All news articles for May 2018

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The Lowdown: restaurant crowdfunding

By Georgia Bronte

With so many new restaurants opening over the past year, it begs the question as to where all the funding is coming from. These days, it seems, one of the industry’s favourite ways to fund new projects is through crowdfunding.

The Beyond Burger has landed in the UK

The Beyond Burger has landed in the UK

By Georgia Bronte

The bleeding vegan burger will soon be available in UK restaurants, as parent company Beyond Meat has secured a partnership with a UK foodservice company.

Restaurant radar: June 2018

Restaurant radar: June 2018

By Georgia Bronte

From whisky vending machines in the City to laksa bars in north London, we round up the openings you need to know about this month.

KFC pledges to cut calories by 20% by 2025

KFC pledges to cut calories by 20% by 2025

By Sophie Witts

KFC UK & Ireland has pledged to reduce the amount of calories per serving in its meals by 20% by 2025 as restaurants face growing scrutiny over the nutritional content of their food.

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The Weekender Interview: Eric Chavot

By Joe Lutrario

Born in France, Eric Chavot cooked under Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffmann and went on to hold two Michelin stars at his eponymous restaurant at The Capital Hotel for a decade. He now oversees the kitchen at Soho restaurant Bob Bob Ricard and will soon...

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Latest opening: Inko Nito

By Joe Lutrario

The team behind Zuma and Roka are looking to target younger, less-moneyed diners at this slick but accessible new Soho restaurant.

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Latest opening: Stem

By Stefan Chomka

The third London restaurant from chef-turned-restaurateur Mark Jarvis is his most grown up yet.