All news articles for October 2019

Full Market Halls West End line-up confirmed

Full Market Halls West End line-up confirmed

By James McAllister

Market Halls' upcoming West End venue will feature a new concept from chef Angelo Sato, and a third site for Alex Peffly and Z He’s Chinese crépe brand Pleasant Lady.

Middle Eastern promises: James Walters on Arabica King's Cross restaurant

Middle Eastern promises: James Walters on Arabica KX

By James McAllister

James Walters has opened a second incarnation of his Levantine-inspired restaurant concept Arabica. A lot has changed, but what remains is the chef’s determination to steadily evolve the brand.

Decimo restaurant opening Peter Sanchez-Iglesias at The Standard London hotel

Latest opening: Decimo

By Joe Lutrario

High profile Bristolian chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias is at the helm of a swish new restaurant atop trendy King’s Cross hotel The Standard, London

Rappers and restaurants: Sweet Chick Nas, Rick Ross Wingstop Wahlburgers Mark Wahlberg Snoop Dogg

The Lowdown: rappers and restaurants

By James McAllister

US brand Sweet Chick recently made its UK debut in Fitzrovia, having built a solid foundation in the States thanks to the backing it received from hip-hop rapper Nas.

Chick-fil-A UK facing protests from LGBT+ groups

Protest to target UK's first Chick-fil-A

By Sophie Witts

Protesters are planning to target the UK's first Chick-fil-A restaurant over claims about the company's history of support for anti-gay groups.

Marmo new Bristol Italian restaurant Cosmo Lily Sterck

Latest opening: Marmo

By Joe Lutrario

Cosmo and Lily Sterck have swapped London for Bristol, turning the former Bar Buvette into a relaxed yet sophisticated restaurant that blends Italian and modern British influences.

How I Got Here with restaurateur and 1 Lombard Street owner Soren Jessen

How I Got Here: Soren Jessen

By James McAllister

Previously a banker, Danish-born restaurateur Soren Jessen owns fine dining restaurant 1 Lombard Street, as well as the more causal Ekte Nordic Kitchen in the Bloomberg Arcade.

Wine bar and restaurant group Bottles to open sister site in London

Bottles to open sister site

By James McAllister

Wine bar and restaurant group Bottles is to open a second London location on Draycott Avenue in Chelsea early next month.

Chef Mark Jarvis to open restaurant as part of pub relaunch

Mark Jarvis to open restaurant as part of pub relaunch

By James McAllister

Chef Mark Jarvis is to launch a restaurant within the Gunmakers in Marylebone, London, having joined forces with master sommelier and restaurateur Xavier Rousset to reopen the historic pub.

Flash-grilled with L'oscar executive chef Tony Fleming

Flash-grilled: Tony Fleming

By James McAllister

Former D&D London chef Tony Fleming is food and beverage director at the L'oscar hotel in London.

Latest opening: Arabica KX second London site for James Walters' Levantine-inspired restaurant concept

Latest opening: Arabica KX

By James McAllister

James Walters has finally opened his second Arabica site in London, featuring a more freewheeling approach and an almost entirely new menu.

Photo: Slapfish website

Slapfish opens in Camden

By James McAllister

One of the largest fast casual seafood restaurant chains in the US has opened its first UK site on Kentish Town Road in Camden.

The Lowdown on PizzaExpress debt, crunch talks with creditors, and future of its restaurants

The Lowdown: PizzaExpress

By James McAllister

Speculation has been growing around the future of PizzaExpress following recent reports that it is preparing for debt talks with creditors.

Boxpark gets approval to open Beachbox cafe-restaurant in Shoreham as part of national expansion

Boxpark gets approval to open Beachbox in Shoreham

By James McAllister

Boxpark is on track to launch its first location outside of London after it received planning permission from Adur District Council to open a ‘seafront dining destination’ on Shoreham Beach.

Latest opening Church Road Phil Howard and Rebecca Mascarenhas restaurant on former Sonny's Kitchen site

Latest opening: Church Road

By James McAllister

Phil Howard and Rebecca Mascarenhas look to be hoping to conjure some Elystan Street-style magic with their latest restaurant, which has opened on the former Sonny’s Kitchen site in Barnes.

How I Got Here with Moxon's Fresh Fish director and Next Door restaurant owner Robin Moxon

How I Got Here: Robin Moxon

By James McAllister

Robin Moxon is the owner of the Next Door fish restaurant in East Dulwich, which he operates as part of his London-based fishmongers business Moxon's Fresh Fish.

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