Glasgow’s The Gannet to relaunch as Eleven Fifty Five
Chef Peter McKenna will relaunch his Glasgow restaurant The Gannet as the more casual Eleven Fifty Five early next year.
Archives for November 27, 2025
Uncorked: Jake Garstang
The restaurant manager and sommelier at Hove’s Maré by Rafael Cagali on being inspired by the film SOMM, Jonathan Kleeman and Pieropan’s La Rocca.
Trullo’s Conor Gadd is opening an Italian restaurant in Covent Garden
Conor Gadd, chef co-owner of Trullo in Highbury, will open an Italian restaurant in Covent Garden next year.
Damian Clisby joins The Rectory as its head chef
Former Petersham Nurseries chef director Damian Clisby has been announced as the new head chef at boutique hotel and restaurant The Rectory.
Celentano’s to relocate to upcoming hotel Arthouse Glasgow
Anna and Dean Parker will bring their Italian restaurant Celentano’s to Arthouse Glasgow when the hotel launches early next year.
Aqua Restaurant Group brings Dim Sum Library to London
The group behind London restaurants Aqua, Hutong and Shiro will launch its Hong Kong-born concept Dim Sum Library in Covent Garden early next month.
Gaucho toasts strong festive trading period as bookings nearly double
Christmas bookings at Gaucho are up 40% compared to the same period last year, its CEO says.
Mexican group Madre continues expansion with two Leeds venues
Modern Mexican restaurant group Madre is heading to Leeds for two new openings in the coming months.
Net closes in on ‘langoustine lady’
A woman who attracted widespread social media attention and condemnation for taking £300 worth of langoustines from Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant Elystan Street is alleged to be the same thief who targeted another top London venue.
Luke Farrell teases further expansion for his Chaiyo Restaurants group
Thai food and ingredient expert Luke Farrell says there is much more to come from his recently created Chaiyo Restaurants, with the group ultimately aiming to offer food from every region of Thailand.
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How Martin Williams is Evolv-ing the former D&D London estate
Martin Williams has returned to the ethos and vision of Sir Terence Conran as he looks to grow the rebranded Evolv Collection through four flagship brands.