Flash-grilled: Olly Oakley
The head chef of The Harcourt Arms and The Plough Inn in Oxfordshire recalls an odd customer interaction while working at Frantzén, and why à la carte trumps tasting menus.
Archives for July 31, 2024
Chris Eden to leave Gidleigh Park
Andrew Brownsword Hotels has announced that Chris Eden is to leave its Devon country house hotel Gidleigh Park later this year.
Copenhagen’s famed Gasoline Grill to pop up at The Standard, London
Cult Copenhagen restaurant Gasoline Grill is bringing its smash burgers to the capital by means of a four-week pop-up at The Standard, London.
Brighton’s The Coal Shed to relaunch this September
Brighton-centric restaurateur Razak Helalat will relocate and reimagine his The Coal Shed restaurant this September.
Longbow Bars & Restaurants submits plans for Bakewell restaurant
Pub and restaurant group Longbow Bars & Restaurants has filed plans to transform the former Royal Bank of Scotland building in Bakwell into a restaurant.
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Could America be a Land of Opportunity for expanding UK restaurant groups?
Hawksmoor’s done it. JKS is preparing to do it. And Dishoom is testing the market. More UK restaurants are chasing the American Dream, but it’s not all hope and opportunity.
Turtle Bay looks to improve work-life balance for staff through ‘4 days at the Bay’ initiative
Turtle Bay has launched a new initiative that allows salaried restaurant staff to reduce their work week from five days to four without any reduction in pay.
The Alchemist reveals new City location as workers return to offices
Bar group The Alchemist is banking on a continued return of office workers to the City with plans for a new £1.9m project.
Ibérica Restaurants launches deli retail range
Spanish restaurant group Ibérica has become the latest hospitality brand to launch into retail.
YO! owner Snowfox Group rebrands as Wonderfield Group
The Snowfox Group, which owns brands including YO!, has announced that it has become the Wonderfield Group.
Thomas Straker to double up in Notting Hill
Thomas Straker is set to open a second London site a stone’s throw away from his eponymous Straker’s restaurant in Notting Hill.