This July, the artisan veggie burger company, The Vurger Co, will launch a crowd-funding campaign to raise money for their first ever permanent site. From market stall to festivals and pop up restaurants, co-founders Neil and Rachel started The Vurger Co whilst on the lookout for fast, natural plant-based food after suffering from persistent health issues. Now, The Vurger … [Read more...]
Global fast food chain set to open in Woking
Taco Bell, pioneers of Mexican-inspired cuisine is continuing its Live Más march across the UK with the opening of its eighteenth UK restaurant in Woking, on Wednesday 16th August 2017. With the Taco Bell head office based in Woking, the long-awaited opening of a Taco Bell restaurant opening, will bring something new, exciting and tasty to the town. The first 100 fans on … [Read more...]
The Clink and the clear case for rehabilitation
Four of the H&C News team recently enjoyed the privilege of dinner at The Clink, HMP Cardiff. The restaurant is located right beside the prison and as you enter it welcomes you warmly as do the front of house team. The front of house team struck me as all being employable at almost any restaurant. They knew how to meet, greet, present the menu and discuss it if needed and … [Read more...]
Drive over 200 miles to lunch at Hispi, it’s very much worth it
Gary Usher’s Hispi restaurant is in Didsbury, one of Manchester's most popular suburbs located on the north bank of the River Mersey about 5 miles south of Manchester city centre. The first thing you notice about Didsbury is that there are just so many eateries. So many you would wonder if the ratio to other shops is sustainable. Locals are spoilt for choice. We were there … [Read more...]
Wedge Issue Pizza to open 2nd site in Shoreditch
London’s pizza scene is fiercely competitive but since launching on Clerkenwell Road last year, Wedge Issue Pizza + Beer has earned a loyal following for its authentic, thin-crust, Pacific West Coast style pizzas. The new East End venture can seat up to 12 people but will mostly be aimed at a discerning takeaway crowd and will still keep the first’s laid-back West Coast … [Read more...]