BiBi’s Chet Sharma named Gymkhana global culinary director
BiBi chef-patron Chet Sharma has been appointed global culinary director for JKS Restaurants’ Gymkhana brand.
Archives for June 8, 2026
Angela Hartnett partners with Waitrose for large range of fresh Italian products
Angela Hartnett MBE has partnered with Waitrose to launch a range of chilled Italian-inspired products.
Chefs back Andy Burnham’s pledges to cut business rates for hospitality
Andy Burnham has said he would abolish business rates for cafés and cut rates for pubs and music venues by 20% if he becomes prime minister.
Future of much-loved cafe and bar Balans in doubt
The future of Soho institution Balans is in doubt following an email saying the group is ‘no longer trading’.
Flash-grilled: Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Yishima
The head chef at recently relaunched Notting Hill Mexican restaurant TAQ on AngloThai, pairing carnitas with an ice-cold bottle of Coca-Cola, and his trout aguachile verde.