All news articles for December 2017

Mike Palmer plans to launch Thai BBQ concept Lucky Khao

Mike Palmer eyes Brighton Thai BBQ concept

By Finn Scott-Delany

The team behind the Brighton-based Redroaster, Pike & Pine and Lucky Beach brands are planning to launch a new Thai barbecue restaurant concept, Lucky Khao, BigHospitality's sister title MCA has learnt.

On top of the world: The Black Swan at Oldstead

On top of the world: The Black Swan at Oldstead

By Stefan Chomka

How did a struggling pub in the middle of nowhere get named the best restaurant in the world (according to TripAdvisor)? With blood, sweat, tears and a lot of beetroot.

Tommy Banks eyes York for a second restaurant

Tommy Banks eyes York for a second restaurant

By Stefan Chomka

The family behind Michelin-starred The Black Swan at Oldstead is looking to open a second, “more accessible” restaurant in York sometime in the future.

Sorrel Dorking Steve Drake latest opening

Latest opening: Sorrel

By Joe Lutrario

After a rocky year Roux Scholar Steve Drake is back in the saddle with an ambitious fine dining restaurant in Dorking, Surrey, that’s named after his favourite herb.

Bistro Mirey to open in Fulham next year

Bistro Mirey to open in Fulham next year

By Stefan Chomka

Chefs Gerald Mirey and Ko Ito are to open their first permanent restaurant next year following a series of successful pop-up supper clubs in the capital.

A shed - not the best restaurant in London

The Lowdown: The Shed

By Stefan Chomka

The virtual restaurant that became ranked number one in the capital.

The Bundobust boys on beer, bhajis and backers

The Bundobust boys on beer, bhajis and backers

By Joe Lutrario

With sites in Leeds and Manchester, Gujarati street food and craft beer specialist Bundobust is hotly tipped to expand nationwide. Not bad for a vegetarian Indian restaurant that doesn’t sell curry

London outshines the regions on OpenTable's top 100 list

London outshines the regions on OpenTable's top 100 list

By Joe Lutrario

London restaurants continue to dominate OpenTable’s annual ranking of the top 100 restaurants in the UK with just seven from outside the capital on this year’s list, which is based on user reviews.

Business optimism for 2018 falls

Business optimism for 2018 falls

By Stefan Chomka

Optimism among leaders in the eating and drinking out sectors has been substantially dented since the start of the year, according to CGA’s latest Business Confidence Survey.

Boparan Restaurant Group makes changes at the top

Boparan Restaurant Group makes changes at the top

By Sophie Witts

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), the parent company behind Ed’s Easy Diner and Giraffe World Kitchen, has announced several changes to its senior team ahead of ‘ambitious growth plans’ for the business.

Restaurant radar: December 2017

Restaurant radar: December 2017

By Georgia Bronte

From the ever-expanding empire of Caprice Holdings to the UK outpost of a World's 50 Best restaurant, we round up the openings you need to know about this month.

People on the move: November 2017

People on the move: November 2017

By Sophie Witts

November was another busy month in the industry. We round-up some of the people who moved on and started new roles.

Friday Five: The week's top news

Friday Five: The week's top news

By Sophie Witts

From a major burger chain facing a cut-price sale to a debate on the role of catering colleges, we round-up the top stories you might have missed this week.

Latest opening: Yen

Latest opening: Yen

By Georgia Bronte

The stylish Parisian noodle house has opened a restaurant on the Strand

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