- The team behind Notting Hill ventures Dorian, EEL Sushi, Supermarket of Dreams and Urchin will open a Japanese restaurant this September. Nakimushi will be located in a townhouse close to Notting Hill Gate tube station on Kensington Mall. Spanning three floors, the ground floor will feature a fast-paced ramen bar with an open kitchen and shared seating, serving Tokyo-style bowls alongside a small selection of cold starters and snacks. The upper-floor restaurant and bar will take a broader look at hot Japanese cooking, while ramen remains a central part of the menu.
- Andrew Wong will relocate his two Michelin-starred Pimlico flagship next month for a six-week summer residency at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London. Opening on Tuesday 18 August, the residency will run for dinner only and will bring Wong’s Collections of China menus – regular and vegetarian – to Mayfair.
- A map identifying the UK bars, cafes, restaurants and pubs owned or co-owned by women has been created to build visibility of women in the sector. Put together by chef Sally Abé, who recently opened Hackney restaurant Teal by Sally Abé, and Topjaw producer Kayla Lawrie, the interactive map features more than 350 business and will continue to grow as more restaurants are added.
- Coq d’Argent is to move to a landmark new home at One Millennium Bridge next year. The rooftop French restaurant, which is owned by Evolv Collection, will move from its current location at No. 1 Poultry in the City in January 2027, and will continue to trade until it moves. The new Coq d’Argent will sit atop One Millennium Bridge – a development featuring expansive rooftop gardens designed by Chelsea gold medallist Andy Sturgeon – with large terraces and uninterrupted views across the river and north to St Paul’s Cathedral.
- Pizza Pilgrims says it has experienced a ‘landmark period of growth’ in its latest financial accounts. In its strategic report for the extended period to 31 December 2025, the group said it has experienced a ‘transformative chapter in our story’ marked by significant investment in new pizzerias, the refurbishment and extension of its first site, in Soho, and a new ownership structure that positions the brand for the next stage of growth. Pizza Pilgrims reported revenue of £59.8m, up from £34.4m in the 12 months ended 30 June 2024. It also saw a return to profit, with a pre-tax profit of £662,516 compared to a loss of £100,817 the previous year.