Jamie Oliver stated earlier today on twitter that he is "devastated” with the news of his restaurant group being placed into administration. The group, which includes the Jamie's Italian chain, Barbecoa and Fifteen, appointed KPMG as administrators putting circa 1,300 jobs at risk. We understand that 25 restaurants are affected by the administration process and 23 … [Read more...]
SSP partners with Michelin Star bistro Jardin de Jade at Hong Kong International Airport
SSP Group has signed a five-year contract to open Michelin-starred Asian bistro Jardin de Jade at Hong Kong International Airport. Launched in Shanghai in 1999, Jardin de Jade offers authentic and innovative dishes that embody the essence of regional Chinese cooking. Its impeccable service and outstanding food quality led to Jardin de Jade being awarded a coveted Michelin … [Read more...]
KityCow chefs set out plan for permanent restaurant following Hush pop-up
Joe Allen and Aaron Thomas, the chefs behind pop-up restaurant KityCow, are hoping to to open a permanent restaurant elsewhere in London when their residency at Hush in Mayfair ends on 31 May. The former My Million Pound Menu contestants, who have been running their Indian Nepalese-inspired pop-up within Jamie Barber's restaurant since the beginning of February, are … [Read more...]
Scott’s on Princes Street to honour the 175th anniversary of the iconic Scott Monument
The Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel has renamed their restaurant ‘Scott’s on Princes Street’ to honour the 175th anniversary of the iconic Scott Monument, which overlooks the hotel and restaurant, as well as introducing a locally inspired new menu. With panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town and indeed the famous Victorian gothic Scott Monument, … [Read more...]
Pioneering Food Waste Pledge launched by Regent Street & St James’s
Regent Street & St James’s are launching a pioneering food waste pledge in, with 11 restaurants collectively committing to reducing food waste by 25% by May 2020. Regent Street and St James’s will become the first destinations in the UK to introduce a pledge of this kind. The pledge has been created by The Crown Estate, owners of the destinations, and is inspired by the … [Read more...]