Flash-grilled: Orson Vergnaud
The executive head chef at Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay in London on why he prefers tasting menus to à la carte, and his epic dream dinner party guestlist.
Archives for January 15, 2025
James Dye, Benjy Leibowitz and chef Patrick Powell to launch Shoreditch pub
The Camberwell Arms co-owner James Dye and former JKS Restaurants director of strategic projects Benjy Leibowitz are teaming up to revive The Knave of Clubs pub in Shoreditch.
Sixco tees up further expansion amid record financial results
The group behind tasting menu restaurant Six by Nico has reported record financial results for 2024 with turnover up 42% following a significant period of expansion.
Spitalfields market welcomes two new vendors
Japanese soufflé pancakes brand Fuwa Fuwa and Italian street food vendor Indegno have joined the food line up at east London’s Spitalfields market.
Notting Hill’s KURO Eatery to become KURO Bagels
Notting Hill’s KURO Eatery is being turned into a bagel shop by its owners later this month.
Fortress puts forward increased offer to acquire Loungers
US-based investment firm Fortress has put forward an ‘increased and final cash offer’ for Loungers of 325p per share, a premium of approximately 4.8% on its previous proposal of 310p.
“We’re sad to say arrivederci”: Café Britaly closes after just eight months
Richard Crampton-Platt and Alex Purdie have closed their Peckham restaurant Café Britaly after only eight months.
Longboys heads to Market Halls Canary Wharf
Gourmet doughnut brand Longboys will launch a concession within Market Halls Canary Wharf later this week (17 January).
Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar opens in Trafalgar Square
All-day restaurant Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar has opened within London’s Trafalgar St James hotel as part of a £6m renovation plan.
SushiSamba swings into profit
SushiSamba Group saw its turnover rise by 12% in 2023 as it moved into profit.
Boxpark develops competitive socialising concept for its Croydon site
Food hall operator Boxpark will launch a new competitive socialising concept at its Croydon site next month.