To celebrate Burns’ night and the life of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, Toby Carvery invited food artist, Prudence Staite to a Burns’ breakfast with a twist. In commemoration of the poet’s 257th birthday, the family carvery brand commissioned Prudence to create an edible portrait of Robert Burns. Prudence used Toby Carvery’s new breakfast menu, which now … [Read more...]
Dickie Fitz: A New All Day Restaurant Opening in Fitzrovia
London-based, Affinity Bars & Restaurants, which also includes The Henry Root, Princess Victoria and The Lady Ottoline within its portfolio, is opening its fourth restaurant Dickie Fitz at the top of Newman Street in late February. The all-day dining room will be open Monday to Sunday and will offer a full menu from breakfast through to dinner with dishes inspired by the … [Read more...]
Jason & Irha Atherton from The Social Company to launch Sosharu in Clerkenwell and Seven Tales bar
March 2016 will see The Social Company launch its seventh London restaurant with the opening of Sosharu, a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant situated within the Turnmill Building on Clerkenwell Road. A 40 cover cocktail bar, Seven Tales, will be located in the basement of the restaurant. Sosharu is a collaboration between Jason Atherton and Executive Head Chef Alex Craciun, … [Read more...]
Red’s Steely-Eyed About Sheffield
Fast growing Red’s True Barbecue has chosen Sheffield to open its seventh site this coming spring. The leading smokehouse group has taken over the former Café Rouge site on 383-385 Ecclesall Road. Set out over two floors, the 5400 sq ft building will undergo a £900,000 transformation, creating 130 split-level covers, along with a bar and stage area to host regular live … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s launches new Grab & Go concept
Carluccio’s, the 115-strong international Italian restaurant group, will enter the grab and go market with a new brand called Via Carluccio’s. Opening on Tottenham Court Road at the end of February, Via Carluccio’s is a quick service variation of the brand, offering restaurant quality food for people on the move. Trading from 7am through to early evening and leveraging … [Read more...]