Lunar Pub Company co-founded by Hubert Beatson-Hird and Chef Oliver Marlowe in 2019, will open its first site The Hunter’s Moon, in Chelsea this September. Located on Fulham Road, the site is split between a 25-cover pub, complete with low seating armchairs and library corner, and a 48-cover dining room at the back. The interiors will be rustic-chic, featuring oak and … [Read more...]
An uncontrolled experiment in out of home eating
H&C News are delighted to bring you what we hope you will find to be a thought provoking article by Pat Thomas, the director and co-founder of Beyond GM. Beyond GM's goal is to raise the level of the debate on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the UK and elsewhere, at both the local and national level. Its activities aim to broaden the discussion about GMOs beyond … [Read more...]
Castronovo Chocolate wins top prize at chocolate awards with ‘first’ dark milk chocolate
Castronovo Chocolate has been named as winner of the coveted Golden Bean trophy for its Sierra Nevada Dark Milk 63% at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate awards - the first ever awarded to a dark milk chocolate bar. The Florida-based business was one of a number of artisanal producers to pick up prizes, signaling a major increase in fine chocolate awareness and … [Read more...]
Three new dessert focused concepts opening in ‘dessert alley’ Chinatown London
Shaftesbury welcomes three new brands, Kova Patisserie, Taiyakiya and Meet Fresh, as they bring their creative new concepts and signature sweet treats to Chinatown London. Kova Patisserie are serving French-Japanese fusion patisserie within a new 240 sq ft store located at 20a Newport Court; Taiyakiya are offering taiyaki – the social media famed fish-shaped waffle cone – … [Read more...]
The Dorchester appoints youngest ever head chef
The Dorchester has announced the appointment of the youngest ever head chef in the restaurant’s 88 year history, 26 year old Tom Booton. Tom’s arrival marks the next chapter for The Grill at The Dorchester under the direction of fresh talent. Over the coming months Tom will be behind the scenes, making way to put his own stamp on the legendary dining room and its menus, … [Read more...]