The Lowdown: No Mise En Plastic
A campaign has been launched to stop chefs using plastic chopping boards amid concern over microplastic deposits in food.
Archives for January 26, 2024
Markus Thesleff: “Sale e Pepe has amazing DNA but it is tired and needs love”
The serial restaurateur behind Notting Hill’s Los Mochis will relaunch the Knightsbridge stalwart mid next month having been running the restaurant on a low-key basis since 2022.
Latest opening: Montrose
The team behind family-run Edinburgh restaurant Timberyard have launched a new venture in the Scottish capital’s Abbeyhill area.
Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories
This week's top news stories include the announcement of this year's Top 50 Gastropubs list, Compass Group acquiring rival contract caterer CH&CO, and Resy's plan to close its UK business.
Multi-faceted dining and events space to launch at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Bar and events specialist Peppermint is to launch a multi-faceted dining and events space at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
Butcher Jonny Farrell to launch first restaurant venture
Lancashire-based butcher Jonny Farrell is to launch his first restaurant venture next month in Birkdale Village, Southport.
Margate’s Fort Road Hotel to launch Colina next month
Margate’s Fort Road Hotel will relaunch its existing restaurant space as the Southern European-inspired Colina next month.
Squawk Brewing Co announces closure after 10 years
Manchester’s Squawk Brewing Co has announced its closure after 10 years.
North Brewing sold to Kirkstall owner
North Brewing has been acquired by Steve Holt, owner of fellow Leeds-based brewery Kirkstall, in a pre-pack deal that will secure the jobs of 78 North employees.
Giancarlo Caldesi to launch Belsize Park restaurant
Chef restaurateur Giancarlo Caldesi will launch his first new restaurant project for over a decade next month having acquired the former Calici site in North London’s Belsize Park.