Bubala heads to King’s Cross for third London restaurant
Vegetable-focused Middle Eastern restaurant group Bubala will open a third London restaurant in April this year in King’s Cross.
Archives for February 6, 2025
Slim Chickens takes on Leicester Square site as part of double London opening
Slim Chickens will launch a prime site in Leicester Square next month, one of two new London openings announced by the Boparan Restaurant Group-operated fried chicken chain.
Richard Hart to head up new Claridge’s Bakery
Mayfair hotel Claridge’s will open a bakery in late summer, led by acclaimed chef and baker Richard Hart.
Wine bar NoNo to open in Leeds
Yorkshire-based wine merchant Barrique Fine Wines is opening a wine bar in Leeds next month.
Uncorked: Frederic Grappe
The founder of biodynamic importer Dynamic Vines on working with Marco Pierre White, 50-year-old VDF and his recently launched East Dulwich wine bar.
Julia Wilkinson leaves Shaftesbury Capital after 28 years
Julia Wilkinson has stepped down from her role as restaurant director at Shaftesbury Capital after nearly 28 years.
Chef Jun Tanaka has written a recipe for a better workplace culture
The fine dining veteran has penned a manifesto that underpins the culture at his Michelin-starred Fitzrovia restaurant The Ninth.
Victor Garvey to oversee a new eponymous restaurant at The Midland Grand
SO|LA chef-patron Victor Garvey is partnering with hotelier Harry Handelsman to relaunch the dining room at The Midland Grand in London’s King’s Cross.
Honest Burgers sets out plan for Smash + Grab expansion as it moots breakfast offer
Honest Burgers is aiming to open ‘two to three sites’ under its fledgling Smash + Grab QSR brand this year following its successful launch in London.
YouMeSushi continues expansion with Brixton opening
YouMeSushi is to open a new franchised site in Brixton later this month, with five more expected to launch later in the year.