D&D London have appointed Helena Puolakka as Executive Chef of modern European restaurant, Skylon on Southbank. Currently Chef Patron at Aster restaurant located in Nova Victoria, this new appointment sees Helena expand and evolve her role and take the helm at two restaurants in the capital within the D&D London portfolio. Helena, originally from the south-west coast … [Read more...]
Sweet potato Gnocchi with Radicchio Tardivo and smoked ricotta, by Chef Danilo Cortellini
A few weeks ago, we met chef Danilo Cortellini in Milan, we were there with Danilo to discover Italian rice. Danilo is passionate about Italian cooking and very kindly agreed to let us have a few of his favourite Italian recipes for our readership to enjoy trying out. Danilo is Head Chef at the Italian Embassy in London and was a finalist in MasterChef the Professionals in … [Read more...]
Putting on The Ritz – at Lumley Castle Hotel
A chef who has cooked for HM The Queen and whose uncle is catering royalty has joined the team at one of the North East’s top hotels. Lee Williams, former head chef at Northumberland’s Horton Grange Hotel, has been appointed senior sous chef at four-star Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street. And Lee, whose career has encompassed many of the North East’s most prestigious … [Read more...]
Hickory’s Smokehouse unveils new restaurants in Worcester and Gresty Green
Southern style restaurant Hickory’s Smokehouse is growing. It has just opened the doors in Worcester to its eighth restaurant and also announced plans to open Gresty Green, East Cheshire later this year. Hickory’s, founded in Chester by Neil McDonnell in 2010 following extensive research into the American BBQ and smokehouse sector, is renowned for its focus on food quality, … [Read more...]
Pablo Peñalosa Najera appointed Executive Chef at Potus opening This October
Albert Embankment, launching this October, has appointed Pablo Peñalosa Najera, formerly at MNKY HSE, as Executive Chef at the hotel’s new American-inspired restaurant, POTUS, following a major investment to place the venue as a key London destination. In keeping with its US Embassy neighbour, the hotel will offer an American lobby bar and restaurant, with capacity for over … [Read more...]