Brothers Maxime, Yannis and Malik Alary are delighted to announce the launch of their second restaurant, Blanchette East, which is set to open on Brick Lane in August 2016. Lovingly named after the brothers’ mother, the new restaurant will celebrate everything that guests have come to love about the Soho bistro but with a few distinct variations. The modern French menu will … [Read more...]
Celebrating our 25th year with the return of Richard Neat
Richard Neat was the restaurant’s founding partner and 2 star Michelin chef. He set the standard for the following 25 years and trail-blazed the way on London’s culinary scene. The Iconic Week 5–10th September To celebrate 25 years, Richard will return for one week only, 5 -10 September. The Iconic Menu Lunch 7 Course Tasting Menu (Monday – Saturday) Dinner 10 … [Read more...]
Chiquito make their festival debut
This summer, Chiquito will make their festival debut as they take their fun, vibrant and fresh food on a tour around the country’s most exciting food and entertainment festivals, with the launch of their new food truck ‘Chiqui’. After months of transforming this vintage Citron H Van into a vehicle fit for serving the greatest Mexican Street Food, ‘Chiqui’ kick started its … [Read more...]
Polpo comes to Bristol
Russell Norman and business partner Richard Beatty will open POLPO Bristol at 50 Whiteladies Road in August 2016. POLPO is modelled on the scruffy wine bars of Venice and feels urban, rustic and stripped back. The interiors feature a reclaimed timber floor, rusted tin ceiling and a huge skylight that floods the restaurant with light. POLPO’s trademark deep red leather … [Read more...]
Simon Kossoff steps down as Carluccio’s Chairman after 17 years
Having founded the company with Antonio Carluccio in 1999, after 17 years of building the brand to over 100 stores in the UK and internationally, Simon Kossoff will step down as Chairman with effect from July 31st. Owner Renuka Jagtiani said: ”Simon has been integral to the success of Carluccio’s since its inception in 1999; guiding its growth and development from start up … [Read more...]