Well the first four days have all gone rather well we understand as you can see by visiting Twitter #Obsession16 and now we have day five ahead of us with Chef Aktar Islam taking the helm at Northcote. Birmingham born Aktar Islam is one of the leading figures of modern Indian cuisine in the UK. Since opening his flagship restaurant Lasan in 2002 aged just 22, the … [Read more...]
The Restaurant Group Directorate Change
Debbie Hewitt to succeed Alan Jackson as Chairman of The Restaurant Group. The Board of The Restaurant Group plc (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Hewitt, MBE as non executive Chairman of the Company, which will be effective following the Company’s AGM on 12 May 2016. She succeeds Alan Jackson who is retiring. Alan has overseen the Company for … [Read more...]
Restaurant chain Rosa’s Thai Cafe to expand portfolio following £1.8m funding from Santander
Rosa’s Thai Cafe (“Rosa’s”), the fast-growing London-headquartered restaurant chain, is to expand its portfolio of restaurants with the opening of three new sites across central London expected in 2016. The expansion follows a £1.8 million funding deal with Santander Corporate & Commercial. Established in the UK in 2006, Rosa’s began as a single market stall on Brick … [Read more...]
Bohemia appoints Georgi Mihov as Head Sommelier
Michelin starred Bohemia restaurant in Jersey has appointed Georgi Mihov as its new Head Sommelier. Georgi joins Bohemia with over 20 years of experience in high-end hotels and restaurants from working in his native Bulgaria to China, Abu Dhabi and London where he honed his knowledge at The Savoy Hotel. He boasts an exceptional CV having worked in renowned hotel … [Read more...]
Theo Randall at the InterContinental
Restaurant celebrates 10 years with interior refresh and enhanced menu This year InterContinental London Park Lane marks 10 years since acclaimed Chef Theo Randall launched his award-winning Italian restaurant; Theo Randall at the InterContinental. To celebrate this milestone, Theo has enhanced his menu of simple, rustic, Italian cuisine with new dishes to complement his … [Read more...]