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Flash-grilled: Yannick Alléno

24-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

The famous French chef behind Pavyllon at London's Four Seasons Hotel on his admiration for Escoffier and being forced to reflect on his own culinary identity.

Dubai restaurant Shanghai Me to launch London outpost on former Galvin at Windows site

22-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Dubai-based group Fundamental Hospitality will open a London outpost for its high-end pan Asian restaurant brand Shanghai Me on the former Galvin at Windows site on London’s Park Lane.

Sam Lomas to take on former Osip site to launch Briar restaurant

17-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

Chef Sam Lomas has taken on the former Osip site in Bruton to open his first restaurant.

Kyle Lynch named head chef at Ormer Mayfair by Sofian

17-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

Kyle Lynch has been promoted to the role of head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Ormer Mayfair by Sofian.

Patrick Powell departs Allegra and The Midland Grand Dining Room

10-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

Patrick Powell has announced his departure from London restaurants The Midland Grand Dining Room and Allegra.

The Savoy to hold auction ahead of refurbishment

01-Jul-2024 By Joe Lutrario

London hotel The Savoy is holding an auction ahead of a refurbishment that will see it ‘evolve to meet the desires of the modern traveller’.

Alain Ducasse extends partnership with The Dorchester for a further five years

25-Jun-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Alain Ducasse has extended his partnership with London’s The Dorchester for another five years.

People on the move: June 2024

14-Jun-2024 By Restaurant

New appointments at Raffles London, Pied à Terre and Sea Containers Restaurant are among the big people moves this month.

Nick Beardshaw departs Tom Kerridge's group to open his debut restaurant

13-Jun-2024 By Restaurant

Nick Beardshaw has left Tom Kerridge’s restaurant group after 14 years to launch his own restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Jean-Didier Gouges

12-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

The head chef of the recently-launched Park Corner Brasserie at London Hilton on getting his first kitchen job at 17, building a chef identity, and the professional benefits of Instagram.

Darron Bunn joins Gleneagles as executive chef

23-May-2024 By Restaurant

Gleneagles has appointed Darron Bunn as its new executive chef in what is says marks a new culinary chapter for the hotel.

Flash-grilled: Scott Crowe

22-May-2024 By James McAllister

The 2024 Gold Service Scholarship Scholar, who is supervisor at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, on coping with the stress of a busy shift, and his favourite post-service snack.

Adam Simmonds to head up new restaurant at The Megaro having been named chef-patron

10-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Adam Simmonds is to open a new signature restaurant at King’s Cross hotel The Megaro having been appointed chef-patron at the property.

French-Mediterranean restaurant La Maison Ani to make its UK debut

01-May-2024 By Restaurant

The duo behind Gaia in Mayfair will open a second location of their French-Mediterranean concept La Maison Ani in London this month.

Bubbledogs to pop-up on Park Lane

25-Apr-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Champagne and hotdog concept Bubbledogs is making a return with a prolonged pop-up on Park Lane.

Niall Keating to open Tender at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel

25-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Chef Niall Keating will take on the restaurant site at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel for a new concept this summer.

Latest opening: abc kitchens

22-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's latest London outpost is an effective amalgamation of three of his New York concepts.

Australasia-inspired bar and restaurant set for London’s Royal Victoria Dock

18-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Crowne Plaza London Docklands will launch an Australasia-inspired all-day bar and restaurant next month.

Adam Bateman appointed executive chef at Pan Pacific London

15-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Adam Bateman has been named as the new executive chef of the Pan Pacific London hotel in Shoreditch.

Chez Roux to open at The Langham

09-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Michel Roux Jr is opening a new restaurant at The Langham in London.

Book review: The Connaught Bar

05-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Discover the cocktails that make the hotel bar one of the best in the world.

A restaurant that pays homage to Winston Churchill is opening in Yorkshire

03-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Aldwark Manor Estate will open a new fine dining restaurant next month that pays homage to Winston Churchill.

The Idle Rocks launches Reef Knot restaurant with Stuart Shaw at the helm

25-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Cornwall hotel The Idle Rocks has unveiled its new restaurant concept following a refurbishment at the venue.

Art’otel Hoxton reveals details of ground floor restaurant

21-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

The soon-to-launch Art’otel Hoxton hotel in London has unveiled details of its ground floor restaurant, which is set to open in May.

Jackson Boxer and Experimental Group to launch Covent Garden bistro Henri

19-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Chef Jackson Boxer is once again partnering with restaurant and bar operator Experimental Group to launch a new bistro concept at The Henrietta Hotel in London’s Covent Garden this spring.

Cameron House to open La Vista Italian restaurant

14-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Cameron House has transformed its The Boat House restaurant into a new Italian concept following a £2m investment.

Opening date announced for abc kitchens at The Emory

13-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Maybourne has confirmed that Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new restaurant at The Emory will open officially on 4 April.

La Dame de Pic receives four AA Rosettes

28-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

La Dame de Pic London has received four AA Rosettes at the 2024 AA Rosette Awards, the only restaurant to be given the accolade this year.

Lofty ambitions: London’s BT Tower is becoming a hotel

21-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

London’s BT Tower will be converted into an upmarket hotel following its sale in a deal worth £275m.

Northcote's existing restaurant will become a brasserie under plans for a second hotel dining offer

19-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Northcote’s Michelin starred restaurant will be transformed into a more ‘simplistic and affordable’ brasserie under plans by the hotel’s owners to create a second restaurant at the venue.

William Drabble to double up at Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club

15-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

William Drabble is to open a new restaurant and bar within Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club, home to the chef’s Seven Park Place restaurant.

Plans approved for new Northcote restaurant overseen by Lisa Goodwin-Allen

15-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Plans to build a new, high-end restaurant at luxury hotel Northcote have been approved.

Gino D’Acampo reopens Manchester restaurant under new name

13-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Gino D’Acampo has opened his new restaurant within Manchester’s INNSiDE by Meliá hotel.

The Cardinal Bar and Kitchen to open at London's Hotel Saint

09-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

All-day dining restaurant The Cardinal Bar and Kitchen will open at Hotel Saint in the City this spring.

Endo Kazutoshi reveals details of his forthcoming restaurant at The OWO

02-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Sushi maestro Endo Kazutoshi’s new restaurant at The OWO in London’s Whitehall will be called Kioku by Endo and is set to launch in the spring.

Uncorked: Melody Wong

25-Jan-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The director of wine at The Peninsula London on 1928 Petrus, New Zealand Pinot and and Domaine Henri Jayer’s 1990 Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux.

La Muña restaurant to open first UK site

24-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Japanese and Peruvian restaurant La Muña will open its first London location this spring.

Jake Simpson joins The Rectory as head chef

23-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Jake Simpson, former managing director and head chef at Bocca di Lupo, has left the London restaurant to lead the kitchen at The Rectory in Wiltshire.

Jennifer Collins appointed head chef at The Pem

09-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

Jennifer Collins has been named as the new head chef at Sally Abé’s Westminster restaurant The Pem.

Haar times: the Scottish chef building his own culinary fiefdom

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Having started in kitchens at 15, Dean Banks has now established himself as one of Scotland’s most prominent restaurateurs. And there’s more to come from the Arbroath-born chef.

Lee Westcott says he plans to relaunch Elodie in a new location

04-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Lee Westcott says his Elodie restaurant will return following the closure of Birch Selsdon.

Flash-grilled: Nick Yung

29-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Pan Pacific London’s flagship restaurant, Straits Kitchen, on starting out as a prep cook, tackling bad attitudes in the workplace, and his favourite fast food joint.

Administrators close Birch Selsdon

29-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Two restaurants overseen by chef Lee Westcott have closed with the hotel in which they were located being forced to shut.

Birch’s Hertfordshire hotel closes suddenly - updated

21-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Birch’s Cheshunt hotel has closed suddenly following the company behind it being placed into administration.

'Untraditionally British’ restaurant Treadwell to open at The Store in Oxford next spring

16-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

A new luxury hotel will open in Oxford next year that will be home to a restaurant, rooftop bar, and a coffee and cocktail venue.

Simon Attridge joins Claridge’s as culinary director

30-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Simon Attridge has been appointed culinary director at Claridge’s replacing chef Dmitri Magi.

Tamburrini and Wishart closes

23-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Cameron House has closed its fine dining restaurant Tamburrini and Wishart.

Latest opening: Mauro Colagreco

20-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

One of the most vaunted chefs in the world has set up shop at the newly opened Raffles London at The OWO hotel.

Ibiza party venue Blue Marlin to open in Shoreditch

20-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Ibiza beach club and restaurant Blue Marlin is coming to London later this year.

Mark Hastings: "The fact that Churchill worked in the building is humbling"

13-Oct-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The director of food and beverage at Raffles London at The OWO on opening six restaurants and bars on one day and walking in the footsteps of Churchill