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Europe's first Monorail sushi will arrive in London next month

01-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

A sushi restaurant that features a monorail system that delivers orders to diners will launch in Shoreditch next month.

Turtle Bay reaches 50 site milestone

31-May-2023 By James McAllister

Caribbean-inspired restaurant group Turtle Bay will open its 50th UK site in August in Camden, which will also mark the brand’s first outpost in north 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.

Latest opening: Lilienblum

26-May-2023 By Restaurant

Mizon founder Eyal Shani continues his march on the London food scene with his new Shoreditch restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Constantin Apostu

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef of Stars Restaurant and Bar in London's Soho on pairing prosecco with polenta chips, his admiration of Raymond Blanc, and early food memories of eating breakfast.

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.

Latest opening: Ploussard

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

The duo behind London’s cult fried chicken brand Other Side Fried are shifting gears with their latest venture – a neighbourhood-style restaurant in Battersea Rise.

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.

Meat the Fish to open in Chelsea

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Lebanese hospitality group Nothing But Love is to open its second London restaurant.

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.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants ‘on course’ with growth strategy as sales rise significantly

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants remains ‘committed to and on course’ with its growth strategy both in the UK and internationally amid a significant rise in sales.

Adam Tooby-Desmond promoted to head chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal has announced the appointment of Adam Tooby-Desmond as its head chef.

House of Ming confirms spring opening

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant House of Ming will open later this month within St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel.

MJMK surpasses £1m crowdfund target

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant group MJMK has already passed its crowdfunding target moments after its launch.

Gauthier Group to open two new restaurants

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Vegan chef and restaurateur Alexis Gauthier is to open two restaurants in London next month.

Uncorked: Luca Cavallo

11-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Marcus Belgravia on how a Tuscan meal sparked his interest in wine, his ultimate food and drink match, and why Portuguese wine is underrated.

P.Franco to return following successful crowdfund

09-May-2023 By James McAllister

Lauded low-intervention wine bar and dining counter P.Franco in east London is set to reopen it doors next month following a successful crowdfund led by former manager Will Gee.

How I Got Here: Genevieve Sparrow

03-May-2023 By James McAllister

The founder of neighbourhood restaurant, café and wine bar Pasero in London's Tottenham on her extensive hospitality career, and the importance of finding a work-life balance and knowing your value.

Nathan Cornwell to take over the kitchen at Chiswick’s The Silver Birch

03-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chiswick restaurant The Silver Birch has appointed Nathan Cornwell as head chef as it gears up to celebrate its second birthday.

Holy Carrot to make permanent debut in Notting Hill

02-May-2023 By Restaurant

Plant-based restaurant Holy Carrot will launch its debut permanent restaurant in Notting Hill this autumn.

'Fin-to-gill’ restaurant Kima to open in Marylebone

28-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

The team behind Greek restaurants OPSO, INO and Pittabun is opening a ‘fin-to-gill’ restaurant in Marylebone.

Amber Francis: “Great British Menu taught me to trust my palate”

27-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The Bristol-born chef on how her training at The Ritz and recent experience on Great British Menu helped inform her new role leading the kitchen at Maene in London’s Shoreditch.

Flash-grilled: Daisuke Hayashi

27-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The kaiseki master behind high-reaching Japanese restaurant Roketsu in London's Marylebone on getting his start at the renowned, three Michelin-starred Kyoto restaurant, Kikunoi; and his love of sake.

New pan-Asian restaurant concept to debut in London

27-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

A new pan-Asian restaurant concept is to make its debut on Lisle Street in London’s Chinatown this summer with a former Hakkasan chef overseeing the menu.

Budgie Montoya to launch Filipino street food brand

26-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Ferdinand ‘Budgie’ Montoya is to launch a Filipino street food concept next month within Market Halls Oxford Circus in London.

Latest opening: Story Cellar

26-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Tom Sellers’ rotisserie restaurant sees the chef take a more casual, but no less precise, approach to cooking.

How Chotto Matte turned the pandemic to its advantage

25-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Amid the chaos of Covid-19, Kurt Zdesar snapped up a string of big-ticket sites for his premium-casual Nikkei restaurant concept.

Kemal Demirasal: “We might sell kebabs, but we’re not a kebab house”

21-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The high-profile Turkish chef behind Ladbroke Grove’s The Counter on importing his ingredients direct, advanced offal cooking techniques and his partnership with goat champions Cabrito.

Middle Eastern style American diner Epicurus to open in Camden

20-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

The founders of Middle Eastern Steakhouse The Black Cow are opening a new restaurant in Camden this month.

Contemporary Korean restaurant Chungdam opens in Soho

19-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The London-based CJ One Group has launched a new contemporary Korean barbecue restaurant concept on Greek Street in Soho.

Aulis London to double in size following remodel

19-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Aulis London, Simon Rogan’s chef’s table and development kitchen restaurant in Soho, is to reopen next month following an extensive remodel that will see the site double in size.

Latest opening: The Parakeet

18-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Former Brat chef Ben Allen is bringing his passion for fire-led cooking to this smart north London gastropub.

Hakkasan owner Tao Group acquired by Mohari Hospitality

18-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The US-centric Tao Group Hospitality, which owns the Hakkasan restaurant group, has been sold to a global investment firm owned PokerStars co-founder Mark Scheinberg in a deal worth $550m.

Noci to double up with new Battersea restaurant

17-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Neighbourhood pasta restaurant Noci will launch its second London site next month within the newly-restored Battersea Power Station.

Smoky Boys opens 12th site

14-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

BBQ and ‘grill haus’ brand Smoky Boys has launched its 12th restaurant, at Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth.

Latest opening: Maene

14-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Nick Gilkinson's follow up to Townsend is low-key yet impressive, combining a simple modern British menu with natural wine and zero-waste cocktails.

Eyal Shani to launch Lilienblum in east London

14-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Miznon founder Eyal Shani is to launch his second restaurant concept in the capital next month with the opening of Lilienblum close to Old Street in east London.

Sushi Shop grows its presence in London

14-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Sushi Shop has expanded its estate in the capital with the opening of a venue in Clapham.

Atis choses Borough Yards for fifth site

14-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Salad bowl brand Atis will open a fifth venue in the capital next month, with a sixth also in the pipeline.

Richard Corrigan and Daisy Green to launch restaurants within National Portrait Gallery

13-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Richard Corrigan and antipodean restaurant group Daisy Green will both launch restaurants within the newly refurbished National Portrait Gallery in London when it reopens in June.

Imad's Syrian Kitchen to relocate within Kingly Court

12-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Syrian chef and restaurateur Imad Alarnab is to relocate his eponymous Kingly Court restaurant to a larger site within the Soho development.

Alcohol-free restaurant group Coco to open third site

06-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Alcohol-free restaurant group Coco is to launch its third site next month in London’s Canary Wharf.

Francesco Mazzei to leave D&D London

06-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Francesco Mazzei is to leave D&D London this month in order to spend more time travelling and focusing on his charity work.

Lunar Pub Company to open ‘most ambitious site to date’ in Clapham

06-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Boutique hospitality group Lunar Pub Company is to open its third London gastropub this spring, which has been described as the operator’s ‘most ambitious site to date’.

Uncorked: Jasper Delamothe

05-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The founder of natural wine retailer and wine bar Oranj on Cabernet Franc and pizza, Anders Frederik Steen and the often overlooked French region of Bugey.

Former Fenn chef goes it alone with Counter 71

04-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Former Fenn and St Leonards chef Joe Laker is to launch his first solo venture this summer on Nile Street in London’s Shoreditch.

Cynthia Shanmugalingam: “I want Rambutan to be an expression of joy”

04-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

With her debut restaurant, Cynthia Shanmugalingam is putting the spotlight on an area of Sri Lankan cuisine previously unexplored in central London.

Adam Handling declared Champion of Champions on Great British Menu 2023

03-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Adam Handling has been crowned Great British Menu Champion of Champions 2023.

Uncorked: Terry Kandylis

30-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The group wine director for Caprice Holdings on his list at Mayfair's Bacchanalia, 1728 Pedro Ximénez and the pleasure of tasting the fruit of one’s labours.

Bad Boy Pizza Society to launch new sandwich concept

29-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind street food outfit Bad Boy Pizza Society is to launch a new sandwich concept at Vinegar Yard in London Bridge next month.