Shaftesbury is delighted to announce the forthcoming arrival of Asma Khan’s Darjeeling Express to Kingly Court, opening spring 2017. Located on the second floor of Kingly Court, alongside Dirty Bones and Le Bab, Darjeeling Express is the brain child of self-taught cook Asma Khan, and is her first permanent restaurant. Khan will serve authentic food in large sharing … [Read more...]
Traditional Irish pub opens on Uxbridge high street
The former Crown & Sceptre in Uxbridge, which was closed for two years, has reopened as a top-end traditional Irish pub called Whelans following a £400k refurbishment by Star Pubs & Bars and multiple operator, Whelans. The pub interior has been designed to resemble a traditional Irish street scene with cabinetry creating shop fronts as a backdrop. Whelans is open … [Read more...]
BungaTINI appoints Andrea Pesenti as Head Chef
BungaTINI is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrea Pesenti to the position of Head Chef. Formerly of Mele e Pere, he will be at the helm of the 12-strong kitchen brigade at the charming new Italian restaurant on Drury Lane. Pesenti will also oversee the evening service for the supper club extravaganza below, Bunga Bunga Covent Garden, where diners enjoy an indulgent … [Read more...]
It’s the north west appeal as more brands choose intu Trafford Centre
Naturally fast food chain LEON has chosen intu Trafford Centre to launch its first restaurant in the north west of England as it works with owner intu to expand across the UK. LEON’s 1,940 sq ft restaurant on intu Trafford Centre’s Regent Crescent will also be one of its first outside of the south east where it has already more than 40 stores. Pakistani fashion retailer … [Read more...]
Tam Storrar appointed Shareholder and Chef Director of Blanchette
Brothers Maxime, Yannis and Malik Alary are delighted to announce the appointment of Tam Storrar as shareholder and Chef Director at Blanchette Soho and Blanchette East. A family affair, Blanchette is named after the brothers’ mother, whilst Tam has been on board as Head Chef since the opening of the first Blanchette, which opened in Soho at the end of 2013. Following the … [Read more...]