A former Coventry schoolboy who went on to become a multi-award-winning chef is returning to his home county to take the helm at one of the region’s most celebrated restaurants. Paul Foster, 31, who has worked in some of the world’s finest kitchens, has been appointed as Head Chef of The Dining Room at the AA red star Mallory Court Hotel, near Royal Leamington Spa. He joins … [Read more...]
Russell Norman is The Restaurant Man on BBC2
Russell Norman, star of the London restaurant scene, is soon to be seen sharing his rule book with six first-time restaurateurs in The Restaurant Man (previously announced under the working title The Restaurateur). The first episode runs at 8pm, 29 January on BBC2. In the Restaurant Man, star of the London restaurant scene, Russell Norman, believes that first-time … [Read more...]
Salt’n Pepper opens first overseas restaurant in London
It is generally accepted that London has the best curry and Tandoor cuisine outside Asia and most recommendations direct tourists towards the city’s Brick Lane. This can no longer be considered the case, with a number of quality pan-Asian establishments popping up across the city in recent years. Now, Salt’n Pepper London has opened, the first overseas restaurant of Pakistan’s … [Read more...]
Retro Bistrot in Teddington welcomes new Head Chef Michael ‘Mikey” Collins
Michael ‘Mikey” Collins recently re-joined the French-style restaurant to work alongside the owner and maitre d’, flamboyant Frenchman, Vincent Gerbeau. He had previously fulfilled a short-term role as senior sous chef at the Retro before leaving to get married. Michael’s background includes over two years maintaining Michelin star standard food at Gordon Ramsey at Claridges, … [Read more...]
Branded restaurants to bring hope to the regions in 2014
The influence of branded restaurant chains in the thriving London market could well be replicated in the UK regions in 2014, according to Business Outlook 2014, the annual state of the markets report by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Private equity, which invested heavily in the restaurant sector in 2013, is also set to repeat the dose. Restaurant sector little … [Read more...]