Archives for April 11, 2017

Flying the nest: Why Duck & Waffle is coming back to earth

After two years of planning, high-rise London restaurant Duck & Waffle opens its fast-casual spin-off in the newly developed St James’s Market next month. And it’s coming back to earth with a bang.

D&D London to open second New York restaurant

The D&D London restaurant group is to open a new brasserie concept in Manhattan's Hudson Yards development, which will be co-curated by USA chef Thomas Keller.

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Zoilo chef Diego Jacquet on swapping the back office for the stove

The Argentine chef opened Zoilo in London in 2012 and is heading back to the stove to take a more hands-on role in the restaurant.

Massimo Bottura’s non-profit given grant to open in the USA

Massimo Bottura’s non-profit Food for Soul is to open two new community kitchens in the USA, ahead of the expected opening of the group’s London outpost.

Raymond Blanc launches Ascot Racecourse chef scholarship programme

Two-Michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc has launched a chef scholarship programme in partnership with Ascot Racecourse, in the same year as Phil Howard joins the chef team.