Bernardi’s, a new modern Italian restaurant from brothers Gabriel and Marcello Bernardi, opens on 23 September in Marylebone, London. The 120-cover all-day restaurant and bar will sit on the corner of Seymour Street and Seymour Place, occupying two floors of a restored Victorian property in Portman Village. Understated sophistication of design Along with Gabriel and … [Read more...]
Caprice to open Sexy Fish in October
Sexy Fish, the much-anticipated new Asian fish and seafood restaurant from Caprice Holdings, will open 19 October 2015 in Berkeley Square. The restaurant will pair contemporary cuisine with cutting-edge art and design to create a dynamic new dining experience. The Asian-inspired menus will concentrate on fish and seafood, and will be overseen by young British-born Head Chef … [Read more...]
Introducing Ibérica on Victoria Street
It was good to be reminded at this week’s opening party for the new Ibérica on Victoria Street in London just why Ibérica is so successful: the stylish yet also comfortable environment, the delicious range of the menu, and the equally excellent repertoire of drinks. Ibérica Victoria will undoubtedly appeal to the ever-increasing population around Victoria Street, who will … [Read more...]
Restaurant openings top 1,700 in shift to eating-out
Despite the continuing closure of pubs across Britain, the eating and drinking out market saw a net 1,770 new restaurants open in the last 12 months, according to latest data compiled for the new Market Growth Monitor from AlixPartners and CGA Peach. The contrast between the 6.9% growth in restaurant sites and the 4.4% decline in drink-led pubs and bars – including a 5.1% fall … [Read more...]
Bookatable reports growth in MICHELIN dining
Average spend doubles Delving deeper into the restaurant booking platform’s data insights, fine dining bookings have a longer lead time on Bookatable.co.uk than casual dining, with the most popular day to book being a Monday or a Tuesday with most people dining on Saturday night (24 per cent) – indicating Brits are making weekend plans already on a Monday. The average spend … [Read more...]