Flash-grilled: Isobel Humbey
The sous chef at Furna in Brighton on the importance of accountability, earning respect in the kitchen, and her problem with cheesy chips.
Archives for May 5, 2023
The Vurger Co. closes Canary Wharf site as founders acquire brand in pre-pack sale
Vegan fast food restaurant group The Vurger Co. has been bought out of administration by its founders in a pre-pack sale.
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's top news stories include Jamie Oliver's return to London's restaurant scene, new tipping legislation receiving Royal Assent, and tributes being paid to the late Scottish chef Jock Zonfrillo.
The Lowdown: The coronation of King Charles III
Restaurants across the country are planning to make the most of the regal bank holiday celebrations.
Kenny Tutt scores second site for Patty Guy
Sussex-based chef Kenny Tutt is expanding his fledgling burger concept Patty Guy with a new site at The Courtyard in Hastings that’s set to launch later this month.
Digital platform Toast makes its London debut
Restaurant digital platform Toast is to roll out its technology in the UK, starting with the greater London area.
London footfall on the rise as workers return to offices
London has risen to second place in the latest Top Cities table from CGA by NIQ and Wireless Social, following a bounce back in office workers and visitors to the capital over the first quarter of 2023.
Fish Shop pair: “We don’t need to go further afield, we’ve got it all right here”
Front and back of house duo Jasmine and Marcus Sherry have opened a stylish Highlands restaurant and fishmongers.
Latest opening: Kibako
A Fitzrovia-based Japanese restaurant that’s boxing clever on the former site of RAI.