Fine Dining

Last chance to bid in The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards Top 100 Auction

04-Sep-2020 By Restaurant

There are just over two days left to bid in The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards Top 100 Auction.

Belfast restaurant SHU to relaunch following £1m investment

03-Sep-2020 By Restaurant

Award-winning Belfast restaurant SHU will relaunch as a larger venue on 9 October following a £1m investment.

EOTHO gave industry a boost - but figures still down on 2019

02-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Diners spent 34.2% more at restaurants on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August than they did in July thanks to the Government’s Eat Out To Help Out Initiative but the industry is still down on last year.

Mark Jarvis joins Belgravia restaurant Liv as chef director

02-Sep-2020 By Restaurant

Anglo chef Mark Jarvis has joined Belgravia restaurant Liv as its new chef director.

Vanilla Black announces permanent closure

01-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurateurs Andrew Dargue and Donna Conroy have announced that their innovative vegetarian fine-dining restaurant Vanilla Black will not reopen on it’s current site in London's Holborn.

Mark Greenaway to open fine dining restaurant in London next year

28-Aug-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Top Scottish chef Mark Greenaway is to open a fine dining restaurant in London next year.

West African restaurant Akoko confirms October opening date

27-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

'Progressive and elevated' West African restaurant Akoko will finally open its doors in London's Fitzrovia in early October.

Seren Collection appoints Mourad Ben Tekfa as director of restaurants

25-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Mourad Ben Tekfa has joined the Seren Collection as director of restaurants, having left his role as restaurant director at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.

Robin and Sarah Gill's The Dairy closes

19-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Robin and Sarah Gill have closed their highly influential The Dairy restaurant in Clapham.

Liam Finnegan appointed group executive chef of Michael Caines Collection

18-Aug-2020 By Restaurant

Liam Finnegan has been appointed group executive chef of the Michael Caines Collection of restaurants.

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California Walnut industry manages supply amid COVID-19

18-Aug-2020 By Restaurant

Despite the recent challenging global situation, the California walnut industry, says it continues its commitment to producing high-quality, nutritious and safe walnuts for consumers worldwide.

Frog by Adam Handling launches al fresco zero waste offshoot

17-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Chef Adam Handling has launched an al fresco, zero waste offshoot operating on the pavement in front of his recently reopened flagship Frog restaurant in London's Covent Garden.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards launches The Top 100 Auction

17-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards has joined forces with the UK’s best chefs and restaurateurs to auction off an eclectic selection of once-in-a-life time culinary experiences with all proceeds going to support the hospitality industry.

St John alumni team up to launch Rondo at The Hoxton in Holborn

17-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Quality Chop House co-owner Will Lander is joining forces with former St John executive chef Chris Gillard to launch a neighbourhood-style restaurant and wine bar at The Hoxton in London's Holborn.

Flash-grilled: Tomas Lidakevicius

14-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Former City Social executive chef Tomas Lidakevicius recently partnered with family-run Borough Market stall holder Turnips to launch a new al fresco restaurant space.

8 is the magic number for Andrew Sheridan

10-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Craft Dining Rooms chef Andrew Sheridan will launch his first solo restaurant 8, in Birmingham, on 8 October this year.

Rick Stein encourages unemployed hospitality workers to move to Cornwall

10-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Following the boom in staycations, Rick Stein is encouraging unemployed hospitality workers to move to Cornwall to fill 39 active vacancies within his business empire.

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Ikoyi duo: “To come back as we were felt insensitive”

10-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The pair behind celebrated London restaurant Ikoyi have described the operational changes to their restaurant as a ‘cultural response’ to the pandemic.

Flash-grilled: Javier Duarte

07-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Former Barrafina head chef Javier Duarte recently took over the stoves at Seabird, the swanky hotel restaurant located on the 14th floor of The Hoxton in London's Southwark.

Kevin Tickle returns to Lake District dining scene with the Crown Inn

04-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Former L’Enclume and The Forest Side chef Kevin Tickle is to take on a 17th century coaching inn in the Lake District village of High Newton with wife Nicola.

Paris Society set to make London debut

04-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

French-based hospitality group Paris Society is finally set to open its first London outpost next month, on the Covent Garden site previously occupied by L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon.

Disabled people fear exclusion due to Covid-19 precautions

04-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Disabled access review website Euansguide.com is imploring restaurants to ensure their Covid-19 precautions don’t make venues less accessible for disabled people.

Flash-grilled: Carlo Scotto

31-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Carlo Scotto is the chef owner of 'double-billed fine and casual dining' Modern European restaurant Xier in London's Marylebone.

Latest opening: Turnips

31-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Former City Social executive chef Tomas Lidakevicius has partnered with family-run Borough Market stall holder Turnips to launch a new al fresco restaurant space.

The Roux Scholarship competition postponed until March 2021

27-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

The Roux Scholarship competition has been postponed until 2021 the Roux family has announced.

Latest opening: Six by Nico London

24-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Having initially had its launch delayed by the pandemic, accessible tasting menu restaurant Six by Nico has finally pitched up in the Big Smoke, opening on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia.

David Moore: “People will come back to fine dining”

22-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Pied à Terre owner David Moore says he is confident his restaurant will be able to weather the Coronavirus crisis, providing it isn’t hit with another enforced lockdown closure.

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Book review: Cooking in Marfa – Welcome, we’ve been expecting you

21-Jul-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Virginia Lebermann and Rocky Barnette's cook details the philosophy behind restaurant and art space The Capri, located in the small west Texas desert city of Marfa.

Jun Tanaka: “As soon as I heard restaurants could reopen I booked into three of my favourites”

17-Jul-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Jun Tanaka, chef-patron at The Ninth in Fitzrovia, says his restaurant won’t reopen until mid August when he has his full front of house team back in operation.

Mãos ditches communal dining as its announces post lockdown reopening

16-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Mãos, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Shoreditch, will reopen on 19 August in a new post-lockdown friendly format.

Ikoyi to re-open later this week with new a la carte offering

15-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Jeremy Chan and Iré Hassan’s celebrated West End restaurant Ikoyi will re-open this Friday (17 July) with a new a la carte menu that’s also available for pick-up and delivery.

Simon Rogan at Home named UK's best value Michelin starred takeaway meal

13-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Simon Rogan at Home, the meal delivery service set up by the two Michelin-starred chef during lockdown, has been named the best value Michelin starred takeaway meal in the UK.

Tom Kerridge slams "disgraceful and short-sighted" no-show customers

13-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Restaurateurs have reacted with dismay at the level of customers failing to honour their bookings on the second weekend of trading after the lifting of lockdown.

Tom Kerridge: "We need to stay positive for our customers"

10-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The high profile chef on turning his hugely successful Meals from Marlow initiative into a fully-fledged charity and what he thinks of the Government’s response to the pandemic.

Treasury considers stimulus vouchers

06-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The treasury is considering a proposal to give all adults £500 and children £250 in vouchers to spend in the sectors of the economy worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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James Cochran: "Cooking at a high level still feels like a very white, privileged vocation"

06-Jul-2020 By James Cochran

The 1251 chef on suffering racial abuse in kitchens and why Black and Ethnic minority kitchen porters need to be given more help to move up the ranks.

Michael Caines: "The time off has given me time to reflect on how I want to live my life"

03-Jul-2020 By Stefan Chomka

The chef/restaurateur will reopen the doors at his Lympstone Manor on Saturday (4 July) as well as launch his Cornish beach front restaurant The Cove at Maenporth on the same day and has just announced he is taking on the former Rick Stein Restaurant...

Downtime development: Crispy-topped Alaska pollock with beurre blanc

02-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

This instalment of BigHospitality’s Downtime Development series sees Etch chef Steven Edwards pair pan-fried Alaska pollock with beurre blanc.

Simon Wood closes Wood Chester to focus on a tasting menu format

01-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

MasterChef 2015 winner Simon Wood has announced that his restaurant Wood Chester at Hotel Indigo will not reopen after the Coronavirus lockdown has been lifted because his revised food offer is at odds with the venue.

Mark Hix joins 1 Lombard Street as director of food and drink

01-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Mark Hix is joining Soren Jessen’s City restaurant 1 Lombard Street as director of food and drink to oversee its menu offer.

Nathan Outlaw: “It's now time to relax and enjoy what I do”

30-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The Cornwall-based seafood specialist on making his Port Isaac flagship more accessible and no longer being motivated by accolades.

Two-Michelin-starred restaurant The Greenhouse announces permanent closure

29-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Chef Alex Dilling has confirmed that the two-Michelin-starred Greenhouse restaurant in London's Mayfair will not be reopening post lockdown.

"We’re heavy hearted, but we just cannot open" – Why many operators aren’t reopening on 4 July

26-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

A number of high-profile restaurateurs including chef Sat Bains and Bancone founder Will Ellner say they have decided to not reopen their restaurants on 4 July.

Seven tips for better cash flow management

26-Jun-2020 By Donna Torres

Keeping on top of cash flow will be critical as restaurants start to re-open for eat-in. With this in mind Donna Torres - director of small business and commercial operations at accountancy software provider Xero shares seven tips.

Claude Bosi's flagship won't re-open until early September

25-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile French chef Claude Bosi plans to relaunch his downstairs Oyster Bar on 8 July but his highly-rated flagship won't re-open until early September.

Restaurants and pubs can reopen on 4 July, with less than two metre distancing, says Government

23-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

Restaurants, pubs and hotels will be able to open from 4 July in England with social distancing rules also being eased, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed.

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Downtime development: chicken skin crusted Norwegian haddock, curry sauce and mango

22-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

In his second Downtime Development recipe using Norwegian frozen at sea fish, Simon Hulstone has created a twist on the classic deep-fried battered fish.

Leeds-based restaurant Home to reopen in July with ‘more experimental’ approach

22-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

Leeds-based restaurant Home will reopen at the end of July with a new regularly changing menu designed to create a ‘more experimental’ dining experience.

Anthony Demetre on re-opening and a possible return for Arbutus

22-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Anthony Demetre has re-opened his King's Cross restaurant Vermuteria offering an abridged takeaway menu alongside coffee and vermouth-based drinks.

Fine dining restaurants announce reopening dates and plans

19-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Some of the countries most vaunted restaurants are gearing up for re-opening despite a lack of clarity from Government on when the industry can re-open for eat-in and what safety measures will need to be in place.