All news articles for August 2022

Solstice restaurant Newcastle by chef Kenny Atkinson

Latest opening: Solstice

By Joe Lutrario

Kenny Atkinson’s second Newcastle restaurant will see him “push his skills” in what looks to be a play for two Michelin stars.

Josh and Holly Eggleton’s Pony Bistro restaurant in Bedminster to close its doors

Josh and Holly Eggleton’s Pony Bistro to close its doors

By Joe Lutrario

Josh and Holly Eggleton’s Pony Bistro restaurant in the Bristol suburb of Bedminster will close its doors at the end of the year to allow the siblings to focus on the upcoming relaunch of their Chew Valley flagship The Pony and Trap as the Pony Chew Valley....

Wendy’s rolls back on UK growth targets

Wendy’s rolls back on UK growth targets

By Georgi Gyton

Wendy’s is now expecting to have 35 UK restaurants open by the end of 2022, down from the 50 to 60 previously spoken about in its first quarter update.

Artfarm acquires famed Soho private member club The Groucho Club

Artfarm acquires The Groucho Club

By Joe Lutrario

Artfarm has acquired The Groucho Club, the famed Soho private members club which has acted as a hub for the arts, literature and media community in London for the past four decades.

Rude service restaurant Karen’s Diner to rollout across the UK

The Lowdown: Karen’s Diner

By Joe Lutrario

An Australia-founded restaurant group that prides itself on its foul-mouthed service is hoping to launch a string of sites across the UK.

Amy Corbin co-founder Kudu restaurant in Peckham

How I Got Here: Amy Corbin

By Joe Lutrario

The co-founder of Peckham's Kudu mini-empire on juggling a young family with restaurants, the staffing crisis and her father and mentor Chris Corbin.

Oren cookbook by Israeli chef Oded Oren

Book review: Oren

By Joe Lutrario

Israeli-born chef Oded Oren’s first cookbook contains definitive recipes for a number of Middle Eastern staples alongside more creative dishes.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include the sad death chef Alastair Little, Café Wolseley being 'forced to close' by its landlord, and Dmitri Magi being appointed culinary director at Claridge’s.

Flash-grilled: Sara Masarotti general manager at The Drunken Butler in London's Clerkenwell

Flash-grilled: Sara Masarotti

By James McAllister

The general manager at The Drunken Butler in London's Clerkenwell on how confidence can keep you calm under pressure during a busy service, and an unusual Pokémon-related guest request.

Alexis Noble to close Wander in November

Alexis Noble to close Wander in November

By James McAllister

Australian-born chef Alexis Noble has announced she will close the current iteration of her Stoke Newington restaurant Wander in November, to spend more time back home with her family.

Latest opening Caia trendy new wine bar and restaurant Notting Hill

Latest opening: Caia

By James McAllister

A trendy new wine bar and restaurant with a global menu and a penchant for vinyl has launched in London’s Notting Hill.

Michele Orbolato head sommelier at D&D London’s Le Pont de la Tour and Le Pont de la Tour Bistrot restaurants

Uncorked: Michele Orbolato

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at D&D London’s Le Pont de la Tour and the recently launched Le Pont de la Tour Bistrot on Piedmont-based wine superstar Angelo Gaja and wines from Spain’s Bierzo DOP.

How I Got Here: Tomer Amedi chef and restaurateur who recently launched Levantine restaurant Pascor in London's Kensington

How I Got Here: Tomer Amedi

By James McAllister

The chef and restaurateur who recently launched Levantine restaurant Pascor in London's Kensington on the sector's multi-sensory power, his love of Lego, and his view on the industry's staffing crisis.

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