Archives for April 28, 2026

Latest opening: Willett’s

Belmond’s The Cadogan hotel unveils its new British bistro Willett’s led by chef Michael Turner with an all-day concept.

OpenTable unveils its first-ever restaurant awards winners

Online restaurant reservation platform OpenTable has announced the winners of its inaugural London restaurant awards, including a list of ‘Icons’ highlighting venues shaping the capital’s dining scene.

Michelin Green Star restaurant Chapters in Hay-on-Wye to close

Mark and Charmaine McHugo’s Powys restaurant Chapters will close next month after a seven-year run.

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Gaston Savina relaunches Notting Hill’s Cepage[s]

Private chef and MasterChef: The Professionals season 17 finalist Gaston Savina has announced he is relaunching the French fine dining restaurant Cépage[s] in Notting Hill.

Super 8 Restaurants plans further openings as turnover rises

The group behind top London restaurants Kiln and Brat is plotting further expansion following solid financial results.

Simon Ulph to lead Rothay Manor’s Rowan restaurant as head chef

Lake District boutique hotel Rothay Manor has appointed Simon Ulph to lead its Rowan restaurant as head chef.

Designing better service flow: How restaurants are optimising the dining room

Paid for by Toast

Across the UK, restaurants are navigating a new era of agility – turning quieter midweeks into opportunity while maximising the energy of peak hours.