Emily Roux of the UK’s most influential and respected restaurant dynasty, and her husband Chef Diego Ferrari, currently head chef at Le Gavroche, will be opening their first restaurant together this October, in Notting Hill. Called Caractère, the restaurant name is a play on both chefs’ unique and strong characters, their family influences, and their cooking and eating … [Read more...]
Grand Central welcomes regional debut for Thai Express
Hammerson has announced that global quick-service restaurant, Thai Express, has opened its first regional restaurant at Grand Central, part of the Bullring Estate in Birmingham, The new restaurant features a street-food style open kitchen with two wok stations to cater for customers dining-in as well as those that wish to takeaway. The interior design draws inspiration from … [Read more...]
Searcys at the Gherkin opens to the public
The Gherkin was the building that first changed the landscape of the new London skyline. And now it is reasserting its architectural worth as well as its culinary credibility in the face of its new sky-high neighbours. On levels 39 and 40 of London’s iconic Norman Foster-designed building, Searcys at the Gherkin relaunches with a reimagined dining and bar concept – Helix and … [Read more...]
New Operations Director for Drake & Morgan
Drake & Morgan, which currently operates 23 bars and restaurants in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, announces the appointment of Graham Hall as its new Director of Operations. Graham started his career at Living Ventures and brings with him 15 years of hospitality experience. He joins Drake & Morgan from Ennismore Restaurant Holdings (The Hoxton, Gleneagles Hotels … [Read more...]
New Japanese Izakaya Kitsune no Yomeiri comes to Moorgate
Opening its doors today, Japanese izakaya restaurant, Kitsune no yomeiri, will be bringing authentic Japanese food and a late night cocktail bar and club to Moorgate. Kitsune’s team will be serving up express lunches and quality takeaway for city-workers, a casual dining set-up for the evening, and delivery via Deliveroo and Ubereats. The menu includes Japanese classics … [Read more...]