Somssi closes just five weeks after winning Michelin star
Korean chef’s table restaurant Somssi has closed just five weeks after winning a Michelin star, following the departure of its chef.
Archives for March 18, 2026
Lady of the Grapes heads to London Bridge
Lady of the Grapes has chosen Borough for its second London site, which will incorporate an underground ‘speakeasy-style’ wine bar when it launches in early May.
Sticks’n’Sushi continues northern expansion with upcoming Leeds restaurant
Danish restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi is set to open its second northern England restaurant on Vicar Lane in Leeds early next year, subject to planning.
Yard Sale Pizza to open 17th site in Queen’s Park
Yard Sale Pizza will open its 17th London location on Salusbury Road in Queen’s Park in late April 2026, marking the brand’s most westerly expansion to date.
Factory Floor to open in Wigan following £3m investment
The Heaton Group will next week open a competitive socialising and late-night venue in Wigan.
Pret a Manger to open first drive-thru as it explores new formats
Pret a Manger will open its first drive-thru this spring as the group looks to evolve its offer through different formats and locations.
“Your policies are a dagger to our heart”: Thaikun shuts Cambridge restaurant
Thai Leisure Group has closed its Thaikun site in Cambridge, with managing director Ian Leigh blaming the move on government policy in a strongly worded statement aimed squarely at Chancellor Rachel Reeves.