Former Redcomb Pubs owners Dan Shotton and Mark Draper have added a second site to their Prospect Pubs & Bars portfolio, with further expansion already in the pipeline.
Asma Khan is to relocate her Darjeeling Express restaurant from London's Soho to Covent Garden, having taken over the former Carluccio's site on Garrick Street.
The team behind popular London restaurants Salon and Levan have launched their third venture in the capital, this time inspired by the cafe and diner culture of New York City.
Vision Venues, a new company from festival and event operator Field Vision Bars, has acquired The Island Grocer in London's Poplar; the first of three new bricks and mortar bars.
Franchise group Black and White Hospitality has opened its 25th Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill restaurant, having recently launched a new site in Swansea.
Neat Burger, the plant-based fast food brand that counts Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton among its chief backers, has opened a second London restaurant in Camden Market.
Dessert-focused chain Creams is to launch a grab-and-go 'kiosk format' site on London’s Old Street tomorrow (19 August), as it prepares to push ahead with an 'ambitious opening programme'.
Chef Adam Handling has launched an al fresco, zero waste offshoot operating on the pavement in front of his recently reopened flagship Frog restaurant in London's Covent Garden.
Quality Chop House co-owner Will Lander is joining forces with former St John executive chef Chris Gillard to launch a neighbourhood-style restaurant and wine bar at The Hoxton in London's Holborn.
