Having just opened Kingston Whelans following a major refurbishment, Austin Whelan is to open a fourth Whelans in Croydon at the end of August, his sixth pub with Star Pubs & Bars. Star Pubs & Bars and Whelan are together investing £400k transforming Baskervilles on Selsdon Road into another top quality Irish pub, which Whelan intends to become the best community pub … [Read more...]
Indian restaurant Kahani to open in Chelsea this September
Chef Peter Joseph will be launching his first solo restaurant, Kahani in Chelsea this September. Located opposite the iconic Cadogan Hall, the 90-cover restaurant will be inspired by Peter’s upbringing in Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. Kahani, which translates to ‘story’ in Hindi, will be centred around the Peter’s philosophy of community eating to celebrate, … [Read more...]
Chefsperience season kicks off with a Simon Hulstone Master Class on the Seasonal
Next Monday, Simon Hulstone, chef patron of Michelin-starred restaurant The Elephant, Torquay will front a Chefsperience Master Class on using sustainable and seasonal seafood. The event is part of the new Chefsperience professional development programme targeted at chefs who wish to enrich their skills base by learning tips and techniques directly from top professionals. … [Read more...]
New opening: Native London Bridge
This July, Ivan Tisdall-Downes and Imogen Davis open their restaurant Native in London Bridge following a relocation from Neal’s Yard, bringing their dedication to British wild produce and foraged focused cooking south of the river. Having spent time in the kitchens at River Cottage in Devon and the renowned Blue Hill Farm at Stone Barns in New York, Ivan was influenced by the … [Read more...]
Scotts chefs put their creative talents to good use
Buzzworks Holdings has announced a refreshed menu for summer at their Scotts venues in Troon and Largs, focusing on fresh local produce and reflecting current dining trends. Chefs from Scotts at Troon Yacht Haven and Scotts at Largs Yacht Haven have been hard at work, creating some of the tastiest summer dishes, showcasing the best seasonal produce that Scotland has to … [Read more...]