Street food trailblazer, KERB, has launched their newest phase of food and drink business incubator – the inKERBator – at West India Quay. The aim of the inKERBator is to discover and grow emerging street food talent. West India Quay is an iconic waterside dining and leisure destination adjoining Canary Wharf jointly owned by Landsec and Schroders (SREF). InKERBator forms part … [Read more...]
Chef Bryn Williams’ new veg-centric restaurant at Somerset House now open
Celebrated Welsh chef Bryn Williams has opened his first London restaurant in a decade, located in the renowned arts and cultural centre, Somerset House. Bryn Williams at Somerset House offers modern British dining, serving seasonal dishes where – although not necessarily vegetarian – the fruit and vegetable components always take centre stage. With a relaxed and … [Read more...]
Fazenda Edinburgh now open
Independent restaurant operators City District Group, founders of Fazenda Bar & Grill, opened the doors to their first Scottish restaurant on Friday 23rd February. The £2m refurbishment of the George Street site includes 175 covers incorporating a 40-cover bar, plus a private dining room. The interiors feature banquette seating in tan leather upholstery with Brazilian … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Ben Marks
Chef Ben Marks opened Perilla in London's Newington Green in November 2016 with friend and restaurateur Matt Emmerson following a series of pop-ups. The restaurant is supported by leading industry figures, including Claridge's executive chef Martyn Nail, Phil Howard of Elystan Street and Corinthia London managing director Thomas Kochs. Ben started in the industry at 15 as … [Read more...]
SSP opens Sip & Stone restaurant in Belfast
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is set to open a new premium restaurant bar concept, called Sip & Stone at Belfast International Airport. The new bar, which will open at the beginning of March 2018, will feature a menu that has a focus on local dishes, recipes and ingredients and will offer steaks, burgers, sausages and … [Read more...]