som saa is kicking off 2017 with a series of monthly late night sessions. Inspired by the after-service nightlife available in cities like Bangkok and New York, owners Tom George, Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie are launching monthly 'som saa lates' - bringing together a late night food offering, rotating DJ's and a bar that's open until the early hours. Once regular service has … [Read more...]
Bon Vivant Opens in Bloomsbury
Bon Vivant, an independently-owned new French bistro from Charmaine Abomnes, will open in the Bloomsbury area of London, on the former site of Balfour, in February 2017. The 90m2 square foot space features 100 covers and includes a wrap-around terrace on the corner of Tavistock Place and Marchmont Street. Open seven days a week from breakfast through to dinner, this casual … [Read more...]
Ian Waghorn relaunches Kensington Places’ Notting Gill Chippy’
Notting Hill hot spot, Kensington Place, is excited to welcome back its ‘Notting Gill Chippy’. Launching on Saturday 4th February 2017, the pop-up returns with an exciting new menu designed by Head Chef Ian Waghorn. Ian joined Kensington Place in November 2016 and has since revived its menu, introducing a number of lighter dishes and a brand new weekend brunch. The … [Read more...]
Aster to launch in Victoria on 1st February
Aster, the latest restaurant from D&D London, will open on 1st February at Nova Food in Victoria, London. The 10,000 square foot space has been designed by Russell Sage Studios and is set across two floors, comprising a café and deli on the ground floor and an upstairs restaurant and bar. The kitchen will be overseen by Executive Chef, Helena Puolakka, and will serve the … [Read more...]
Polpo, Exeter announced as the occupier of Queen St. Dining’s last remaining unit
POLPO Exeter Announced As The Occupier Of Queen St. Dining’s Last Remaining Unit. Aviva Investors revealed today that Venetian restaurant POLPO will be the eighth and final restaurant to join Exeter's new Queen St Dining, completing the high-quality line-up of eateries. Russell Norman and business partner Richard Beatty will open POLPO Exeter at 18 Higher Market … [Read more...]