Thai restaurant Platapian opens on former Patara site in Soho
Soho-based Thai restaurant Patara has reopened as Platapian, with restaurateur Nam Parama Raiva taking over the site from her aunt Khun Patara Sila-On.
Archives for July 23, 2025
Flash-grilled: Ran Shmueli
The chef patron at London restaurant Claro on why he’d be a gardener if he wasn’t in kitchens, and the best place to eat oysters.
Latest MasterChef series fronted by Gregg Wallace and John Torode will be aired, says BBC
The BBC has said a series of MasterChef that was filmed last year before allegations against Gregg Wallace and John Torode were upheld will be broadcast this summer.
London’s historic Regency Café set for global growth under new ownership
The new owners of London’s historic Regency Café in Westminster have set out ambitions to expand the business globally as well as introduce merchandise and explore brand partnerships.
Five Guys agrees £185m refinancing deal to accelerate expansion
Five Guys Europe has secured a new £185m debt agreement that will help fund its continued expansion across the UK.
Dean Banks ditches tasting menu and relaunches Pompadour restaurant as à la carte concept
Edinburgh-based chef Dean Banks has relaunched his flagship Pompadour restaurant in the Scottish capital’s Caledonian Hotel under a new concept that swaps tasting menus for an à la carte offering.
Busaba appoints administrators
Doubts continue over the future of Busaba Eathai with new documents showing the Thai restaurant group has appointed administrators.
All-day Italian restaurant Campanelle to open in the City
Ninai Zarach, the restaurateur behind Italian restaurants Manicomio and Canto Corvino, is opening an all-day restaurant in the City.