All news articles for September 2018

Flash grilled: Bryn Williams

Flash grilled: Bryn Williams

By Georgia Bronte

Welsh chef Bryn Williams bought his first restaurant, Odette's, in 2008, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary next month. He has since gone on to launch Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias, and Bryn Williams at Somerset House, which opened earlier...

Is your booking system creating diner barriers?

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Is your booking system creating diner barriers?

By ResDiary

Online booking systems are regarded as impersonal and harmful by some restaurateurs, but if you choose the right booking partner they can be the exact opposite, says Mike Conyers, ResDiary CEO

Latest opening: Maison Bab

Latest opening: Maison Bab

By Georgia Bronte

Maison Bab is the latest operator to join the ever-expanding Covent Garden restaurant hub.

How I got here: Arjun Varma

How I got here: Arjun Varma

By Georgia Bronte

Arjun Varma founded the Indian restaurant Vama in Chelsea, as well as the V8 Gourmet restaurant group. His newest project, Indian restaurant Chakra in Kensington, is set to launch a major expansion drive.

Latest opening: Kricket White City

Latest opening: Kricket White City

By Georgia Bronte

The third restaurant from the well-loved Indian small plates restaurant has opened at a burgeoning White City development.

Loafing around: nine bread trends

Loafing around: nine bread trends

By Georgia Bronte

From next level Indian breads and burger buns made from croissant dough to clever use of leftovers, Restaurant brings you the key bread (and butter) trends of 2018.

D&D London on bringing ‘vibes’ to New York’s Columbus Circle

D&D London on bringing ‘vibes’ to New York’s Columbus Circle

By Sophie Witts

The original Bluebird restaurant opened more than 20 years ago in Chelsea, now the D&D concept has taken flight to New York with a 100-cover site in the Time Warner building above Columbus Circle. Chairman and CEO Des Gunewardena explains the logic.

Anna Hansen Modern Pantry

Flash-grilled: Anna Hansen

By Joe Lutrario

A protégé of fusion pioneer Peter Gordon, Anna Hansen founded The Modern Pantry in Clerkenwell in 2008.

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Latest opening: Kahani

By Stefan Chomka

Former Tamarind chef Peter Joseph has opened his debut restaurant.

Gaucho CVA given the green light

Gaucho CVA given the green light

By Mark Wingett

Gaucho has received approval from the majority of its creditors for its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) plan.

Thom Elliot Pizza Pilgrims

How I got here: Thom Elliot

By Joe Lutrario

Thom Elliot founded Pizza Pilgrims with brother James in 2012. The pair now operate nine locations in London and a restaurant in Oxford.