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Maos 2.0: this time it’s personal

03-Dec-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Under the direction of executive chef Edoardo Pellicano and general manager Charlie Sims, Shoreditch restaurant Maos is aiming to become the capital’s most singular dining experience.

A (not so) wonderful Christmastime

02-Dec-2020 By Joe Lutrario

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but one few in the UK hospitality industry will recognise.

How I Got Here: Luke Garnsworthy

02-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Luke Garnsworthy, previously chef de partie at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, is the founder of fine dining group Crockers, which operates restaurants in Tring and Henley.

Hot 4 U scores permanent residency in Hackney

02-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Sustainably-minded kitchen concept Hot 4 U has secured its first permanent residency, taking over the stoves at at The Plough in London's Hackney.

Alex Hall: “It’s about creating a culture for the future”

01-Dec-2020 By Restaurant

The chef ambassador of FairKitchens discusses why chefs need to look after themselves - and each other - in this time of pandemic.

Experienced trio launch Restaurant Brands Collective

25-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Two experienced chefs and an operations and franchise expert have teamed up to launch a collection of virtual delivery and dine-in food franchise brands.

Edinburgh restaurant Aizle closes 'until further notice' as a result of ongoing restrictions

24-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Well-regarded Edinburgh fine dining restaurant Aizle has announced it will close 'until further notice' due to the impact on trade caused by the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions.

Gary Usher: "I was ready to film the business going bust"

24-Nov-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Gary Usher was prepared to film his restaurant business closing for good as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, he has revealed.

Angelo Sato to launch Humble Chicken yakitori bar in Soho early next year

24-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Former Restaurant Story head chef Angelo Sato plans to open an 'intimate' yakitori bar in January on the site formerly occupied by pan-Asian restaurant Freak Scene.

Layo Paskin: “It’s a horrible feeling to be haemorrhaging money”

24-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The Palomar and The Barbary founder on what it feels like to close a brand new restaurant after just two day’s trading, pivoting to retail and why he’s not taking bookings for his places just yet.

Flash-grilled: Taiji Maruyama

20-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Taiji Maruyama is executive chef at Japanese restaurant Taka, which recently opened its second London site in Marylebone.

Andrew Wong: “Carrying on would have been a recipe for disaster”

20-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Andrew Wong on the closure of Kym's, the lease of his flagship A Wong coming to an end, and his research into the effect of Covid-19 on Chinese hospitality around the world.

Chutney Mary at 30: how one restaurant changed London's Indian dining scene

18-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

As it celebrates its 30th birthday, Chutney Mary's founders Camellia Panjabi, Namita Panjabi, and Ranjit Mathrani reflect on how they helped shape Indian fine dining in the capital.

Only a Pavement Away calls on furloughed chefs for new charity campaign

17-Nov-2020 By Restaurant

Hospitality charity Only a Pavement Away and its chef ambassador Tom Aikens are raising funds for people in the sector through a new campaign that is targeted at furloughed chefs.

Lorraine Copes: “Diversity drives businesses”

17-Nov-2020 By Stefan Chomka

The founder of BAME in Hospitality on what the hospitality sector can do to be more inclusive, and how her organisation can help.

Tom Kemble on swapping fine dining for a Neapolitan pizza van

16-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The former Hedone, Fäviken and Bonhams chef has left The Pass restaurant near Horsham to launch high-reaching mobile pizzeria SOPI.

Flash-grilled: Jorjon Colazo

13-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Chef Jorjon Colazo oversees the stoves at the Michelin-starred Nordic restaurant Aquavit in London's St. James's.

James Sommerin opens The Shed in Barry

11-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Four months after being forced to close his eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant in the Welsh coastal town of Penarth, chef James Sommerin has opened a new site in nearby Barry.

Aktar Islam: "Landlords, councils and the Treasury need to help"

10-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Birmingham-based chef restaurateur Aktar Islam has called on landlords, local councils and the Treasury to help the restaurant industry bounce back.

Tom Kerridge creates kids tasting menu with Uber Eats

09-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Tom Kerridge has launched a kids tasting menu via Uber Eats designed to help parents develop their children’s taste buds and get them to try new flavours as the nation enters a second lockdown.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards Sessions

Liz Cottam: “It is time Home lives in a place in which she deserves to be"

09-Nov-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Leeds-based chef and restaurateur Liz Cottam talks about what she got up to over lockdown, developing a more artistic cooking style and the possibility of moving her flagship restaurant Home.

Brett Graham partners with Wiltshire Truffles

06-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Brett Graham is collaborating with Wiltshire Truffles to produce a range of The Ledbury-branded truffle-based products.

Woky Ko chef Larkin Cen returns to Wales

02-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Bristol-based restaurateur Larkin Cen is bringing his Woky Ko delivery service to Newport after securing a site within an industrial unit in the Welsh town.

Flash-grilled: Shuko Oda

30-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Shuko Oda is co-founder and chef at udon noodle restaurant Koya, which operates two London locations in Soho and The City, and is currently celebrating its 10th birthday.

Latest opening: Galvin Bistrot & Bar

30-Oct-2020 By Jams McAllister

Chris and Jeff Galvin have relaunched their Galvin HOP pub concept in London's Spitalfields as Galvin Bistrot & Bar.

People on the move: October 2020

30-Oct-2020 By James McAllister and Stefan Chomka

A roundup of the biggest personnel changes in the hospitality sector over the past month.

Restaurants rally behind Rashford campaign

26-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurateurs and operators from across the hospitality sector have rallied behind footballer Marcus Rashford's campaign to provide free meals to vulnerable children in England over the October half term.

Flash-grilled: Naz Hassan

26-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Naz Hassan is head chef at Crispin, an all-day restaurant in London's Spitalfields area that serves an eclectic small plates menu of Italian-focused dishes, alongside speciality coffee and low-intervention wines.

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Recipe: Tenderstem® broccoli, onion, cheddar and caper tarts

23-Oct-2020 By Restaurant

Chantelle Nicholson creates a delicate yet punchily-flavoured tart using Tenderstem® and discusses sustainability.

Philippe Conticini doubles down in Camden

21-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Famed French pastry chef Philippe Conticini has chosen Buck Street Market for his second café in London as his debut site in nearby Camden Market re-opens.

Andreas Antona launches home delivery service

19-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

High profile chef restaurateur Andreas Antona has launched a nationwide delivery service that brings together his three Midlands restaurants.

Santiago Lastra on finally opening the doors at Kol

16-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The former Noma Mexico chef is at last in the kitchen at this eagerly awaited Marylebone restaurant giving top-notch British ingredients the high-end Mexican treatment.

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Recipe: Tenderstem® broccoli with chickpeas, salsa verde and créme fraíche

16-Oct-2020 By Restaurant

Chantelle Nicholson's dish showcases Tenderstem® broccoli's ability to be the star of the show.

Flash-grilled: Adriana Cavita

09-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Mexican-born chef Adriana Cavita, who previously cooked at El Bulli in Spain and Pujol in Mexico City (the latter currently ranked 12 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list), is set to takeover the kitchen at Hotbox Shoreditch for a series of dinners...

Galvin brothers to launch Bistrot de Luxe-inspired restaurant on former HOP site

08-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Chris and Jeff Galvin are to relaunch their Galvin HOP pub concept in Spitalfields as Galvin Bistrot & Bar.

Opening of the month: The Dairy Bermondsey

02-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

The second incarnation of Robin and Sarah Gill’s highly influential neighbourhood restaurant The Dairy may look and feel a little different, but it continues to champion the same produce-led approach.

Flash-grilled: Sameer Taneja

02-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

The executive chef at Indian restaurant Benares in Mayfair on his admiration for Pierre Koffmann, wanting to be a stand-up comedian and his dislike of smart phones.

Ex-Hawksmoor chef to take over the stoves at The Coal Shed's London outpost

30-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Former Hawksmoor executive chef Lewis Hannaford is to take the helm of The Coal Shed's London outpost at One Tower Bridge.

Calum Franklin: “We’ve never been afraid to share our secrets”

30-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The self-proclaimed pastry deviant on his debut cookbook, being a beef Wellington agony aunt and his ambition for Holborn Dining Rooms to win the World Championship of Pâté-Croûte.

Community Heroes: Tom Kerridge and crew

29-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Lockdown saw Tom Kerridge and his team raise over £180,000 and cook 80,000 meals for NHS staff, key workers and people in need in the Marlow area

Former Jason Atherton development chef to launch first solo restaurant

29-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Jason Atherton's former development chef Andy Beynon is to launch his first solo restaurant venture in London Fields next month.

Flash-grilled: Will Devlin

25-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The chef owner of The Small Holding in Kildown, Kent, and The Curlew in Bodiam, East Sussex, on dodgy Tripadvisor reviews, tasting menus and avocados.

Flash-grilled: Kerth Gumbs

21-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

The executive chef at Ormer Mayfair on his love of dancing, Great British Menu and what he thinks is the most overrated food.

Matt Abé named co-chef patron of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

17-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay has appointed Matt Abé co-chef patron of his three-Michelin-starred flagship restaurant on Royal Hospital Road in London's Chelsea.

D&D London Bristol restaurant to be called Klosterhaus

15-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

D&D London’s upcoming Bristol site will be named Klosterhaus and will serve classic food that pays homage to grand mittel-European cafes.

Hospitality Action launches industry-wide mental health survey

14-Sep-2020 By Restaurant

Industry charity Hospitality Action is conducting an industry-wide survey into current attitudes towards mental health and stress in the hospitality sector.

Hospitality jobs portal launches to support Government’s Kickstart scheme

10-Sep-2020 By Stefan Chomka

A website helping young people get a career in hospitality as part of the Government’s new Kickstart scheme has received backing from the industry.

Ex-Noma Mexico chef Santiago Lastra finally set to make London debut

08-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Former Noma Mexico chef Santiago Lastra is to finally open his long-awaited debut restaurant Kol next month on Seymour Street in London's Marylebone.

Great British Menu champion Lorna McNee takes over at Cail Bruich

07-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Great British Menu’s 2019 'Champion of Champions' Lorna McNee has taken up her first head chef role at Glasgow’s Cail Bruich restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Suhyung Lee

07-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Suhyung Lee is senior sous chef at London’s Taiwanese hot spot BAO and Soho’s XU. This Thursday (10 September) he'll be hosting a one-night-only guest takeover at Crispin in Spitalfields.