When you think of street food, do you imagine standing around in the wind and rain, huddled outside a cart or kiosk freezing cold? If the answer is “yes”, then Chai Naasto is here to blow away your preconceptions and quite literally sweep you off your feet! Having originally opened in Beckenham, Chai Naasto has just opened their second site in London in Hammersmith. Home to … [Read more...]
Neo Bistro announces opening date
On Tuesday 6th June, Alex Harper, former Head Chef of The Harwood Arms, will return to the kitchen to open Neo Bistro, guided by his former colleague and Chef-Patron of Anglo, Mark Jarvis. Neo Bistro has taken inspiration from the new style bistros of Paris, where classically trained chefs are moving away from the constraints of fine dining. In favour of this more relaxed … [Read more...]
Smoke & Salt to replace Kricket at Pop Brixton
As one door closes, another one opens… After two hugely successful years at Pop Brixton, Kricket are now moving on to pastures new, but an exciting new trader is already in place to fill their shoes, with pop-‐up specialists Smoke & Salt set to put down roots in June. Operated by two former chefs from Notting Hill institution The Shed, Smoke & Salt will combine fine … [Read more...]
Giggling Squid brings the flavours of Thailand to Brentwood
Giggling Squid, the popular and innovative family of Thai restaurants, is pleased to announce its latest opening in Brentwood. Centrally located on the high street, the 100-cover restaurant spread across one floor will offer its signature Thai cuisine in a stylish yet relaxed setting. The restaurant will serve both lunch time Thai tapas and a separate dinner menu featuring … [Read more...]
Elystan Street appoints new General Manager
Elystan Street, Phil Howard and Rebecca Mascarenhas’ restaurant in Chelsea, London, has announced the appointment of Sarah Rhone as General Manager, effective immediately. Sarah’s hospitality career began as a waitress at the Royal Southampton Yacht Club, before, in 2012, joining Angela Hartnett and Robin Hutson as a Senior Head Waitress at the Lime Wood Hotel in Hampshire. … [Read more...]