The team behind HotBox is to launch a new restaurant, Chuck Burger, on Commercial Street on July 5th. Having served its signature burgers and ‘almost’ award-winning wings (more on that later) from a converted Chevy Step Van at Street Feast’s Hawker House since October 2015, Chuck Burger is now bringing a permanent burger fix to east London. Inspired by founder Basit Nasim’s … [Read more...]
Bohemians & Bon Vivants: Balans Soho Society Café arrives in Seven Dials
Too much of a good thing is a GOOD THING, which is why Balans Soho Society has expanded its family and opened a café in a brand new location - this time, bringing the spirit of Soho to the vibrant Seven Dials village near Covent Garden. Taking its lead from the Old Compton Street Café, the newest reprobate in the Balans Soho Society family will welcome those in the pursuit … [Read more...]
Vicky Wainwright Named Marco Pierre White’s Chef of the Year
Vicky Wainwright, chef de partie for Marco’s New York Italian Sheffield, has won the inaugural Marco Pierre White chef awards. Vicky competed against three other finalists in a highly contested final held at Mr. White’s English Chophouse at Hotel La Tour, Birmingham. The competition was arranged by Marco Pierre White to challenge his junior chefs and create a platform for … [Read more...]
QEII Centre appoints new head chef to focus on banqueting events
Jean Michel Viala has been appointed head chef at QEII Taste, the in-house catering department at London’s QEII Centre. Jean Michel joins QEII from The Dorchester, where he spent eight years as Head Chef of Banqueting in the five-star hotel managing a team of 20 chefs working across eight function rooms. A classically trained French chef, Jean Michel’s 26-year career has … [Read more...]
Champion jockey Richard Johnson opens Perth Racecourse’s Lodge
Champion jockey Richard Johnson and Perth Racecourse Chairman John Gellatly cut the ribbon at The Lodge, a state-of-the-art accommodation and stable complex which opens for business today (Wednesday June 29) during two days of racing at the course. They were joined at the opening by chief executive Hazel Peplinksi, former general manager Sam Morshead and George McGrath - … [Read more...]