All news articles for October 2019

The Lowdown: selfie etiquette

The Lowdown: selfie etiquette

By James McAllister

Emma Thompson has reportedly stepped in to try to save the job of a waiter who was suspended after asking the actress for a selfie as she dined at Brown's Hotel in Mayfair.

Why London landlords are turning to short-term restaurant residencies

The rise of the residency restaurant

By Sophie Witts

London landlords are becoming increasingly nervous about signing restaurants up for long leases following several high-profile closures, according to a leading property expert.

Patisserie Valerie launches winter menu and rebrand

Is this the future of Patisserie Valerie?

By Sophie Witts

The bakery chain is overhauling its menu and branding, promising ‘no more frozen pies in microwaves’. Can it secure its place on the high street?

Latest opening Sabroso fast casual restaurant bar at Westfield London

Latest opening: Sabroso

By James McAllister

Lima London founders Gabriel and Jose-Luis Gonzalez have opened Sabroso at Westfield London, a Venezuelan-inspired concept inspired by the food of their childhood.

How I Got Here with chef and The Brewery food director Tom Gore

How I Got Here: Tom Gore

By James McAllister

Tom Gore is food director at London-based event catering and fine dining concept The Brewery.

Smoke & Dough opens debut restaurant in Liverpool

Smoke & Dough opens debut site

By James McAllister

An American-Italian restaurant featuring an ‘interactive’ barbecue element has opened its debut site within the Liverpool ONE development.

Nick Beardshaw chef Kerridge's Bar & Grill London restaurant

Flash-grilled: Nick Beardshaw

By Joe Lutrario

The head chef at Kerridge's Bar & Grill in London on Domino's, not completing MEATliquor's triple chilli challenge and cheap truffles.

Latest opening: Kolamba restaurant in Soho

Latest opening: Kolamba

By James McAllister

Kolamba has arrived in Soho, inspired by the bold flavours of Sri Lankan home-cooking and with a mission to serve a more authentic take on the island’s vibrant cuisine.

The Chefs’ Choice Awards 2020

The Chefs’ Choice Awards 2020

By Restaurant

The Chefs’ Choice Awards are back, once again giving foodservice suppliers a golden opportunity to benchmark and showcase their products

Odeon to launch luxury dine-in cinema concept with waiter service in Islington Square

The Lowdown: Odeon Luxe & Dine

By James McAllister

Odeon has announced plans to launch a luxury dine-in cinema concept in Islington Square by the end of the year.

The secret stagiaire: The Oxford Blue

The secret stagiaire: The Oxford Blue

By The secret stagiaire

This month our undercover chef gets his game face on at Steven Ellis’ highly acclaimed fine dining pub in Windsor, learning how to butcher – rather than ‘butcher’ – whole deer.

Chiltern Firehouse Chef Patrick Powell restaurant Allegra opened on seventh floor of east London's The Stratford

Latest opening: Allegra

By Stefan Chomka

Patrick Powell's long-awaited restaurant has finally opened on the seventh floor of east London's The Stratford

How I Got Here with Corinthia operations manager Daniele Quattromini

How I Got Here: Daniele Quattromini

By James McAllister

Daniele Quattromini, who won the 2015 Gold Service Scholarship, is operations manager of The Northall at Corinthia London.

Parisian noodle house Yen to close its London restaurant after just two years

Yen to leave London after two years

By James McAllister

Parisian noodle house Yen is to close its London outpost after just two years, with the general manager saying it has been unable to offer its signature soba noodles since June.

Jollibee set to open second UK restaurant in Liverpool

Jollibee set for Liverpool

By James McAllister

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is pushing forward with its regional expansion plans with the opening of a second UK site in Liverpool.

Jason Atherton The Chef's Brigade tackles hospitality recruitment

Are TV dinners empty calories?

By Tony Naylor

Positive TV portrayals of the hospitality industry are thought to boost recruitment. But, in 2019, is Britain still tuned in?

Hedge funds circle PizzaExpress

Hedge funds circle PizzaExpress

By James McAllister

A hedge fund that shared a multibillion-pound bounty after making bets on the collapsed Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers is among those reportedly circling debt-laden dining chain PizzaExpress.

Just Eat reports 25% rise in revenue

Just Eat reports revenue rise of 25%

By James McAllister

Online food delivery platform Just Eat has reported a 25% increase in year to year group revenue - up to £247.5m - for the third quarter of 2019.

Flash-grilled with Gordon Ramsay protégé Steven Ellis, chef proprietor of fine dining pub-restaurant The Oxford Blue

Flash-grilled: Steven Ellis

By James McAllister

Steven Ellis, who is a protégé of Gordon Ramsay and Clare Smyth, is chef proprietor of fine dining pub-restaurant The Oxford Blue in Old Windsor.