Gordon Ramsay Group has appointed James ‘Jocky’ Petrie as Group Executive Development Chef. James will be working closely with all of the teams in the Group, helping to further develop and nourish the talent and creativity across all 14 of the UK restaurants in the company’s portfolio. James began his kitchen career as a pot washer in his native Oban on the Western coast of … [Read more...]
Ed’s takes Good Food Talks on board
Retro restaurant group Ed’s Easy Diner have partnered with the Good Food Talks app, making their American-inspired menus completely accessible to visually impaired and dyslexic customers. The app is a free platform using text to speech software, colour inversion and adjustments to print size and screen brightness for smartphones and other devices to assist those with limited … [Read more...]
The Social Company opens Social Wine & Tapas
On Tuesday 9 June, The Social Company and executive sommelier, Laure Patry, will open Social Wine & Tapas on James Street in Marylebone, London – the latest but very different opening for Jason Atherton in London. The 70 cover bar and restaurant will offer quality, rare and fine wines accessibly priced alongside a tapas and snacks menu, created by head chef Frankie Van Loo … [Read more...]
Hibiscus celebrates 15 Years
In celebration of its 15 year anniversary, Claude Bosi's Hibiscus in Mayfair has announced a special eight course tasting menu, based on guests' past menu favourites. Hibiscus opened in Ludlow in 2000, and Claude relocated the restaurant to London in 2007. Hibiscus has held two Michelin stars since 2003, is rated 9/10 in the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2015, and has held a full … [Read more...]
Stunning new interior design for Michelin starred Bohemia
One of the UK’s top fine dining establishments, Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey, has revealed its sophisticated and elegant new design, following a major refurbishment. Head Chef Steve Smith @ Bohemia has enjoyed a spectacular year being named Catey Chef of the Year 2014, retaining Bohemia's Michelin Star, being awarded 4AA Rosettes, as well as being listed in The Sunday … [Read more...]