Colicci, an artisan family brand of cafés and kiosks in London, today announces its collaboration with The Royal Parks to launch two new landmark cafés, The Serpentine Café in Hyde Park and Storey’s Gate Café, in collaboration with chef Theo Randall, in St James’s Park. In addition, a family of nine sculptural kiosks will open this autumn, offering a range of locally sourced … [Read more...]
Polpetto relaunches with new Head Chef, new menu and new interiors
This October, Soho favourite Polpetto announces the appointment of new head chef, Anthea Stephenson (formerly of the River Café), to bring a fresh take on regional Italian cooking to the cult Berwick Street restaurant. Polpetto is launching the new menu on Friday 5th October along with redesigned interiors and a bold new look for the shopfront. Stephenson comes to Polpetto … [Read more...]
Emily Roux: “two head chefs in a kitchen can be one too many”
Caractère, the first restaurant by husband and wife team Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari is opening its doors for the first time tomorrow. Most diners will expect Emily to be in the kitchens in her chef whites, but no, Emily will be heading up front of house greeting diners as they arrive, Diego Ferrari is Head Chef. “Two head chefs in a kitchen can be one too many!” says Emily … [Read more...]
Vapiano Tower Bridge confirms 26th October open date
Vapiano has confirmed its new Tower Bridge restaurant will open on Friday 26th October at the new One Tower Bridge development - a new dining destination located next to the iconic London landmark. Every dish at Vapiano is freshly cooked and customisable to suit individual tastes and specific dietary requirements, with main courses fresh pasta dishes, pizzas, homemade … [Read more...]
CORE by Clare Smyth headlines MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2019
The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2019 was published earlier today with three new two-star restaurants topping the bill, ably supported by 21 new one-star establishments. The latest stars were presented during a live ceremony today at the BFI IMAX in London. Now in its third year Michelin is holds the live ceremony to announce the names and the restaurants … [Read more...]