All news articles for June 2018

Auction Against Hunger line up

Auction Against Hunger line up announced

By Joe Lutrario

On Saturday 22 July Auction Against Hunger will see Borough Market play host to a large and eclectic line up of chefs and restaurants.

Gauthier Soho to go vegan

Gauthier Soho to go vegan

By Stefan Chomka

French fine dining restaurant Gauthier Soho will become a completely vegan restaurant within 18 months to two years, according to its chef-patron Alexis Gauthier.

Latest opening: Fhior

Latest opening: Fhior

By Georgia Bronte

Scott Smith and his wife Laura have launched a modern Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh

Nathan Outlaw Port Isaac

The Weekender Interview: Nathan Outlaw

By Joe Lutrario

Originally from Kent, Outlaw worked for a string of high profile chefs including Eric Chavot and Rick Stein before striking out on his own in the south west. He now runs five fish-focused restaurants including his flagship two-star in Cornwall - which...

The Lowdown: World Cup 2018

The Lowdown: World Cup 2018

By Georgia Bronte

Today kicks off the World Cup 2018, and the hospitality industry is rising to the occasion.

Raymond Blanc lifetime achievement

Raymond Blanc wins Lifetime Achievement Award

By Stefan Chomka

Raymond Blanc was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, held in London on Monday night (11 June).

Soho’s Kiln named Best Restaurant in the UK

Soho’s Kiln named Best Restaurant in the UK

By Joe Lutrario

Thai restaurant Kiln has been named the UK’s best restaurant in the 2018 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, which were held at The Hurlingham Club in London tonight (11 June).

Farmer J to double up in the City

Farmer J to double up in the City

By Joe Lutrario

Eclectic all-day dining grab-and-go restaurant Farmer J is to launch a second site in the City of London following the success of its inaugural location on Leadenhall Street.

Dan Doherty the Royal Oak Marylebone pub

Dan Doherty acquires Marylebone pub

By Joe Lutrario

Former Duck & Waffle chef Dan Doherty has acquired a pub in Marylebone with friend and business partner Andy Ward.

Adam Reid The French interview

The Weekender Interview: Adam Reid

By Joe Lutrario


Adam Reid took over from his former boss Simon Rogan at The French at the Midland Hotel in 2016. Since then he has pursued his own brand of modern British cooking. Reid appeared in the 2016 BBC2 Great British Menu series, and won a coveted place...

Go Compare partners with Dine

Go Compare partners with Dine

By Georgia Bronte

Price comparison website Go Compare is making moves into the restaurant sector by partnering with discount dining platform Dine.