Nando’s reaches 500-site milestone with Leatherhead opening
Nando’s UK & Ireland has opened its 500th restaurant, marking a major milestone for the South African-born fast casual piri piri chicken brand.
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East London’s Lardo to ‘evolve in a bold new direction’ as Marta Sandini takes the reins
Hackney stalwart Lardo will be reimagined early next month as Italian-born chef Marta Sandini takes over as head chef.
Doghouse Distillery to launch Clapham bar
Multi-category craft distiller Doghouse Distillery has chosen Clapham for its debut bar.
Tonkotsu to open in Bath later this year
Ramen specialist Tonkotsu has announced it will open in Bath city centre later this year.
Monica Galetti returns to London scene with social enterprise restaurant 130 Primrose
MasterChef: The Professionals judge Monica Galetti has been revealed as the executive chef behind upcoming north London social enterprise restaurant 130 Primrose.
TOAD Bakery chooses Deptford for second south London location
TOAD Bakery will open a new, larger site in Deptford this June, marking the high profile brand’s second site.
Brighton’s longest-standing fine dining restaurant Gingerman to close
Ben and Pamela McKellar’s Brighton and Hove flagship, Gingerman, will close its doors this summer after nearly 30 years.
Alex Bond to close his Nottingham fried chicken restaurant
Alex Bond, the chef behind the Michelin-starred Alchemilla, has announced his Nottingham fried chicken restaurant Mollis will close.