This Wednesday 17th May, Charles Ross, Richard Temple and Jamie Hempseed will open The Vincent, a new all day restaurant in Hackney. After transforming the Sebright Arms on Hackney Road from a boarded-up pub awaiting demolition to an East End institution, the team have now set their sights on Hackney Downs. The Vincent’s all-day menu, led by Head Chef Rob McMillan, will use … [Read more...]
Russell Norman announces Alle Testiere residency at Polpetto
This June, the world-renowned Venetian osteria, Alle Testiere will journey to London for a residency at Polpetto, for two nights only on 12th and 13th June, Russell Norman will welcome owners Bruno and Luca to Soho. Set in the heart of Venice between the Rialto and Piazza San Marco, Alle Testiere is a tiny 24 cover local restaurant serving fish sourced from Venice’s lagoon … [Read more...]
Launceston Place unveils spring refurbishment
Launceston Place has just unveiled a vibrant and fresh new look, following the success of their appointment of head chef Ben Murphy earlier this year. The spring refresh of the 1839 Kensington townhouse aims to infuse the restaurant with a brighter, more contemporary feel, in keeping with the lively changes brought to the menu by Ben. Opened in 1986, Launceston Place is … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress to open first ever restaurant at Welcome Break motorway services
PizzaExpress today announces its first ever foray into the motorway service network, via an exciting new partnership with leading motorway service operator Welcome Break. The first restaurant opening to culminate from the partnership will be at the operator’s Oxford M40 (Junction 8A) site this October, which will create 40 jobs for the area. It will mark the first … [Read more...]
Made of Dough Pizza to launch first permanent site in Peckham
After taking London’s pizza scene by storm, Made of Dough will be launching their first permanent site in Peckham! Opening on 9th June, this NEW pizzeria promises to bring South-East London a killer atmosphere and award-wining pizza. Made of Dough, London’s pizza champion, is to take a change from its regular pop-ups and will open its first ever permanent site on Bellenden … [Read more...]