Fine dining - Hospitality

Ryan Stringer named as executive chef at Belfast restaurant James St.

28-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Ryan Stringer has been named as the new executive chef at Niall and Joanne McKenna's Belfast restaurant James St.

Gordon Ramsay to open Savoy restaurant that pays homage to Escoffier

27-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Gordon Ramsay will open a restaurant that pays homage to famed French chef Georges Auguste Escoffier at The Savoy hotel next month.

Marcus joint chef patrons Mark and Shauna Froydenlund to leave the restaurant

25-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Marcus joint chef patrons Mark and Shauna Froydenlund are leaving the restaurant after more than a decade and a half in the kitchen of the Michelin-starred Belgravia restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Sam Carter

20-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

The chef-patron of Restaurant Twenty-Two in Cambridge on memories of his first fine-dining experience, why he chose a career behind the stoves, and why he despises avocado.

Chef Sean Wrest to head The Horns Inn at Goosnargh

19-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Former Roots York head chef Sean Wrest is to head up the relaunch of a destination restaurant within a former coaching inn near Preston.

Carlos Piñeres named head chef at female members’ club AllBright

17-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Carlos Piñeres has been named as head chef of Mayfair-based female members’ club AllBright.

Oli Williamson promoted to head chef at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck

17-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Roux Scholar Oli Williamson has been promoted to the role of head chef at Heston Blumenthal’s three-Michelin starred restaurant The Fat Duck.

The Ledbury to relaunch later this month following a major makeover

17-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Brett Graham’s The Ledbury is to reopen late this month with a new look and feel following a hiatus of nearly two years.

Arron Tye returns to The Chester Grosvenor as La Brasserie head chef

14-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Chef Arron Tye has returned to The Chester Grosvenor hotel to head up the kitchen at its two AA Rosette restaurant La Brasserie.

Claude Bosi to return to Mayfair this summer with French Riviera-inspired restaurant

13-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Claude Bosi is making a return to Mayfair by teaming up with Bombay Bustle and MiMi Mei Fair owner Samyukta Nair to open a new restaurant this year.

Uncorked: Chanel Owen

13-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Fitzrovia stalwart Pied à Terre discusses her love for vintage Champagne and the wines of Slovenian producer Peter Gönc.

Ricki Weston promoted to executive chef of Whatley Manor

10-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Ricki Weston has been promoted to executive chef of Whatley Manor following the departure of Niall Keating at the end of last year.

Aktar Islam: “Cooking is an open language”

10-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Inside the mind of the only British-born chef in the country currently running a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant.

Independent thinking: how Charlotte Street is returning to its former glory

07-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

London’s Charlotte Street was hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic with many restaurants closing. Yet rather than sound the death knell for its independent scene, it has provided a new lease of life for the area, argues Shaftesbury’s Julia Wilkinson.

Latest opening: Haar

07-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Dean Banks has reopened his fine dining seafood restaurant in a new St Andrews location.

Andrew Sheridan: “I wanted to create a restaurant that was totally different to anywhere else”

07-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The Birmingham-based chef behind About 8 on his upcoming dessert bar After 8 and his determination to offer a different experience to his peers.

Book review: Burgh Island Food

06-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Departing executive chef Tim Hall's book is a celebration of one of the south coast's most striking dining destinations.

Restaurant radar: the key openings of 2022 - updated

04-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

2022 will see the opening of a number of high-profile openings across the country, with Thai, Portuguese, Mexican, African, French, Japanese, Burmese and British restaurants in the offing. Here's what you can expect.

Mauro Colagreco to make UK debut next year

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Acclaimed Argentine-born chef Mauro Colagreco is to make his UK debut late next year with a brace of restaurants and ‘avante garde chef’s table’ at upcoming Whitehall hotel Raffles London At The OWO.

Japanese-Italian restaurant Itaku to open in Marylebone next year

09-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

Restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini and chef Ivan Simeoli will launch their debut UK restaurant in Marylebone next month.

Latest opening: Home

07-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

Home 2.0 marks the start of a new, more grown-up era for Liz Cottam's flagship Leeds fine dining restaurant.

Hakkasan Group quietly closes Sake no Hana

07-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The Hakkasan Group has quietly closed its modern-Japanese restaurant Sake no Hana on St James's Street in London.

10-seater Japanese restaurant Roji to open in Mayfair next year

02-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

Husband and wife chefs Tamas Naszai and Tomoko Hasegawa will open a 10-seater, intimate counter-style restaurant in Mayfair next year.

Restaurant radar: December 2021

01-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

A new kaiseki restaurant for the capital, a chateaubriand focused steak restaurant in Glasgow, and a raucous Bavarian beer house in Birmingham are among this month's biggest restaurant openings.

Latest opening: Oxeye

29-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Sven-Hanson Britt's new Nine Elms restaurant champions British food and wine like no other in the capital.

Mark Greenaway: "Pivot is a restaurant like I’ve never opened before"

26-Nov-2021 By Stefan Chomka

The Scottish chef made his London fine dining restaurant debut last month with the opening of Pivot in Covent Garden.

Grace & Savour to open at Hampton Manor in February 2022

25-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

A new restaurant and development kitchen will open in West Midlands-based Hampton Manor in February 2022.

Simon Rogan prepares to celebrate UMBEL Restaurant Group's 20th birthday

25-Nov-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Rogan will kick of his UMBEL Restaurant Group’s 20th birthday celebrations with a special menu of his 'favourite dishes' his restaurants have served over the last two decades.

Izakaya restaurant The Aubrey to replace Bar Boulud at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

24-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

An izakaya restaurant called The Aubrey will replace the site left vacant by Bar Boulud at five-star hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.

Nuno Mendes’ new restaurant Lisboeta to open in Fitzrovia next spring

23-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes’ new restaurant will be called Lisboeta and will open on Charlotte Street next spring, it has been revealed.

Matt Worswick leaves the Savoy Grill after just one year

22-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Matt Worswick has announced his departure from the Savoy Grill having spent just one year at the London restaurant.

London restaurant growth lowest in 30 years, says Harden’s

18-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

London restaurants have suffered their weakest growth of the past 30 years, according to London restaurant guide Harden’s.

Latest opening: Beat 6

15-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Scottish chef Nico Simeone's latest Glasgow restaurant is a charitable venture that supports a cause close to his heart.

Callum Leslie and Will Lockwood to head up Tommy Banks' Black Swan and Roots restaurants

05-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Tommy Banks has promoted two of his chefs to senior roles at his Michelin-starred The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots restaurants.

Harry Guy to open his debut solo restaurant in Chester next summer

04-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Chef Harry Guy will open his debut solo restaurant in Chester next summer.

Oli Martin to relaunch 263 in Preston

04-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Oli Martin is to takeover the reins at 263 in Preston, Lancashire, having left his role as head chef at Hipping Hall in the Lake District.

Craig Johnston named head chef at Marcus Belgravia

04-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Craig Johnston has been promoted to head chef at Marcus Wareing’s Michelin-starred restaurant Marcus Belgravia.

Restaurant radar: November 2021

01-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Tim Allen's first solo venue, Budgie Montoya's debut central London restaurant, and Niall Keating's Stoke-on-Trent move are among this month's key restaurant openings to look out for.

Out of Africa: The chef that swapped the Western Cape for West Sussex

01-Nov-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Interlude chef Jean Delport on his hyper-local sourcing policies, letting his South African roots shine through and why the wallabies that roam the gardens at Leonardslee need to watch their backs.

Latest Opening: Pivot

29-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Scottish chef Mark Greenaway's debut London restaurant brings hearty fine dining fare to Covent Garden.

The Good Food Guide to return after being bought by CODE Hospitality

29-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

The future of respected restaurant guidebook The Good Food Guide has been secured with its purchase by UK hospitality industry membership network CODE Hospitality.

Martin Horsley joins Rockliffe Hall as executive head chef.

26-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

County Durham resort Rockliffe Hall has appointed Martin Horsley as its executive head chef.

Stuart Gillies to open Number Eight restaurant in Sevenoaks

26-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Chef Stuart Gillies will open a second restaurant with his wife Cecilia at the start of next year, in the Kent town of Sevenoaks.

Oli Williamson wins 2020/21 Roux Scholarship

26-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Oli Williamson has been named the winner of the 2020/21 Roux Scholarship cooking competition.

Chris Denney: “Fiend is less schizophrenic and frenetic. It’s a more grown-up restaurant”

22-Oct-2021 By Stefan Chomka

The creative chef-patron of 108 Garage in Notting Hill has made a triumphant return to the area with his new restaurant Fiend.

Julien Jouhannaud appointed executive chef at Langan’s ahead of relaunch

21-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Julien Jouhannaud, who previously worked under Alain Ducasse, has been appointed executive chef at Langan's in London's Mayfair, ahead of the restaurant's relaunch later this month.

Niall Keating to launch restaurant near Stoke-on-Trent

21-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Whatley Manor chef Niall Keating is to launch a restaurant close to his hometown of Stoke-on-Trent late next month that will 'celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Potteries and the industrial revolution'.

Flash-grilled: Michael Kwan

15-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The head pastry chef at the Hotel Café Royal in London's Piccadilly, who recently impressed at the Coup de Monde de la Patisserie in France, discusses his career to date.