Ampersand Events has announced that it have formed a pioneering new partnership with chef wunderkind Ollie Dabbous. Ollie Dabbous began his career at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, before moving to Hibiscus as Claude Bosi‘s sous chef. He has worked under Andoni Luis Aduriz at Mugaritz, voted number four in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and gained experience … [Read more...]
Festival-themed Bar to Pop Up at Archer Street Bar
With the changing of the seasons, Archer Street's downstairs bar is transformed every six months into a different destination-themed pop-up. This summer's pop-up will be a tribute to great music, free-spirits and midnight dancing. FESTIVAL at Archer Street, Soho's most creative cocktail bar, will be the only place to plan a great escape to this season with their Summer of … [Read more...]
Master criminal for Clapham North
Fu Manchu, the new Late Night Dim Sum and Cocktail Bar, in Clapham North, has opened its doors for a two week soft launch. Taking its inspiration from the Chinese master criminal introduced by Sax Rohmer in his early 20th Century cult novels, and subsequent films, Fu Manchu combines Victorian Opium Den with a modern graphic edge. Occupying an old railway arch, the venue’s … [Read more...]
Venturi’s Table under new management
After 10 successful years, one of London’s most famous Cookery Schools, Venturi’s Table, is under new management: Laura Beaumont, one of the school’s former teachers and Bella Blackett, a seasoned Events Manager, are the new owners. While the brand has been refreshed and the pair promise to bring a new level of energy and enthusiasm, the school will continue to offer fun, … [Read more...]
Brakes’ fish pledge means sustainable fish for millions
Millions of UK schoolchildren, hospital patients, workplaces and restaurant diners are to be served only demonstrably sustainable fish, thanks to the pledge signed by Brakes, the UK's largest food wholesale supplier. All seafood products from sustainable sources The Sustainable Fish Cities pledge commits Brakes to a suite of measures which will ensure that all their … [Read more...]