new concept and grow the brand internationally.

How I Got Here: Alex Hunter

18-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

The founder of restaurant-cum-fishmonger The Sea, The Sea, which has sites in Chelsea and Hackney, on his favourite place to eat in London, championing 'better restaurants', and who inspires him.

Karapincha to open first permanent spot within Canary Wharf tube station

18-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Sri Lankan street food brand Karapincha will open its first bricks and mortar site next month in London’s Canary Wharf.

Michel Roux Jr. confirms the permanent closure of Roux at the Landau

17-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Michel Roux Jr. has confirmed that his Roux at the Landau restaurant at London’s The Langham hotel will not reopen.

Jason Atherton secures new Mayfair outpost

14-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Jason Atherton is to open a new Mayfair restaurant having secured a site on Bruton Place that was previously occupied by Les Platanes.

Paul Foster: “We don’t need to be doing peppercorn sauce and chips”

14-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron at Salt in Stratford-Upon-Avon will open beef-focused restaurant GrassFed in Camden next month

Latest opening: Mountain

14-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Spanish food meets Welsh ingredients at the new restaurant from the team behind Brat.

Italian restaurant Bocconcino to open in Soho

13-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Russian restaurateur Michael Gokhner is to open a second site of his high-end Italian restaurant Bocconcino, with a third planned for next year.

Latest opening: The Portrait Restaurant

11-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Richard Corrigan has taken the reins of the National Portrait Gallery’s signature restaurant.

Half Cut Market appoints Jack Newton as head chef

06-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

North London restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop Half Cut Market has appointed Jack Newton as its first permanent head chef.

Uncorked: Harry Lobek

06-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The London Shell Co. co-founder on pairing champagne and crisps, why Greece is an underrated wine region, and drinking a Chateau Palmer 1990 from the pavement having dropped it.

Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez to lead the kitchen at new Chelsea restaurant Ixchel

05-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Former Treehouse London chef Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez is to oversee the stoves at contemporary Mexican restaurant Ixchel when it launches on the King’s Road in Chelsea in September.

How I Got Here: Scottie Bhattarai

05-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

The Nepal-born CEO of Isabel Mayfair, who's preparing to launch MAYA in Manchester, on promoting hospitality as a successful career path and the importance of staff retention.

D&D quietly shutters Canary Wharf restaurant Plateau - updated

05-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

D&D London has quietly closed its contemporary French-style restaurant Plateau in London’s Canary Wharf.

Latest opening: The Grill by Tom Booton

04-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

The talented young chef now has his name above the door at the Park Lane hotel restaurant.

Caravan chooses Covent Garden for biggest restaurant to date

04-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

All-day restaurant group Caravan will open its largest venue to date later this year in Covent Garden.

Restaurateur of the Year 2023: Samyukta Nair

30-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The restaurateur behind super chic Mayfair venues Bombay Bustle, Jamavar, Socca Bistro, KOYN and MiMi Mei Fair has been named Restaurateur of the Year at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

JKS' Apprenticeship Academy to return

30-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant group JKS has announced its Apprenticeship Academy will return for a second year following its successful launch in 2022.

How I Got Here: Antonio Alderuccio

28-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The founder and chef patron at Plant Club in Newington Green, London, on his childhood love of restaurants, being paid a fair wage, and learning from a costly business decision.

Hong Kong's Black Sheep Restaurants to showcase two brands before UK launch

27-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Hong Kong-based Black Sheep Restaurants is bringing two of its concepts to London ahead of the opening of the group’s first international restaurant in London in spring 2024.

Second ULI opens in Marylebone

27-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Asian restaurant brand ULI has opened a second outpost in Marylebone’s Seymour Place a year after it was first announced.

Woodhead Restaurant Group tees up next London opening

27-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Woodhead Restaurant Group, the London-based operator behind The Quality Chop House, Portland and Clipstone, will launch its latest venture this summer on Goodge Street in Fitzrovia.

London's hospitality sector 'stabilises' in first quarter of 2023

27-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Central London’s hospitality sector is recovering after suffering hundreds of licensed premises closures during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners.

Chef to Watch: April Lily Partridge

26-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The Ledbury sous was named Chef to Watch at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Flying the Nest: Hackney restaurant to relocate to larger venue

26-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Hackney restaurant Nest is relocating to a larger venue in east London later this year.

Latest opening: 20 Berkeley

23-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Creative Restaurant Group’s latest London restaurant is a grown-up affair that makes much of its sourcing practices.

Aqua Restaurant Group to open an Italian restaurant

23-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Aqua Restaurant Group will launch an Italian bakery, café and pizzeria in Covent Garden.

Claridge’s reopens its restaurant

23-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Claridge’s has reopened its restaurant on the site that was previously Davies and Brook at the five star hotel.

Uncorked: Andreas Labridis

22-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The co-founder of London Greek restaurants OPSO, INO, Pittabun and the upcoming Kima on Greek wine, screwcap mishaps and Petrus.

The Table to open sister Battersea restaurant

21-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Popular brunch spot The Table is opening a second restaurant – almost two decades after it launched.

KOL leads UK's ranking in World's 50 Best Restaurants List as Central in Peru claims top spot

21-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Santiago Lastra’s Marylebone restaurant KOL has become the top ranked UK restaurant in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, entering at number 23.