Giggling Squid can confirm they have recently acquired a site in Cheltenham, which will open early 2018. The 3000 sq. ft site, boasting a prime location with great frontage in the Montpellier district, will have an estimated 110 covers with 50 extra external covers front and back. Following the news that Giggling Squid will open their first London site in Wimbledon this … [Read more...]
Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, the relaunch
Reimagining one of London’s most historic and finest restaurants. The Savoy has announced that Simpson’s-in-the Strand will be closing for restoration from Monday 17 April 2017. Robert Angell Design International will be heading up the redesign of the Strand entrance and the Grand Divan of Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, revitalising this famous traditional British restaurant and … [Read more...]
PURE Indian Cooking – Officially Launches with New A la Carte Menu
Perched near a junction crossing on Fulham High Street, the cooking being displayed at PURE (or PURE Indian Cooking as it’s known in full), belies its modest exterior. Owned by the husband and wife team of Faheem Vanoo and Shilpa Dandekar, both of whom started their careers with the famed Taj group in India, PURE opened its doors quietly at the end of 2015. Since then, with … [Read more...]
The secret is out Joe Allen marks 40 years with birthday burger
Marking 40 years as the West-End canteen, Joe Allen will continue its year of celebrations with a dedicated Birthday menu. Having stood the test of time amongst the ever-changing face of London’s restaurant scene, the historic theatreland stalwart in Covent Garden will, for the first time ever, put a burger on its menu. “The secret burger is synonymous with Joe Allen and we … [Read more...]
Five Guys stacks up in Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor Europe has announced that Five Guys, the authentic American burger brand, is to open at Liverpool ONE. Taking a prominent 4,822 sq ft site on The Terrace, the new 175 cover restaurant is due to open this Summer. Five Guys will join a range of family dining restaurants on The Terrace, including Wagamama, Pizza Express, and GBK, as well as Liverpool ONE’s 18-screen … [Read more...]