Restaurant Openings

Fast casual pan-Asian chain Banana Tree has doubled its estate following acquisition by Big Table Group

Banana Tree doubles estate in a year

By James McAllister

Fast casual pan-Asian chain Banana Tree has doubled its estate in a year following its acquisition by The Big Table Group.

The team behind The Tamil Prince open The Tamil Crown desi pub in London Islington

Latest opening: The Tamil Crown

By James McAllister

The Tamil Prince team have launched a second London site, which places greater emphasis on its pub setting while retaining a robust food offering.

December's key restaurant openings Sophie Pascoe and Benito Martinez Cardiff restaurants, Gilgamesh London Mayfair, and UK debut of Monaco and Duba...

Restaurant radar: December 2023

By James McAllister

This month's key openings include two new ventures from Cardiff restaurateurs Sophie Pascoe and Benito Martinez, the return of Gilgamesh, and the UK debut of Monaco and Dubai-based restaurant Gaia.

Ruth Hansom to launch first solo restaurant in Bedale North Yorkshire

Ruth Hansom to launch first solo restaurant

By Restaurant

Chef Ruth Hansom is to launch a modern British restaurant and wine bar under her own name in partnership with her husband Mark Hansom-Rigby in Bedale, North Yorkshire.

Turophile Mathew Carver opens Rind British cheese restaurant in Yorkshire Dales

Latest opening: Rind

By James McAllister

Turophile Mathew Carver has swapped central London for the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales for his latest restaurant venture.

We take a look at Notting Hill's hottest restaurants

Restaurant Eats Out: Notting Hill

By Restaurant

Notting Hill has become one of the capital's hottest foodie destinations. Restaurant took a group of chefs and operators to check out three of the best places to eat in the area.

Olive Tree Brasserie to open in Leeds

Olive Tree Brasserie to open in Leeds

By Restaurant

Greek restaurant group Olive Tree Brasserie will open its fourth site this month, with the brand planning further expansion across the north.

The Halal Guys to open in north London

The Halal Guys to open in north London

By Restaurant

US-founded fast casual chain The Halal Guys will open a site in London’s Wood Green, bringing its estate in the capital back up to two sites.

Edinburgh pizzeria Matto to launch third site

Edinburgh pizzeria Matto to launch third site

By James McAllister

Edinburgh-based Neapolitan pizza brand Matto will launch its third and largest site later this month in the Scottish capital’s Newington neighbourhood on the southside of the city.

A look inside Hammersmith seafood restaurant Faber Yummy Collection

Latest opening: Faber

By Restaurant

The team behind pub group Yummy Collective has entered new waters with a seafood-focused restaurant.

The team behind London restaurants Crispin and Bar Crispin have taken on the old Oklava site to launch Bistro Freddie

Latest opening: Bistro Freddie

By James McAllister

The team behind London restaurants Crispin and Bar Crispin have taken on the old Oklava site to launch a new bistro concept.

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