Restaurant booking platform Bookatable.co.uk has released its Quarterly Dining Trends report based on twelve months of British booking and dining data. The research reveals the UK’s favourite restaurants and favourite cuisines, investigates booking patterns in terms of platform use, and reveals a growing demand for veggie and vegan eating amongst UK diners. Most popular … [Read more...]
Smith & Wollensky London appoints Executive Chef & opens June
Smith & Wollensky has announced that Stephen Collins has been appointed to the role of Executive Chef at its new London site, joining Operations Director Nathan Evans (ex-Boisdale) in delivering the same hospitality that has made the group so successful Stateside. A June opening is now confirmed for the first Smith & Wollensky to launch outside of the US. Operating … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress launches £10k nationwide search for a new pizza
For only the second time in its 50 year history, PizzaExpress is giving budding chefs the chance to create their own pizza. The winning creation will appear on the menu at over 440 PizzaExpress restaurants across the UK later this year. The winner will receive £10,000 and a holiday.* Entries open on 24 March. Choose from 250 ingredients With over 250 ingredients to … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Restaurant makes a welcome return
Shepherd’s is back on the scene. The iconic and favourite haunt of politicos, lobbyists, policy wonks and journalists nestles close to the Westminster Village in Marsham Street, an area that has been curiously short of quality eateries. So highly regarded was Shepherd's that, when it closed its doors for business last year, it prompted an outpouring of grief from no less a … [Read more...]
Trattoria 51 to host gluten free awareness event
In a bid to raise awareness of the wide food options available to coeliac sufferers, Trattoria 51 is set to host an exclusive gluten free event on Sunday 29 March. From 2pm, the popular Old Hall Street venue will welcome members of the public during a special Sunday opening, which will offer guests an insight into ‘how to lead a flavoursome coeliac lifestyle’. Gluten free … [Read more...]