Foodservice delivery growth to be facilitated by branded drones - Delivery of food orders is the industry’s fastest-growing channel and its extensive use of technology means it is also the most innovative reports NPD Group. There were 755 million delivery visits in the year ending December 2018, an increase of 210 million or 39% since YE December 2015. In contrast, total … [Read more...]
Robin and Sarah Gill announce opening of Darby’s oyster bar
Robin and Sarah Gill have announced they will open Darby’s, an oyster bar, bakery and grill in London’s Nine Elms next month. Inspired by Robin’s jazz musician father, Earl ‘Darby’ Gill, the restaurant will celebrate his time spent touring America in the 50’s and early 60’s, reflecting the Manhattan bars he frequented on his travels. Darby’s will pay homage to Earl with a … [Read more...]
Bill’s announce new look sites and good start to 2019
Casual restaurant group Bill’s announces their next wave of new look sites with a further 11 upgraded restaurants in Q2 2019 kicking off in Leeds, and 10 further restaurants throughout the UK. The news comes off the back of consistent performance ahead of the market since Q4 2018, and a very successful Q1 2019 trading period. March saw like-for-like sales of 12.2% across … [Read more...]
Italian Alley opens, five new Italian eateries in one London hub
Italian Alley has now opened, a new dining concept which showcases five different Italian eateries to form a hub, dedicated to providing modern Italian cuisines. Situated behind the recently revitalised Triangle district, Camden Lock Market, Italian Alley occupies five restored railway arches. Each arch represents a different region or hero ingredient of Italy, showcasing … [Read more...]
Farmer J to launch a new bar in the City of London, The Shouk
This May, Farmer J, known for bringing the best of the fields to the City, will launch a new bar in their King William Street home, The Shouk. Inspired by the bustling metropolis of Tel Aviv and the lively bars of the city, Farmer J will welcome guests to settle in for the evening to enjoy a cocktail, or two. As guests enter the glass-fronted restaurant, they will be … [Read more...]