
Flash-grilled: Alex Reynolds
The head chef and co-owner of Eline in London's Hoxton on his first industry job, the importance of working in places that excite you, and his favourite fried chicken joint.

The head chef and co-owner of Eline in London's Hoxton on his first industry job, the importance of working in places that excite you, and his favourite fried chicken joint.

This week's top news stories include Whitbread considering the sale of its restaurant brands, Masala Zone heading to Piccadilly Circus, and Akwasi Brenya-Mensa announcing the closure of his Tatale restaurant.

This month's key openings include the new venture from husband-and-wife duo Joshua and Victoria Overington, Gunpowder founder Harneet Baweja's latest Indian restaurant concept, and a fifth UK site for Bundobust.

Leon will open its first outpost in Italy later this year in Rome as part of a partnership between SSP Group and Italian rail station operator Grandi Stationi.

Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Tom Shepherd were among those recognised at the 2023 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, which were held last night (1 June) in Westminster, London.

Simon Rogan's London outpost reopened this week following a major overhaul that has taken the kitchen table dining experience from eight to 12 covers and added a lounge area.