Birmingham

Ex-UCB lecturer opens Birmingham pizza restaurant

13-Jul-2018 By Sophie Witts

A former catering lecturer at University College Birmingham (UCB) has launched his first permanent restaurant in the city.

£3m Birmingham restaurant Rofuto closes its doors

24-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

Rofuto, the £3m Birmingham restaurant opened by former Ivy chef Des McDonald, has closed its doors after less than two years of trading.

Poorly maintained wooden boards pose 'risk of food poisoning', council says

08-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

Restaurants serving food on poorly maintained wooden boards could pose a health risk to diners, a council has warned.

New World Trading Company to launch The Canal House in Birmingham

12-Jul-2017 By Joe Lutrario

The New World Trading Company (NWTC) is set to launch a new pub brand next month inspired by the famous engineer James Brindley

Gusto to launch £1m site in Birmingham amid wider expansion

26-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Gusto, the Italian-style restaurant group, is to launch its first site in Birmingham next month after a £1m investment, amid wider expansion plans.

Simpsons to hold regular 'more relaxed' chef collaborations

25-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Simpsons, the Michelin-starred restaurant near Birmingham, is to hold a series of chef collaborations, following news of the forthcoming one-off dinner with the team of Sticky Walnut.

Langley's gin to open first bar in Birmingham

15-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

The company behind Langley’s No.8 Gin is to open its first permanent bar in Birmingham this autumn.

Team UK prepares to fly to Budapest for Bocuse d’Or 2017 European heat

06-May-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Team UK and this year's competitor Anthony Wright have flown to Budapest for the European heat of the Bocuse d'Or 2017.

Hospitality Openings: March 2016

31-Mar-2016 By Hannah Thompson

There was a panoply of colourful and eclectic openings this month, including Park Regis' first UK hotel in Birmingham, James Sommerin's new boutique hotel and Victor Garvey's latest tapas restaurant Duende.

Harbour Hotels adds hotels in Brighton, Bristol and Salcombe to portfolio

30-Oct-2015 By Emma Eversham

Harbour Hotels has acquired hotels in Brighton, Bristol and Salcombe, taking its UK portfolio up to nine.

Michelin 2016: Birmingham shines while Manchester misses out (again)

17-Sep-2015 By Emma Eversham

Birmingham has become the city holding the most Michelin-starred restaurants outside of London while Manchester has failed to earn itself a star for another year.

Cook off to choose next UK Bocuse d'Or candidate

18-Aug-2015 By Emma Eversham

A cook-off to determine which chef from the UK will compete in international competition the Bocuse d'Or will take place in London next month.

Handmade Burger Company secures funding for restaurant refurbs

16-Jul-2015 By Emma Eversham

Handmade Burger Company has received a £600k cash injection from Finance Birmingham to help it fit out its soon-to-launch site at Grand Central in Birmingham and refurbish two of its existing restaurants.