Fine dining - Hospitality

Flash-grilled: Jonny Wright

02-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh on nearly being killed by a mint leaf, his pet hates when working in the kitchen, and dining at Eleven Madison Park.

‘End of an era’ as Spencer Metzger moves on from The Ritz

02-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Spencer Metzger has announced he is moving on from The Ritz after 13 years cooking at the high-profile London hotel’s flagship restaurant.

Wolfox group launches FUMI in Brighton

27-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Brighton-based coffee shop and restaurant group Wolfox has launched a new concept designed to merge ‘Japanese culinary culture with the local produce of Sussex’.

Glasgow’s Monadh Kitchen closes its doors

24-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Popular Glasgow restaurant Monadh Kitchen has closed its doors with immediate effect, with its owners blaming the ‘financial burden of the world we live in’.

Jeremy King to launch two further restaurants

24-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Jeremy King has revealed plans to open a total of three new London establishments next year.

Nest to relocate to Shoreditch

20-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind Hackney restaurant Nest have confirmed the restaurant will relocate to a ‘bigger, bolder space’ in Shoreditch in the autumn.

“For now, I just need to say goodbye” – Sven-Hanson Britt closes Oxeye

18-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Sven-Hanson Britt has permanently closed his debut London restaurant Oxeye, less than two years after opening it.

How I Got Here: Alex Hunter

18-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

The founder of restaurant-cum-fishmonger The Sea, The Sea, which has sites in Chelsea and Hackney, on his favourite place to eat in London, championing 'better restaurants', and who inspires him.

Chef Dom Taylor launches The Good Front Room at The Langham following TV competition triumph

17-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Dom Taylor has launched his debut restaurant at The Langham, London, after being crowned the winner of Channel 4 series Five Star Kitchen.

Jason Atherton secures new Mayfair outpost

14-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Jason Atherton is to open a new Mayfair restaurant having secured a site on Bruton Place that was previously occupied by Les Platanes.

Paul Foster: “We don’t need to be doing peppercorn sauce and chips”

14-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron at Salt in Stratford-Upon-Avon will open beef-focused restaurant GrassFed in Camden next month

Simpson’s in the Strand’s symbolic carving trolleys to be auctioned as restaurant ‘enters new chapter’

14-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Historic London dining destination Simpson's in the Strand is to auction off assets including its symbolic Drakes silver carving trolleys as the restaurant prepares to ‘enter a new chapter’.

Latest opening: The Portrait Restaurant

11-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Richard Corrigan has taken the reins of the National Portrait Gallery’s signature restaurant.

Harry Kirkpatrick named head chef at Trinity

10-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Harry Kirkpatrick has returned to Trinity in the role of head chef.

Em Sherif to launch second London restaurant

07-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Mireille Hayek's Beirut-born Em Sherif group is to open a second London site in Mayfair.

Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez to lead the kitchen at new Chelsea restaurant Ixchel

05-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Former Treehouse London chef Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez is to oversee the stoves at contemporary Mexican restaurant Ixchel when it launches on the King’s Road in Chelsea in September.

How I Got Here: Scottie Bhattarai

05-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

The Nepal-born CEO of Isabel Mayfair, who's preparing to launch MAYA in Manchester, on promoting hospitality as a successful career path and the importance of staff retention.

D&D quietly shutters Canary Wharf restaurant Plateau - updated

05-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

D&D London has quietly closed its contemporary French-style restaurant Plateau in London’s Canary Wharf.

Andrew Pern: “I’ve always flown the white rose flag for Yorkshire but this is a British restaurant”

30-Jun-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron behind The Star Inn at Harome and The Star Inn the City has just opened York Minster Refectory at York Minster.

Readers’ Choice Awards 2023: cast your votes

30-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards are making a return to discover the best brands and suppliers in the sector - as voted for by our chef and restaurateur readers.

JKS' Apprenticeship Academy to return

30-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant group JKS has announced its Apprenticeship Academy will return for a second year following its successful launch in 2022.

Woodhead Restaurant Group tees up next London opening

27-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Woodhead Restaurant Group, the London-based operator behind The Quality Chop House, Portland and Clipstone, will launch its latest venture this summer on Goodge Street in Fitzrovia.

Chef to Watch: April Lily Partridge

26-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The Ledbury sous was named Chef to Watch at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Timberyard team to launch Montrose House wine bar

26-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind family-run Edinburgh restaurant Timberyard are to launch a wine bar in the Scottish capital’s Abbeyhill area this autumn.

D&D appoints advisors to raise new finance as LDC exits group

19-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

D&D London has appointed advisors from Interpath Advisory’s corporate finance practice to explore raising new finance after confirming that its long-term backer LDC has exited the business.

April Lily Partridge: “As a woman in this industry, I have to be strong”

16-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The Ledbury sous chef on being named Chef to Watch at this year’s Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, triumphing at the Roux Scholarship, and coping with anxiety in the kitchen

Flash-grilled: Theo Clench

16-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef of Cycene in London's Shoreditch on fishing with his family, what advice he'd give to someone starting out in the industry, and pairing chicken nuggets with Champagne.

The Lowdown: Netflix Bites

16-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The streaming giant has entered the restaurant business.

Lifetime Achievement Award 2023: Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver

16-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The St John founders are the recipients of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023 in pictures

14-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The biggest names in the business came together at The Hurlingham Club in London on Monday (12 June) to celebrate the UK restaurant industry at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

National Restaurant Awards Opening of the Year 2023: Bouchon Racine

14-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Making its debut on Top 100 UK Restaurants list at number five, it’s little surprise that Henry Harris’ latest project has been named the Opening of the Year 2023.

Ynyshir in Wales claims title of UK’s Best Restaurant for the second time

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Gareth Ward’s Ynyshir restaurant in Wales has been named the best restaurant in the UK for the second year in a row at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Chef Dan Lee launches residency at Hockley Social Club

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee has launched a semi-permanent residency in Birmingham.

Countdown begins to Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

There are just a few hours to go until the winners of the 2023 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards are announced.

RH England at Aynho Park unveils culinary offering

08-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

RH England at Aynho Park, the huge new Oxfordshire gallery that marks the first overseas venture for the upscale American home-furnishings company RH, has unveiled its extensive F&B offering.

Latest opening: The Campaner

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Barcelona-based group Los Reyes del Mango has launched it first restaurant outside of the Spanish city in London's Chelsea.

Mayfair restaurant Amethyst closes following departure of Carlo Scotto

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

High-end Mayfair restaurant Amethyst has closed its doors little more than a year after launching following the departure of chef patron Carlo Scotto.

Flash-grilled: Alex Reynolds

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef and co-owner of Eline in London's Hoxton on his first industry job, the importance of working in places that excite you, and his favourite fried chicken joint.

Simon Rogan wins top accolade at Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Tom Shepherd were among those recognised at the 2023 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, which were held last night (1 June) in Westminster, London.

Latest opening: The Midland Grand Dining Room

30-May-2023 By Restaurant

Patrick Powell and Harry Handelsman's latest project brings fancy fine dining to an even fancier location.

Philli Armitage-Mattin: "I know how to chop and chat"

26-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Masterchef: The Professionals finalists and former Gordon Ramsay Group chef is serving up a creative, Asia-inspired menu at her three-month residency at Kebab Queen

Joe Baker to open live fire restaurant Pêtchi on Jersey

26-May-2023 By Restaurant

Great British Menu finalist Joe Baker is to open a restaurant and bar in Jersey focusing on island produce cooked over fire.

UK hospitality salaries outpace national average

22-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

UK hospitality employees received an average pay rise of 9.5% in the last year, compared to the national average of 6.6%.

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf to open debut London restaurant

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf, who runs the two Michelin-starred Oteque in Rio de Janeiro, is to open his debut London restaurant later this month in Marylebone.

Restaurant RenMor opens at The Headland hotel

17-May-2023 By Restaurant

Cornwall-based hotel The Headland has invested £3m to open a new restaurant at the venue.

Dmitri Magi to leave role as Claridge’s culinary director

17-May-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Dmitri Magi is to leave his role as culinary director at Claridge’s hotel in London in order to pursue new opportunities in the industry.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Opening of the Year 2023 shortlist

15-May-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurants in London, Wales, Bath, Manchester, Brighton, Bristol and beyond have been shortlisted in the 2023 Opening of the Year category.

Flash-grilled: Cyril Lignac

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

The acclaimed French chef behind Bar des Prés in London's Mayfair on his first industry job, what he'd be doing if he wasn't in kitchens, and his signature dish.