Merlin Labron-Johnson

Merlin Labron-Johnson exceeds his crowdfund target for Osip move

16-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Merlin Labron-Johnson has exceeded the £125,000 crowdfund that will help him move his Somerset restaurant Osip to a larger, more rural location.

Number One Bruton to expand and shake up F&B programme

26-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Somerset boutique hotel Number One Bruton will soon expand into a neighbouring pub to create a ‘more expansive’ food and drink offer, more rooms and a communal space.

Merlin Labron-Johnson’s Osip launches Kickstarter to fund move to larger digs

25-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson has launched a crowdfund as part of plans to move his Somerset restaurant Osip to a larger, more rural location.

Michelin Guide 2021: Core by Clare Smyth and Hélène Darroze at The Connaught each win three stars

26-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

London restaurants Core by Clare Smyth and Hélène Darroze at The Connaught have both been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2021.

Flash grilled: Merlin Labron-Johnson

09-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

The chef proprietor of Osip in Bruton and former Portland chef on his admiration for Fergus Henderson, almost getting run over and wanting Simon Hopkinson to cook him his final meal.