Yoobi, London’s first temakeria, is to open its second site in Oxford Circus this May. Ideally located to attract the lunchtime crowd, and following in the footsteps of the group’s first site on Lexington Street, Yoobi will serve a small but perfectly formed menu of freshly made temaki rolls, maki rolls and sashimi. Yoobi draws inspiration from Japanese traditions and the … [Read more...]
The Restaurant Group PLC – Final results ended 27 December 2015
Final results for the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2015 2015 results Group revenues £685m up 7.9% Like-for-like sales up 1.5% EBITDA £128.0m up 9.4% Operating profit £88.9m up 10.5% Profit before tax £86.8m up 11.2% EPS 33.8p up 12.8% Free cash flow £97.2m up £11.7m Record financial performance Full year dividend 17.4p, up 13% Good progress on new … [Read more...]
Unique new Russian street food bar to open in heart of Soho
In the basement space of a Grade II listed Soho townhouse, right next door to the legendary Ronnie Scott’s, a revolution is brewing. For launching here on 31st March is Zima, a totally new concept that combines Russian street food and drink in a kitsch speakeasy atmosphere unlike anything London has seen before. Making it all possible is Russia’s most celebrated chef, Alexei … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress Group Half year results for the 28 weeks ended 10 January 2016
Good growth in sales and profit and continued progress against strategic priorities Highlights Turnover grew by 15.9% to £267.2m (H1 2014/15: £230.6m) UK and Ireland like-for-like sales increased by 0.5% EBITDA 3.0% ahead of last year at £56.4m (H1 2014/15: £54.7m) Estate continued to grow, with 13 new site openings in the UK and 12 internationally Autumn … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White cleave out a delicious new menu for Chophouse restaurant in Bimingham
Marco Pierre White and Hotel La Tour introduce a new appealing menu to the first-ever Marco Pierre White chophouse restaurant brand which opened in November. The new chophouse menu has added the likes of Warm Baked Camembert with Vintage Balsamico, Oysters au natural, Grilled Veal Chop 24oz, Grilled Dover Sole à la Salamander, Saddle of Lamb and Knickerbocker Glory. Mr … [Read more...]