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Bunsik takes Chinatown site for next London opening

26-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Korean QSR brand Bunsik has taken a site on Wardour Street in London’s Chinatown for its next opening in the capital.

Latest opening: Holy Carrot

26-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Following a successful pop up, first-time restaurateur Irina Linovich has found a permanent home for her ‘vegetable forward’ concept Holy Carrot in London’s Notting Hill.

The Lowdown

Another US fried chicken brand is coming to the UK. Is there space for it?

26-Jul-2024 By Stefan Chomka

US-based Dave’s Hot Chicken has bold plans for the UK, with 60 restaurants planned.

Campaign launched to save Boxpark Shoreditch - updated

25-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

A campaign has been launched to save Boxpark’s original site in London’s Shoreditch after a planning requirement forced it to announce that it would close this summer.

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.

Kanada-Ya returns to expansion trail with Westfield opening

23-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Japanese ramen group Kanada-Ya is to launch its first London restaurant in nearly two years with a new opening at Westfield shopping centre in White City.

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.

Latest opening: The Pig’s Ear

22-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

The Gladwin brothers have made their first move into the pub world with their new gastropub and dining room.

Latest opening: Sandwich Sandwich London

19-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

The Bristol-based operator has arrived in London to deliver hench sarnies and an abundance of savoury pastries and sweet treats. Just be prepared for a long queue.

Good neigh-bours: meet the esoteric pair behind Goodbye Horses

19-Jul-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Entrepreneur Alex Young and former Brilliant Corners GM George de Vos are in the process of turning a former pub in London’s largely residential De Beauvoir area into a multi-faceted hospitality venue.

Boxpark confirms Shoreditch closure

19-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Boxpark will close its original site in London’s Shoreditch by end of the summer ahead of plans to open new locations in Camden and Liverpool Street later this year.

Social Eating House to close at the end of the month

18-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

Jason Atherton will close his Soho restaurant Social Eating House later this month to focus on his forthcoming projects.

Maginhawa Group to open second Filipino bakery

17-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

London-based Filipino restaurant business Maginhawa Group is opening a second site of its popular bakery brand Panadera this summer.

Flash-grilled: Dave McCarthy

17-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

The head chef at Scott's in London's Mayfair on getting a dressing down from AA Gill, nightmares of childhood dinners, and what drink to pair with Monster Munch.

YolanDa Brown’s Soul Mama relocates to Stratford ahead of launch

16-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Musician, broadcaster and author YolanDa Brown has confirmed that her music venue and restaurant concept Soul Mama will now open in London’s Stratford, having initially planned to launch in Islington.

The man who built a beefy empire

16-Jul-2024 By Stefan Chomka

With a group that spans Europe, the Middle East, Asia, The Americas, Africa, and the Caribbean, Riccardo Giraudi knows a thing or two about opening restaurants.

Spaghetti House swings to loss amid ‘extremely difficult year’

16-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

London-based Italian restaurant chain Spaghetti House has reported an ‘extremely difficult year’ in its latest financial results, posting a loss of £93,331 in the year to 31 March 2024.

Sandwich Sandwich looks to take on Pret and Subway as it plots further London expansion

16-Jul-2024 By Dan Riley

Bristol-based operator Sandwich Sandwich has said it’s looking to challenge the likes of Pret and Subway as it prepares for the official launch of its debut London site this week.

Pollen Street Social to reopen as grill-focused restaurant Mary's

16-Jul-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Jason Atherton will reopen Pollen Street Social as a grill-focused bar and restaurant called Mary’s this autumn in a major shake up of the site.

‘Bikini’ sandwiches, tinned fish and Bloody Marys: José Pizarro reveals his plans for Lolo

15-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

José Pizarro has revealed details of his new all-day dining spot Lolo, which is set to launch next month close to his eponymous London tapas bar José on Bermondsey Street.

Latest opening: Albert's Schloss – London

12-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

The Alpine cook haus and Bavarian bier palace brand has arrived in London with its biggest site to date.

Mercato Metropolitano Ilford finally opens its doors

12-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

Food market Mercato Metropolitano has finally opened its long-awaited Ilford site nearly four years after plans for it were first announced.

The chef showing London diners there’s more to Colombian cooking than beans and rice

12-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

With his new chef's table concept, Abajo, HUMO executive chef Miller Prada is taking the opportunity to explore his Colombian heritage.

Fatto a Mano plots further expansion following Middleton investment

11-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Neapolitan pizza restaurant group Fatto a Mano is plotting further expansion in the capital after securing new investment from Middleton Enterprises.

Santiago Lastra's new restaurant Fonda will open in London this autumn

10-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

More details have been revealed about Santiago Lastra’s forthcoming restaurant Fonda, including dishes on the launch menu and an opening date.

How I Got Here: Oliver Zon

10-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

The founder and general manager of Italy-born QSR brand Kebhouze, which operates a three-storey site on London's Oxford Street, on not being blinded by ambition and how to stay motivated.

Bocca Di Lupo to close temporarily for renovations

10-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

Soho stalwart Bocca Di Lupo will close for a refurbishment this summer that will include a refreshed dining room.

Restaurant Associates takes over running of Maria G’s restaurants from Robin Gill

10-Jul-2024 By Restaurant

Restaurant Associates has won a contract to operate two Maria G’s restaurants in Kensington and Fulham with chef Steve Groves to oversee the menus.

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.

Lussmanns returns to expansion trail with double opening

10-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Sustainable seafood restaurant Lussmans will return to the expansion trail next month with a new opening in Highgate that’ll also mark the brand’s return to the London after two decades.

Latest opening: Engel and Jang

09-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Former D&D London CEO Des Gunewardena has returned to the capital’s restaurant scene with a double opening within The Royal Exchange in The City of London.

Azzurri to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to UK

09-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Azzurri Group is to bring California-based fast casual concept Dave’s Hot Chicken to the UK with a view to opening 60 sites under the brand beginning in London next year.

Andrew Edmunds Restaurant to temporarily close for structural works

08-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Andrew Edmunds Restaurant in London’s Soho is to close temporarily in order for some ‘essential building works’ to take place.

Silo’s Fermentation Factory crowdfund reaches target

05-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Hackney-based zero-waste restaurant Silo has successfully reached its £10,000 crowdfunding target to build a Fermentation Factory that will produce commercial quantities of koji and beer grain miso.

Latest opening: Henri

05-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Chef Jackson Boxer has once again partnered with hospitality operator Experimental Group to launch a new bistro concept in central London.

Italian street food brand Dez Amore launches first London restaurant

04-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Italian street food concept Dez Amore has opened its first permanent restaurant on Fulham Road in London’s Chelsea.

“It’s where I feel happiest” – Tom Griffiths returns to the pass after three-year break

03-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Chef Tom Griffiths is returning to the pass following a three-year hiatus to oversee the F&B at The Roof Gardens in London’s Kensington.

Flash-grilled: Paddy Maher

03-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

The head chef at Tom Brown's Pearly Queen in London's Shoreditch on what he thinks of avocados, his first industry job, and what drink pairs best with a spicy pizza.

Long read

Jeremy King is back, and he means business

03-Jul-2024 By Stefan Chomka

With the opening of his modern American brasserie The Park, the renowned restaurateur is once again making his mark on the capital. And this time (like before) it’s personal.

Des Gunewardena to launch multi-faceted hospitality venture at Olympia redevelopment

01-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Des Gunewardena is to launch a restaurant, bar and events space at West London’s Olympia redevelopment.

Risotto restaurant All’onda closes less than two months after opening

01-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

A fine dining restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia that celebrated the staple Italian rice dish risotto has closed its doors after less than two months trading.

Isabel Mayfair heads to Saudi Arabia for first international restaurant

27-Jun-2024 By Restaurant

London restaurant Isabel Mayfair is embarking on international expansion with the opening of its first global outpost.

It’s Bagels heads to Notting Hill

26-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

New York-style bagel concept It’s Bagels will open a second London site in August following the success of its location in Primrose Hill.

Donutelier to double London estate with Carnaby Street opening

26-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Israeli bakery and café group Roladin is to open a second London store under its boutique bakery brand Donutelier later this year having secured a site on Carnaby Street.

Bone Daddies tees up new concept as it returns to profit

26-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Bone Daddies will launch a fourth restaurant brand this year as part of a new joint venture.

Shrimp Shack to open second site as it embarks on expansion through franchising

26-Jun-2024 By Restaurant

Seafood restaurant Shrimp Shack is rolling out a franchise model seven months after making its debut.

Chinese dumplings restaurant XI Home to open third London site

26-Jun-2024 By Restaurant

Restaurateur Wenjun Xiang is opening a third site of popular Chinese restaurant XI Home.

Latest opening: CDMX Tacos

25-Jun-2024 By Restaurant

London has welcomed a new taqueria promising to bring the vibe of Mexico City to the capital.

Former Brat chef Aidan Richardson takes over the stoves at Half Cut Market

24-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

North London restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop Half Cut Market has appointed Aidan Richardson as its new head chef.

“Continuing to trade just isn’t sustainable” - Joshua Hunter to close Kew restaurant Hawthorn

24-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Chef Joshua Hunter has announced he will close his Kew Village restaurant Hawthorn this weekend, less than 18 months after its launch, due to unsustainable market conditions.