Shh! The Ritz to open The Secret Garden
The Ritz London will open up its Secret Garden to guests next month so they can drink and dine al fresco during the summer.
Archives for May 29, 2026
Friday five: the week’s top stories
The closure of Birmingham’s Michelin-starred Simpsons and Big Mama’s plans to cross the pond are among this week’s top news stories.
No.11 Bistro to launch in Reading
No.11, a new bistro from restaurateur Sean Meston, will open this weekend in Reading’s Pangbourne.
Leon appoints former Pret executive Julio Santoyo as managing director
Leon has appointed former Pret A Manger executive Julio Santoyo as managing director of restaurants as the healthy fast-food chain continues its operational rebuild.
“The numbers stopped working”: Mandy Yin’s Sambal Shiok closes its doors
High-profile north London Malaysian restaurant Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar has closed after eight years of trading.
Big Mamma is Florida bound as it plans to open its first US restaurant
Big Mamma will open its first restaurant in the US later this year after entering a joint venture in the country.