A new high-end Burger and Small Plates dining concept will launch mid-August on one of London’s foodie destinations: Charlotte Street. BOBO Social will offer innovative dishes made with local British and seasonal ingredients in a bijou setting. BOBO Social is the first solo project from talented operators Michael Benson and Jacinta Maddison. Michael has over twenty years … [Read more...]
San Carlo Cicchetti in Covent Garden with Aldo Zilli
Following the huge success of Cicchetti, Manchester and London Piccadilly, The San Carlo Group of restaurants is launching Cicchetti, Covent Garden this September. The restaurant group is looking forward to bringing the concept to theatre-land, with the help of celebrity chef Aldo Zilli in the kitchen this September. This new venue promises to continue the San Carlo Group’s … [Read more...]
Silk & Grain’s inventive twists on classics
Stunning new cocktail bar and restaurant Silk & Grain is now setting t he City’s drinking and dining scene alight w it h pioneering, barrel-aged tipples and sizzling steaks from t heir Josper grill. Located on Cornhill, a stone’s throw from Bank St at ion, expect t he best of British produce from t he first floor restaurant and a t rail blazing drinks menu w it h never seen … [Read more...]
Domestic tourism boosted by Easter
Results of the Great British Tourism Survey (GBTS) released by VisitEngland reveal 3.8 million domestic holiday trips were taken in England in April 2014, a 10% increase on the same period last year, with tourism spend up 5% for the month. The early months of 2014 were characterised by extremely wet weather which had a negative impact on figures. However a later, milder … [Read more...]
Hunter 486 appoints Gary Durrant as Head Chef
Hunter 486, the stylish restaurant within The Arch London, has appointed Gary Durrant as its new Head Chef. A classically trained chef with years of experience in exceptional high-end dining, Gary spent the first ten years of his career honing his skills at the world-famous Savoy, before moving on to work in several Michelin star kitchens in both France and London. Gary’s … [Read more...]