Restaurants

Mark Greenaway defends use of unpaid trial shifts

21-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Chef Mark Greenaway has defended his practice of using unpaid trial shifts as part of the interview process at his restaurant.

Two Dishoom co-founders leave the business

21-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Dishoom, the Bombay cafe concept, has announced that two of its founders Amar and Adarsh Radia are to leave the business.

Jean-Georges at The Connaught will offer takeaway pizza

20-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

There’s been plenty written about the rise of gourmet takeaway food in recent years, and now one of London’s luxury hotels is getting in on the act.

Paul Evans joins Mallory Court as head chef

20-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Paul Evans has joined the three-AA-rosette Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire as head chef.

The A-Z of cutlery

20-Jul-2017 By Joe Lutrario

Thinking of forking out for a new set of cutlery or updating your selection? Look no further than this handy guide to eating irons.

Diners with allergies now more confident eating out

20-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

People with food allergies are now more confident about eating out following the introduction of the 2014 allergen laws, according to new research from the University of Bath.

"We did a recce in New York" - Neil Rankin on the future of Temper

19-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Chef Neil Rankin opens his second Temper restaurant in The City’s Angel Court development on 24 July. 

CHIK'N closes temporarily due to 'huge demand'

19-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

CHIK’N, London’s new fried chicken restaurant from the team behind Chick ‘n’ Sours, has temporarily closed after facing unprecedented demand. 

Tim Allen to leave The Wild Rabbit

19-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Tim Allen is to step down as executive chef at the Michelin-starred Wild Rabbit pub later this year.

Viva Brazil closes Birmingham restaurant

18-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Brazilian steakhouse group Viva Brazil has closed its Birmingham site just five months after the company was bought out of administration.

The Mint Room team are launching a new Bristol restaurant

17-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

The team behind the south west’s well-regarded Mint Room restaurants are to launch a new casual concept in Bristol’s Cargo 2 development later this month.

MasterChef finalist selling Milton Keynes restaurants for a 'fresh start'

14-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Dan Cameron is selling his Milton Keynes restaurants after six years to focus on a new project.

Pip Lacey leaving Murano to open her own restaurant

14-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Pip Lacey is to step down from her role as head chef at Murano this summer to focus on developing her own restaurant.

Macellaio RC's new Clapham site will focus on Italian wine

14-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Theatrical steakhouse group Macellaio RC is to launch a new restaurant in Clapham focusing on Italian wines.

SMALL TALK

Ikoyi founders: "We want to change perceptions of west African cuisine"

14-Jul-2017 By Joe Lutrario

School friends Ire Hassan-Odukale and Jeremy Chan open a permanent home for their Jollof cuisine restaurant concept Ikoyi in London’s St James’ Market later this month.