All news articles for April 2019

Paul Ainsworth raises £43,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK charity

Paul Ainsworth raises £43,000 for charity

By James McAllister

Paul Ainsworth, the chef-patron of Padstow’s Michelin-starred No.6 restaurant in Cornwall, has raised more than £43,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK by taking part in this year’s London Marathon.

Matt Sworder chef The Corner House restaurants Kent

Flash-grilled: Matt Sworder

By Joe Lutrario

Matt Sworder is chef owner of The Corner House restaurants in Minster and Canterbury. This May sees the launch of The Corner House Cookbook, which is billed as a celebration of Kentish produce.

Daniela Soto-Innes named Elit Vodka World’s Best Female Chef 2019

Daniela Soto-Innes named World’s Best Female Chef

By James McAllister

Daniela Soto-Innes, the chef-partner at New York’s Cosme restaurant, has been named Elit Vodka World’s Best Female Chef 2019 ahead of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in Singapore on 25 June.

The Flint House The Gingerman Restaurants Group new Brighton opening

Latest opening: The Flint House

By Joe Lutrario

The Gingerman Restaurants Group has opened a stylish restaurant and bar in a newly created street within Brighton's The Lanes.

The Ritz London lunch service behind the scenes

Lunch at The Ritz

By Stefan Chomka

In our first Behind the Brigade series, sponsored by Nisbets In Place, we joined The Ritz's executive chef John Williams and his team for a lunch service at the five-star hotel

Sam Ashton-Booth steps down as head chef at Stem in Mayfair

Sam Ashton-Booth leaves Stem

By James McAllister

Sam Ashton-Booth has stepped down as head chef at Stem in Mayfair, the third London restaurant from chef-restaurateur Mark Jarvis that opened at the beginning of last year.

Philip Inzani restaurateur London’s Polo Bar

How I Got Here: Philip Inzani

By Joe Lutrario

The London-born restaurateur founded London’s Polo Bar, which stays open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Henry Freestone head chef Crispin Spitalfields

Flash-grilled: Henry Freestone

By Joe Lutrario

Henry Freestone is the head chef at Crispin, a Spitalfields restaurant that serves an eclectic small plates menu alongside speciality coffee and low-intervention wines.

National Steak Day offers diners 25% off steaks at restaurants across the UK on April 25

The Lowdown: National Steak Day

By James McAllister

Next Thursday, 25 April, will be the inaugural National Steak Day, offering 25% off steaks at more than 150 restaurants across the UK.

Market Hall West End venue  to open in the summer and will be the largest food hall in the country

UK's largest food hall to open this summer

By James McAllister

Market Hall’s flagship West End venue is to open in the summer, and according to the group it will be the largest food hall in the country.

Tony Naylor time for a chain reaction CVA

Time for a chain reaction?

By Tony Naylor

CVAs offer a lifeline for struggling chains. But, long term, can the very notion of a ‘quality chain’ survive this current casual dining crisis?

DUM Biryani founder Dhruv Mittal opens Lucknow 49 restaurant in Mayfair

Latest opening: Lucknow 49

By James McAllister

DUM Biryani founder Dhruv Mittal has arrived in Mayfair with Lucknow 49, a restaurant inspired by the northern Indian city that’s close to the Taj Mahal.

Jefferies' eponymous Jeffery burger

Patty & Bun to launch two spin-off brands

By Joe Lutrario

Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossman has created two spin-off brands: a chicken concept called Jefferies and a stripped back burger concept called Smash Patty.

The secret stagiaire The Pony and Trap

The secret stagiaire: The Pony and Trap

By The secret stagiaire

Josh Eggleton’s progressive country pub hosts our roving trainee chef this month. Within the Michelin-starred Somerset venue he finds a DIY approach to produce and a positive, nurturing atmosphere.

Camden Market owner LabTech has launched Italian Alley

Italian Alley launched in Camden Market

By James McAllister

Camden Market owner LabTech has launched a hub promoting contemporary Italian cuisine, housed inside five restored railway arches behind the recently restored Triangle district.

Fodder chef Michael Thompson to be head chef at Douglas McMaster Ryan Chetiyawardana's Hoxton restaurant Cub

Michael Thompson named as Cub head chef

By James McAllister

Former Fodder chef Michael Thompson is to take the reins of the kitchen at Douglas McMaster and Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Hoxton restaurant Cub.

Restaurant Eats Out: Chelsea

Restaurant Eats Out: Chelsea

By Sophie Witts

Restaurant magazine took a group of chefs and operators, some of whom featured on last year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards top 100 list, to explore London's Chelsea for its latest food and drink tour.

Mariana Chaves, head pastry chef Fifteen Cornwall

Flash-grilled: Mariana Chaves

By Joe Lutrario

Born and raised in Rio, pastry chef Mariana Chave attended Le Cordon Bleu prior to a spell with Nuno Mendes. She is currently head pastry chef at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall.