Origins Of will launch its first kitchen takeover in Spitalfields, hosted at the independently run venue Blessing’s from April 7th. Abdulla Amin and Hugo Toland’s Middle Eastern-inspired take on traditional recipes will bring a new flavour to the plates of Londoners. Friends for over 20 years, Abdulla Amin and Hugo Toland are out to introduce new ideas and flavours to the … [Read more...]
Independent bar group Darwin & Wallace announce a fifth location
The independent bar and restaurant group Darwin & Wallace is thrilled to announce the opening of 'No29’ early in 2017 as part of Phase One of the multi-million pound development at Battersea Power Station. Joining a community of hand picked retail outlets, restaurants and shops, No29 is a modern interpretation of the local neighbourhood pub. With innovative design, great … [Read more...]
Orée boulangerie and kitchen opens in Fulham
Orée has opened its first UK café at 275 – 277 Fulham Road. Making its debut today, the new 2,949 sq ft premium French artisan patisserie and boulangerie, which is spread over two floors, marks the first step in a rollout across London. Founded by Laurent d’Orey, Orée is famous for its artisan recipes, including 12 different varieties of bread such as Rye, Sourdough, … [Read more...]
Rofuto brings Birmingham dining to new heights this April
Renowned restaurateur, Des McDonald is set to shake up the Birmingham dining scene with his latest venture Rofuto, a restaurant set high in the City skyline at over 141 feet in the sky with incredible 360 degree views. Opening on 26th April with a £3 million investment, Rofuto will offer an izakaya-style restaurant, serving a high quality modern Japanese menu of world class … [Read more...]
A Cup of Hope: Coffee from Eastern Congo Arriving in Starbucks Stores
Since the 1940s, Congolese farmers have nurtured heirloom Arabica coffee trees on tiny farms that dot the southern slopes along Lake Kivu in Africa’s Great Rift Valley. But decades of instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo have claimed the lives of millions of people and decimated the country’s coffee industry. Starbucks – working with Eastern Congo Initiative to … [Read more...]