The Good Food Guide 2019 by Waitrose & Partners (GFG), the first with new Waitrose & Partners branding and the sixth edition published by the retailer, has revealed its top places to dine in the UK, along with its award winners. On 4 September, Waitrose and John Lewis launched their new branding ‘Waitrose & Partners’ and ‘John Lewis & Partners’. At the heart … [Read more...]
Casual dining still pulling in the punters despite closures, rescues and re-structuring
Latest figures from global information company The NPD Group show casual dining continues to grow in Britain. Many operators – especially newer, challenger brands – are continuing to focus on expansion despite high-profile closures and re-structuring that some have described as the ‘Casual Dining Crunch’. For the year ending (YE) June 2018, visits to British casual dining … [Read more...]
New Scotts restaurant takes shape
The site at Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry is currently being transformed ahead of the eagerly-anticipated opening of Scotts bar and restaurant on the East Coast. The venue is Buzzworks Holdings’ eleventh addition to its growing portfolio and first venture in to Scotland’s East Coast. Situated against the stunning backdrop of the Three Bridges and Firth of Forth, … [Read more...]
Jonathan and Ali Recanti announce their first Farmer J restaurant and soft launch
On Monday 3rd September, Farmer J is opening its first restaurant on King William Street, London Bridge. Known for bringing the best of the fields to the City, Farmer J will throw open the doors all day long and into the night, with dishes influenced by the Mediterranean and beyond. Farmer J Fieldtrays and Redemption Roaster speciality coffees will kick things off for early … [Read more...]
Sun continues to shine on Silk Rd as it launches al fresco dining area with a taste of new menu
Silk Rd is enjoying an extra element of summer at its Beetham Plaza venue courtesy of a new outdoor terrace area. Boasting views of Liverpool’s waterfront, the 1680 sq. ft space adds a further 70 covers to the restaurant, which has also unveiled a new menu featuring small plates and tapas style dishes influenced by flavours from Asia through to the Mediterranean. Owner of … [Read more...]