Giggling Squid, the popular and innovative family of Thai restaurants, is pleased to announce its second London site will open this year in Kingston-upon-Thames. The 3000 sq.ft site occupies a prime location on the High Street and will be the group’s 30th site this year. The former Jamie’s Italian site will seat approximately 120 and include a bar area for pre-theatre … [Read more...]
Sunshine Capital acquires Coal Grill & Bar chain
Charterhouse Leisure Ltd that trades as ‘Coal Grill & Bar’ has announced the sale of 100% of the shares in the Company The Company has been acquired by Sunshine Capital Ltd. The business was acquired from Proven VCT and Proven Growth & Income VCT, which are managed by Beringea, and Octopus Capital for Enterprise Fund. The Company operates nine high volume … [Read more...]
Yolkin opens at Chinatown London
Shaftesbury are pleased to announce the opening of macaron ice cream sandwich brand, Yolkin, which is the brand’s first permanent store located at 24 Rupert Street. Offering 18 covers, the 450 sq ft store designed by Olly Simpson serves Yolkin’s signature ice cream macarons inspired by South East Asian flavours with a western twist such as matcha and oreo, pandan and … [Read more...]
Planet Hollywood London celebrates 25th birthday with original dishes at original prices
Planet Hollywood London is celebrating its 25th birthday and - for one day only - on Thursday 17th May, the iconic restaurant is inviting guests to celebrate with a special menu complete with original classic dishes from the last 25 years all at 1993 prices. The restaurant’s opening party in London in 1993 is famous for being one of the biggest celebrity launches ever seen. … [Read more...]
Côte Restaurants brands Limeyard and Jackson & Rye face site closures
Sky News is today reporting that the Côte Restaurants are looking at plans for site closures, underlining the slowdown across Britain's casual dining sector. Côte, which is owned by the private equity firm BC Partners, is seeking to shut down several restaurants which trade under the Limeyard and Jackson & Rye brands bought in 2016 by Cote. BC Partners acquired Côte … [Read more...]