This June, The Social Company and executive sommelier, Laure Patry, will open Social Wine & Tapas on James Street in Marylebone, London. The 70 cover bar and restaurant will offer quality, rare and fine wines accessibly priced alongside a tapas and snacks menu, created by head chef Frankie Van Loo (formerly Social Eating House). The venture will also incorporate a sizable … [Read more...]
Smith & Wollensky London appoints Executive Chef & opens June
Smith & Wollensky has announced that Stephen Collins has been appointed to the role of Executive Chef at its new London site, joining Operations Director Nathan Evans (ex-Boisdale) in delivering the same hospitality that has made the group so successful Stateside. A June opening is now confirmed for the first Smith & Wollensky to launch outside of the US. Operating … [Read more...]
Westminster Kingsway College student wins prestigious place at Spanish Gastronomy School
Westminster Kingsway College chef student Richard King has been awarded a place on one of the most prestigious culinary programmes in the world. Richard is one of only twelve scholarship recipients, and one of only two from the UK, to be chosen to represent their countries and culinary institutions at the upcoming 2015 edition of this annual training program. Training … [Read more...]
Edwina Lilley Charitable Trust partners Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
The Edwina Lilley Charitable Trust has identified its very first project – becoming food technology partner at the brand new Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, leading the development of a ground-breaking approach to food creation, preparation and delivery. Seven state-of-the-art kitchens Alder Hey, the world-renowned children’s hospital, which cares for over … [Read more...]
Trattoria 51 to host gluten free awareness event
In a bid to raise awareness of the wide food options available to coeliac sufferers, Trattoria 51 is set to host an exclusive gluten free event on Sunday 29 March. From 2pm, the popular Old Hall Street venue will welcome members of the public during a special Sunday opening, which will offer guests an insight into ‘how to lead a flavoursome coeliac lifestyle’. Gluten free … [Read more...]