Andy Lynes, the well-known food, drink and travel writer, has published his first e-book, Kingdom of Cooks: Conversations with Britain's New Wave Chefs. In a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most exciting, acclaimed and innovative UK chefs, including Simon Rogan (L'Enclume, Cartmel, and Fera at Claridge’s, London), Mary-Ellen McTague (Aumbry, Manchester), Neil … [Read more...]
Ambrette Restaurant, Rye closes
Dev Biswal is reported to have closed his Michelin-listed Ambrette Restaurant in Rye, following a breakdown in the relationship with the landlord who lives on site in the White Vine House hotel. The concept of Ambrette was launched in February 2010 in Margate, Kent and quickly attracted both attention and guests. The menu is seasonal and features a mix of local and exotic … [Read more...]
Bunnychow: a new eating experience for London
Bunnychow is a South African street-food concept that has recently landed in Soho. With a menu that centres on feisty, flavoursome ‘bunnys’ - freshly baked buns, hollowed out, crammed with delicious hot fillings and topped with a bread ‘lid’ - Bunnychow has transformed a traditional Durban workers’ meal with bold recipes and a modern and imaginative twist. New Wardour Street … [Read more...]
Shortlists announced for Sustainable Restaurant Awards
Restaurants and food service businesses as diverse as an alpine ski lodge and a Welsh prison are in the running to win the Sustainable Restaurant Awards 2015. The shortlist for the awards includes some of the best known names in the industry – like Hawksmoor and Carluccio’s - as well as two fish and chip shops and one of the most northerly restaurants on mainland UK. The … [Read more...]
Bone Daddies team to launch Shackfuyu pop-up in Soho
Shackfuyu, Bone Daddies’ first pop-up restaurant, will open in Soho this February at 14a Old Compton Street. A short menu will evolve primarily from the use of the previous restaurant’s pizza oven and basement kitchen. A selection of small dishes and accompanying sides will highlight flavours and cuisines currently represented in Japan. The regularly changing menu will see … [Read more...]