Carluccio’s the Italian all-day restaurant group owned by Dubai-based investment group Landmark, has appointed Peter Casey as its new Chief Operating Officer. Casey brings a wealth of retail and hospitality experience to Carluccio’s. He joins from the SSP Group where, as COO UK & Ireland, he worked on brands including Starbucks, and M&S Simply Food, driving the … [Read more...]
Subway opens 100th store in Northern Ireland
The Subway brand is pleased to announce the opening of its 100th store in Northern Ireland. Located on Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast, the store is owned by Subway franchisees and local businessmen, Muhammad Aamir and Akhlaq Akhtar. The Subway brand has undergone significant growth in Northern Ireland, with the first store opening some 19 years ago in Botanic Avenue in … [Read more...]
Island Poké begins expansion with the launch of their second site in Broadgate Circle
Following the successful opening of Island Poké on Kingly Street in Soho, founder James Porter and his team have secured their second site in Broadgate Circle. New offerings include their Poké Nachos, Poké Tacos and a special bowl from Yum Bun founder Lisa Meyer. Doors will open Monday 31st July 2017. From midday they will be offering Poké bowls for £1 on Monday 31st July … [Read more...]
Tuyo Contemporary Mediterranean kitchen opens in Broadway Market
Broadway Market in Hackney has gained a new resident with the opening of Tuyo, a new restaurant serving a menu of Mediterranean and Levantine small plates with a Spanish twist. Chef Ricardo Pimentel (formerly Salt Yard Group) has created a selection of “pinchos” or small bites to share such as Harissa lamb rump served with pisto and black olive couscous, pistachio and … [Read more...]
East 59th D&D London launches New York style rooftop bar and grill in Leeds
D&D London has now launched East 59th, a glamorous New York style rooftop bar and grill in Leeds, with Executive Chef Lee Murdoch. This is their fourth site in the city, joining Angelica, Crafthouse and Issho - the new Japanese restaurant which opened last month. The all-day bar and grill, named after the address of D&D’s Manhattan site Guastavino’s, is a stylish new al … [Read more...]