Fine Dining

Owner of Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck three Michelin-starred restaurant returns to profit

Fat Duck owner returns to profit

By James McAllister

The parent company of Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck restaurant in Berkshire has returned to profit with turnover having more than doubled in 2022 compared to the year before.

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Latest opening: Maene

By Joe Lutrario

Nick Gilkinson's follow up to Townsend is low-key yet impressive, combining a simple modern British menu with natural wine and zero-waste cocktails.

Jared Svedlund sommelier and restaurant manager La Cave Holborn

Uncorked: Jared Svedlund

By Joe Lutrario

The New Zealand-born somm at Holborn’s La Cave on careless Prime Ministers, Adam Vourvoulis and Lucas and André Rieffel’s Cremant d’Alsace.

GSG Hospitality and chef Daniel Heffy have opened fine dining restaurant NORD in Liverpool

Latest opening: NORD

By Restaurant

Northern hospitality and Scandinavian influences combine at this new Liverpool fine dining restaurant.

Jasper Delamothe founder of Oranj on wine

Uncorked: Jasper Delamothe

By Joe Lutrario

The founder of natural wine retailer and wine bar Oranj on Cabernet Franc and pizza, Anders Frederik Steen and the often overlooked French region of Bugey.

The team behind Higher Ground on their new Manchester bistro

Latest opening: Higher Ground

By Stefan Chomka

Impeccable sourcing, creative cooking and low intervention wines come together at this modern and thoughtful Manchester bistro.

Terry Kandylis wine director at Caprice Holdings on his list at Bacchanalia

Uncorked: Terry Kandylis

By Joe Lutrario

The group wine director for Caprice Holdings on his list at Mayfair's Bacchanalia, 1728 Pedro Ximénez and the pleasure of tasting the fruit of one’s labours.

The Michelin Guide will reveal its Great Britain & Ireland stars next week

The Lowdown: Michelin 2023

By James McAllister

The little red book is set to reveal its latest tranche of stars and awards next week at a glitzy ceremony held at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire

Bella Babbit wine director NoMad London

Uncorked: Bella Babbit

By Joe Lutrario

The Swedish-born wine director at NoMad London on her Nebbiolo-heavy list, Stockholm’s Cafe Nizza and Coulée de Serrant.

Nessa all-day dining restaurant Soho Guy Ivesha

Latest opening: Nessa

By Joe Lutrario

Guy Ivesha and Tom Cenci have created a modern all-day restaurant and bar that tips its hat to Soho’s bohemian past.

Anna Dolgushina co-founder and sommelier Firebird restaurant in London's Soho

Uncorked: Anna Dolgushina

By Joe Lutrario

The sommelier and co-founder of Soho’s Firebird on her favourite new wave Burgundy producers, Georgian wine and Champagne and fish and chips.

Mary Wilson co-owner of Bristol restaurant Wilsons on her career

How I Got Here: Mary Wilson

By James McAllister

The co-owner of Bristol restaurant Wilson's on how to make the industry more inclusive, focusing on your business mission, and how St. John has influenced her career.

The Schofield Brothers have opened Stock Market Grill in the space previously home to Tom Kerridge’s Bull & Bear

Latest opening: Stock Market Grill

By Restaurant

The Schofield Brothers have opened their first restaurant in the space previously home to Tom Kerridge’s Bull & Bear.

High-reaching Japanese restaurant Roketsu to launch downstairs à la carte dining space

Roketsu to launch downstairs à la carte dining space

By James McAllister

High-reaching Japanese restaurant Roketsu in London's Marylebone is to launch a downstairs à la carte dining space this month to serve as a counterpoint to its main tasting menu concept.

Seamus Sharkey head of wine JKS Restaurants

Uncorked: Seamus Sharkey

By Joe Lutrario

The head of wine at JKS Restaurants on and pairing a cheeky Nando's with an off-dry Riesling.

The key job appointments in the hospitality sector in March 2023

People on the move: March 2023

By Restaurant

New positions at Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group, The Samling, and Mollie's and the departure of The Fat Duck's head chef are among this month's key personnel changes in hospitality