Fine Dining

Matt Emmerson co-founder of Perilla and Morchella on wine

Uncorked: Matt Emmerson

By Joe Lutrario

The co-founder of Perilla and the more recently launched Morchella on Cosmic Constellation, Staftler Hoff and Giuseppe Rinaldi.

The Leeds town of Horsforth has welcomed French bistro Bavette from two London professionals

Latest opening: Bavette

By Restaurant

The Leeds town of Horsforth has welcomed a French bistro from two seasoned London professionals.

Ryan Johnson head sommelier Umu London

Uncorked: Ryan Johnson

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Mayfair's Umu on Château Rayas, DRC and helping his guests choose the right sake.

The biggest restaurant openings across the UK in March

Restaurant radar: March 2024

By Restaurant

The return of Jeremy King, the birth of Josephine and new restaurants in Manchester, the Isle of Wight, and Liverpool are among this month’s key openings.

James Pritchard restaurant manager at Silo restaurant East London

Uncorked: James Pritchard

By Joe Lutrario

The restaurant manager at East London’s Silo on Liguria-based winery Selvadolce, the problem with the term ‘funky’ and turning his old wine bottles into plates.

La Dame de Pic receives four AA Rosettes

La Dame de Pic receives four AA Rosettes

By Restaurant

La Dame de Pic London has received four AA Rosettes at the 2024 AA Rosette Awards, the only restaurant to be given the accolade this year.

Morchella Mediterranean restaurant Clerkenwell chef Ben Marks

Latest opening: Morchella

By Joe Lutrario

Ben Marks and Matt Emmerson have launched a more casual counterpoint to their highly-rated Newington Green restaurant Perilla.

Francesca Turra head sommelier Fallow

Uncorked: Francesca Turra

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at London’s Fallow on women in wine, her diverse wine list and the Côte de Beaune-based Domaine Chavy-Chouet.

Daniele Arcangeli Angler restaurant sommelier picks his favourite wines

Uncorked: Daniele Arcangeli

By Joe Lutrario

The Tuscany-born head sommelier at London’s Michelin-starred Angler on legendary Florentine restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri, Clos de Mesnil 1996 and his favourite Chianti Classico producers.

Boston-based US seafood restaurant Saltie Girl closes London outpost

Saltie Girl closes London outpost

By James McAllister

Boston-based US seafood restaurant Saltie Girl has permanently shuttered its only London restaurant little more than a year after its launch.

Boath House launches Dining Room restaurant

Boath House launches Dining Room restaurant

By James McAllister

Boath House on Scotland’s northern coast has finally launched its Dining Room restaurant more than 18 months after the hotel was acquired by the Cabin Studio group.

Juan Luengo restaurant manager and wine buyer Behind Hackney

Uncorked: Juan Luengo

By Joe Lutrario

The restaurant manager at Hackney’s Behind on Bavarian winemaker Andi Weigand, Aline Beauné’s Aligote and getting his socks blown off by a bottle of well-aged Zibbibo.