As the world has its eyes on Brazil, the time has come to take a trip to Rio, without leaving the comfort of your own hometown… And it’s all for a very good cause! Casual Dining Group (CDG), the leading UK restaurant group that operates Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, has launched ‘Race to Rio’, a new partnership with The Prince’s Trust. Members of the CDG teams … [Read more...]
San Carlo Fumo Restaurant & Bar set to open on St Martin’s Lane
The multi-award winning San Carlo restaurant group is excited to announce the launch of a brand new restaurant, Fumo, in Covent Garden, London. Fumo will open at 37 St Martin’s Lane in early September; it follows the successes of the Italian family owned San Carlo London restaurants Signor Sassi (Knightsbridge) and Cicchetti (Piccadilly and Covent Garden). The new 130 cover … [Read more...]
Frank Bandura steps down as CFO of Carluccio’s, Jonathan Blanchard appointed
Having been part of the Carluccio’s start-up team since 1999, Frank Bandura will step down after 17 years as Chief Financial Officer on 5th September. Bandura has guided the business from inception to a flotation on AIM in 2005 and then back to the private market in 2010 when the business was sold to Landmark. He led finance, logistics, supply chain and IT functions for the … [Read more...]
Everyday I’m Truffling
This October, Bel-Air, the home of feel good fast food in Shoreditch, will be celebrating truffles. Making a guest appearance on the Autumn menu, truffles will adorn two specials, plus the option to pimp your favourite dish with Marche’s finest for a touch of luxury. Foraged by hand until early January, the decadent nutty flavour of these little gems will be highlighted in … [Read more...]
Gunpowder to Launch Indian-Style Saturday Brunch Menu
Spitalfields favourite Gunpowder is to get the weekend started with a bang with the launch of its new Saturday brunch menu on September 24th. Bringing a distinctly Indian flavour to London brunch, Gunpowder’s menu will offer the perfect antidote to anyone suffering the effects of peak avocado on toast. Created by founder Harneet Baweja and Head Chef, Nirmal Save, dishes will … [Read more...]