All news articles for September 2017

Less is more for British drinkers

05-Sep-2017 By Joe Lutrario

New data from analyst CGA reveals a fall in alcohol sales by volume but a rising interest in higher quality alcohol, with restaurants well-placed to capitalise.

Romy Gill brings female-led fundraising feast to Borough Market

04-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Tickets are now available for the second edition of the Severn Sisters’ Feast for Action Against Hunger. The female-hosted event follows on from the success of the first Feast, held in Bristol in 2016.

Frenchie to extend dining room after refit

04-Sep-2017 By Sophie Witts

Chef Greg Marchand’s London restaurant Frenchie has closed for a refit to extend the capacity of the dining room.

The Restaurant Show unveils impressive line-up for 2017

04-Sep-2017 By Joe Lutrario

Running from 2-4 October, The Restaurant Show 2017 will feature inspiring discussions and exciting culinary battles alongside over 450 exhibitors.

How to tackle the productivity challenge

04-Sep-2017 By Martin-Christian Kent

Martin-Christian Kent, executive director at People 1st, on how restaurant businesses can overcome productivity challenges

Club Gascon to launch pop-up in London church

01-Sep-2017 By Rachel Graham

Michelin-starred London restaurant Club Gascon is to open a pop-up in London's oldest church while the main site undergoes renovations.

The Seren Collection welcomes Tom Hine as new Coast head chef

01-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Tom Hine has been appointed new head chef at Saundersfoot’s Coast restaurant, by owner The Seren Collection. He will take the reins mid-Autumn, on 5 October.

Paul Gayler is appointed food director at Wringer & Mangle

01-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Former Lanesborough executive chef Paul Gayler MBE has been appointed food director at bar and restaurant Wringer & Mangle, and will oversee the menu of its soon-to-open second site.

Michelin Guide to announce 2018 stars on 2 October

01-Sep-2017 By Sophie Witts

The new starred restaurants entering the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2018 are to be revealed on 2 October.

Tom Griffiths to open permanent incarnation of Flank in East London

01-Sep-2017 By Joe Lutrario

The chef behind pub-based Brighton pop-up Flank is to open his first permanent venue in East London with an as yet unknown backer.

Sunderland meets Asia: Gilly's Fry Bar comes to Finsbury Park

01-Sep-2017 By Stefan Chomka

A restaurant that has subtle nods to the Sunderland chip shops of the 1980s - but with an Asian twist - is opening in Finsbury Park later this month.

Jonathan MacDonald on Formula One, Scottish dining and burnt aubergines

01-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Chef and owner of Glasgow-based restaurant Ox and Finch Jonathan MacDonald has a colourful employment history, having previously worked as head chef for the McLaren Formula 1 team, feeding everyone from engineers to Jay Z. He will open BABA, in partnership...