Flash-grilled: Paul Durand
The owner of Manifest in Liverpool on the dish that sums up his restaurant, which chef embodies punk rock, and why he hates QR codes in hospitality.
Archives for June 25, 2025
Freak Scene and The Evolv Collection collaborate for pop-up restaurant
Restaurant group The Evolv Collection is joining forces with Scott Hallsworth’s Freak Scene to create a pop-up restaurant at its 100 Wardour Street venue.
KERB to launch an American sports bar
KERB is dipping its toes into the pub scene with the launch of an American sports bar concept.
Mark Poynton to open The Ancient Shepherds restaurant
Mark Poynton is to open a new venue on the site of his MJP @ The Shepherds restaurant in Fen Ditton near Cambridge next month.
Amy Poon to launch long-awaited permanent restaurant later this year
Amy Poon will open her first permanent restaurant under her family’s venerable Poon’s brand later this year.
Cricket match: Kricket teams up with Sixes
Indian restaurant brand Kricket is teaming up with cricket-themed competitive socialising business Sixes.
The Big Table Group halves losses as sales surpass £300m
The Big Table Group has announced sales of £316.7m for the year ending 27 October 2024 up from £223.2m the previous year with losses before tax narrowing from £7.9m to £3.9m.
Gary Usher closes Manchester restaurant Kala
Gary Usher has closed his Manchester restaurant Kala after just over six years of trading.