Scottish-Italian chef, Nico Simeone, is set to introduce his Glasgow dining concept to Manchester next month when he opens 'Six by Nico', the fourth addition to the growing restaurant portfolio. The 3,000 square foot restaurant will be Nico Simeone’s first venture in England, with plans to expand the brand further across the UK in the pipeline. The new Spring Gardens … [Read more...]
Smack move 100% online with Burger & Lobster virtual kitchen and Deliveroo
Today, lobster roll concept Smack, the sister of the famous mono-product pioneer Burger & Lobster, is moving to Deliveroo and becoming a virtual kitchen operated by Burger & Lobster. With 48% of sales driven by the exclusive technology partner Deliveroo, in an increasingly digital era, Smack is transitioning solely to online. In 2018, the company was up … [Read more...]
BBC’s Million Pound Menu winning restaurant opens post soft launch sell-out
BBC’s Million Pound Menu winners restaurant Pilgrim is now open. A new restaurant in Liverpool’s much-anticipated Duke Street Market, Pilgrim, launched with a sell-out soft launch. Now open to all customers, the food is based on an ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia which has taken place since the 9th century. With starting points in France, Spain and … [Read more...]
New Head of Food Operations appointed at Carluccio’s
Carluccio’s is delighted to announce it has appointed Matt Dale as its new Head of Food Operations, further strengthening the brand’s ‘Fresca’ transformation team. Dale joins Carluccio’s with a wealth of experience, having previously held a senior food operations role at Bill’s restaurants in London, including involvement in the group’s most recent 2020 refurbishments. … [Read more...]
Drake Circus opens with new Five Guys, Nando’s, Cosy Club and Zizzi
A range of eateries will be opening this Autumn at Drake Circus Leisure, the new leisure and entertainment development located in Plymouth city centre. Four food and beverage brands and one leisure operator have committed to a combined 32,000 sq. ft of space in the new development, which will open in the Autumn. Located adjacent to British Land’s Drake Circus, the scheme … [Read more...]