Scott Hallsworth’s Freak Scene closes as Joe’s Oriental Diner returns
Scott Hallsworth’s Freak Scene restaurant in Balham will close next week to make way for the return of his more family-friendly pan-Asian restaurant concept Joe’s Oriental Diner.
Archives for August 14, 2026
Belly founder to launch all-day restaurant in Kentish Town
Omar Shah, co-founder of the Maginhawa Group, which Is behind Belly Bistro Mamasons and Guanabana, is set to open Bunso, a new Filipino-inspired neighbourhood restaurant in Kentish Town, this September.
Friday five: the week’s top stories
The Fallow and Roe trio’s acquisition of the OXO Tower Restaurant and Bodean’s BBQ’s uncertain future are among the top stories making headlines this week.
Cosy Club to make airport debut
Cosy Club is to open its first airport restaurant next year as part of a major expansion of the food and beverage offer at Bristol Airport.
1996 Group to open ‘London’s first speciality French toast and ube bar’
1996 Group is set to open Toasteé, a French toast and ube bar, at Westfield White City this September.