All news articles for January 2020

Australia fires wine industry support

Wine Australia calls for support amid fire crisis

By Sophie Witts

Australian wine industry representatives have insisted the country’s vineyards are "open for business" despite devastating fires that have burned through major viticultural regions.

How I Got Here with Chucs Restaurant & Cafe Collection chairman Graziano Arricale

How I Got Here: Graziano Arricale

By James McAllister

Graziano Arricale is food and beverage operating partner at Oakley Capital and chairman of London-based Italian restaurant group Chucs, which currently operates six sites across the capital

Flour power: how Padella changed London's pasta landscape as it prepares to open second restaurant location

Flour power: how Padella changed London's pasta landscape

By James McAllister

Padella created the blueprint for pasta-focused small plates places when it opened in 2016. Four years on, founders Jordan Frieda and Tim Siadatan face stiff competition in the space they established as they open their second London site.

Indian-inspired takeaway concept Tamarind Tiger launches in Marylebone

Tamarind Tiger launches in Marylebone

By Finn Scott-Delany and James McAllister

Indian food service corporation K Hospitality has opened a fast-casual takeaway concept in London’s Marylebone.

Let them eat veg: the rise of plant-based cuisine

Let them eat veg: the rise of plant-based cuisine

By Restaurant magazine

Restaurant and Reynolds hosted a discussion on the rise of plant-based cuisine and how the industry is evolving to cater for customers who want to eat fewer animal products

Flash-grilled with Angler restaurant executive chef Gary Foulkes

Flash-grilled: Gary Foulkes

By James McAllister

Gary Foulkes is executive chef at the Michelin-starred Angler restaurant, at the top of the South Place Hotel.

Latest opening for Kansas City barbecue concept Prairie Fire's first permanent restaurant

Latest opening: Prairie Fire

By James McAllister

Kansas City barbecue concept Prairie Fire has opened its first bricks and mortar restaurant, within spitting distance of Westfield London.

Crussh CEO steps down

Crussh CEO steps down

By Sophie Witts

The CEO of the Crussh health food and juice chain is to step down ahead of the ‘next phase of development’ for the company.

Chotto Matte to open in Saudi Arabia

Chotto Matte heads to Saudi Arabia

By Joe Lutrario

Kurt Zdesar’s NZR Group has made the first of what is hoped to be a series of international franchise deals after partnering with an as-yet unnamed company to open a Chotto Matte in Saudi Arabia.

Rutland to become the last county in England to be conquered by McDonald's after application approved

Rutland McDonald's application approved

By James McAllister

Rutland in the East Midlands is to become the last county in England to be conquered by the Golden Arches after McDonald’s was granted planning permission to build a site there.

How I Got Here with former Duck & Waffle restaurant executive chef Tom Cenci

How I Got Here: Tom Cenci

By James McAllister

Former Duck & Waffle executive chef Tom Cenci joined forces with Adam White last year to relaunch well-known Bermondsey venue Village East as Loyal Tavern.

Neighbourhood restaurant Wild Tavern Chelsea Beast Goodman Burger & Lobster Elystan Street

Latest opening: Wild Tavern

By Stefan Chomka

A neighbourhood restaurant serving feasting plates of wild seafood, grilled meats and classic wines has opened in Chelsea.

Tony Naylor 2020: a year of modest aspiration

2020: a year of modest aspiration

By Tony Naylor

Do not expect creative revolution in 2020. It will be a slow, turbulent year. But there are positive changes on the horizon.

Seven steps to selling your business

Seven steps to selling your business

By Darcie Rae

The sale of a business is unexplored terrain for many people. It’s likely to be something that you only go through once in your life and therefore vital that you get it right first time, with the right advice and support. Here’s seven things to consider...

2020 vision: a look at restaurant trends for the forthcoming year

2020 vision: a look at this year's restaurant trends

By Restaurant magazine

A new decade has arrived, and with it will come a whole host of new ingredients. technologies and dining trends. We take a look into our crystal ball to see what they might be.

The Ethicurean to launch sister restaurant site in Cornwall

The Ethicurean to launch sister site in Cornwall

By James McAllister

Lauded Bristol restaurant The Ethicurean is to celebrate its 10th anniversary by opening a sister site at Trevibban Mill Vineyard near Padstow, Cornwall, in March.

Peter Bruton and the team at Three Joes Sheffield

Three Joes pizza eyes further expansion

By Sophie Witts

Three Joes, the sourdough pizza chain founded by three hospitality industry veterans, has opened its first restaurant in the North of England.

Flash-grilled with Vivek Singh of The Cinnamon Club restaurant in London

Flash-grilled: Vivek Singh

By James McAllister

Vivek Singh, who founded London restaurant The Cinnamon Club in 2001, is one of the most influential figures in Indian cuisine.

Kindling new restaurant Brighton

Latest opening: Kindling

By Joe Lutrario

The former owners of Food for Friends have opened a new Brighton restaurant that serves food that’s ‘kind to the environment and good for the soul’.