Six Eight Kafé, one of Birmingham’s most popular independent coffee shops, has announced it will be hosting regular evening pop-up restaurants across the year at its outlet in Eastside’s Millennium Point. Following the success of pop-up food events held at the coffee shop earlier this year, Six Eight Kafé is calling on chefs across the city to join in as it will be opening … [Read more...]
The most wanted cuisine in the UK is…Caribbean!
When it comes to dining diversity, it seems that restaurateurs across the UK are missing a trick by not accommodating the growing demands of British diners, with almost a third (29 per cent) revealing they are bored with the selection of cuisines available to them in their local area. In new research looking into the varying levels of food discovery across the UK, … [Read more...]
UK eating out entrepreneurs upbeat about expansion
Pret A Manger is the brand most admired by the UK’s foodservice entrepreneurs, who praise the high street sandwich giant for its consistency and high standards. In Horizons’ latest Ones to Watch survey, which tracks the growth of fledgling chains on the high street, company founders and CEOs were asked which foodservice operators they most admired. Pret, Nando’s and Itsu … [Read more...]
London’s Best Bun Fight…The Slider Decider 2015
Battle is soon to commence for London’s tastiest tournament, The Slider Decider. On Thursday 4th June, some of the UK’s most talented and creative chefs will gather at The Gun, Docklands to showcase their slider skills and discover who deserves the ultimate title of Slider Decider Champion 2015. From the huge number of entrants that fought to make the shortlist, 16 have been … [Read more...]
Esquire’s Reluctant Cook
Russell Norman, restaurateur and culinary author, is joining Esquire magazine. As Esquire’s Reluctant Cook, he will contribute recipes and ideas each month that are both simple to prepare, and a joy to eat. His debut Esquire column appears in the June 2015 issue, available now. Norman’s dishes will make the most of fresh, uncomplicated ingredients, and the unpretentious … [Read more...]