All news articles for July 2024

Liquid assets: August 2024

Liquid assets: August 2024

By Restaurant

Canned drinks for the summer, a range of new rums, and a grand cru gin with north African botanicals are among this month's hottest drinks launches.

Olly Oakley head chef The Harcourt Arms and The Plough Inn Oxfordshire on why à la carte trumps tasting menus

Flash-grilled: Olly Oakley

By James McAllister

The head chef of The Harcourt Arms and The Plough Inn in Oxfordshire recalls an odd customer interaction while working at Frantzén, and why à la carte trumps tasting menus.

Chef Chris Eden to leave Devon's Gidleigh Park

Chris Eden to leave Gidleigh Park

By Joe Lutrario

Andrew Brownsword Hotels has announced that Chris Eden is to leave its Devon country house hotel Gidleigh Park later this year.

Brighton Indian restaurant Curry Leaf Cafe closes its doors

Brighton’s Curry Leaf Cafe closes its doors

By Joe Lutrario

Brighton restaurant Curry Leaf Cafe has closed after 10 years citing competition from national Indian chains Mowgli and Dishhoom’s Permit Room spin-off.

Irina Linovich has found permanent home for ‘vegetable forward’ restaurant Holy Carrot in London Notting Hill

Latest opening: Holy Carrot

By James McAllister

Following a successful pop up, first-time restaurateur Irina Linovich has found a permanent home for her ‘vegetable forward’ concept Holy Carrot in London’s Notting Hill.

Chaiiwala Indian restaurant group expands its drive thru business

Chaiiwala revs up its drive thru business

By Joe Lutrario

Chaiiwala has launched a second drive thru restaurant and says it plans to open a further three Chaiiwala Drive Thru sites by the end of the year.

Levan and Bar Levan's Mark Gurney on natural wine

Uncorked: Mark Gurney

By Joe Lutrario

The co-founder of Peckham's Levan and the more recently launched Bar Levan on Jura, Vine Trail’s Raphael Rodriguez and the similarities between record shops and wine shops.

French chef Yannick Alléno from Pavyllon at London's Four Seasons Hotel

Flash-grilled: Yannick Alléno

By James McAllister

The famous French chef behind Pavyllon at London's Four Seasons Hotel on his admiration for Escoffier and being forced to reflect on his own culinary identity.

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