Levy Restaurants UK has opened the new Pennethorne’s Cafe bar at Somerset House. Pennethorne’s is named after Sir James Pennethorne, a 19th century English architect who designed the Somerset House New Wing in which the new cafe bar resides. The 85-cover Pennethorne’s Cafe Bar is inspired by Pennethorne’s travels across Europe during the Grand Tour. The menu brings … [Read more...]
Josh Katz to open Berber & Q in spring 2015
Josh Katz will open his first restaurant, Berber & Q, a Middle Eastern and North African grill house, within the railway arches of Haggerston, in Spring 2015. Formerly at Galvin Bistrot de Luxe, Ottolenghi and Zest, Josh has taken influence for Berber & Q from all over - London, Marrakesh, Istanbul, Tel Aviv and New York. Josh has extensively explored Mangal … [Read more...]
YO! Sushi and Disney UK join forces
YO! Sushi, the leading iconic Japanese restaurant group, and Disney UK have joined forces to create six new children’s bento box meals inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next action packed animated blockbuster Big Hero 6, which topped the US charts on its opening following worldwide rave reviews. The film, released in UK and Ireland cinemas from 30 January, is the … [Read more...]
CEOs of TGI Friday’s, ASK and GBK to host Keynotes at Casual Dining 2015
Karen Forrester, CEO of T.G.I Friday’s UK, Stephen Holmes, CEO of ASK Italian and Zizzi, and Alasdair Murdoch, CEO of Gourmet Burger Kitchen, are among the big name Keynote speakers now confirmed for Casual Dining 2015. Catering specifically to the business needs of casual dining operators (including multiple and independent pubs, bars, and restaurants), the free Keynote … [Read more...]
‘Frying’ with the healthiest fish and chip takeaways
Fish and chip shops offering healthier choices were recognised 2 December 2014 for their endeavours as they compete for the Healthy Eating ‘Fish and Chips’ Award as part of the 2015 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. Sponsored by LoSalt, the UK’s leading reduced sodium salt, the Healthy Eating ‘Fish and Chips’ Award is a new category introduced for the … [Read more...]