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Ashley Palmer-Watts announces departure from The Fat Duck Group

Published 3 January 2020

After 20 years, Ashley Palmer-Watts has announced he is to leave The Fat Duck Group. In a statement posted to …

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Bakery and café Brick House announces closure

Published 2 January 2020

The team behind sourdough bakery and café Brick House has announced they will not be re-opening both their Peckham and …

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Pizza Pilgrims to launch immersive restaurant in Victoria

Published 20 December 2019

On 13 January Pizza Pilgrims is to launch an immersive pizza pilgrimage restaurant in Victoria. The pizzeria will be an …

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Sessions Arts Club to open in 2020

Published 19 December 2019

Sessions Arts club, a new creative studio from painter Jonny Gent together with business partners restaurateur Jon Spiteri and architect …

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Andrew Lloyd Webber to open restaurant with Caprice Holdings

Published 18 December 2019

LW Theatres has announced that Caprice Holdings will launch a restaurant within the Theatre Royal Drury Lane when it reopens …

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Gregory Marchand launches collaboration with Sushi Shop

Published 17 December 2019

In January, Gregory Marchand will launch a collaborative menu with European sushi brand Sushi Shop. The collaboration will be available …

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The Hoxton to open in Rome

Published 16 December 2019

The Hoxton has announced that Rome will be the location of the brand’s 10th hotel. The Hoxton, Rome will be …

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Alan Yau to launch Mozzasando

Published 16 December 2019

Veteran restaurateur and Wagamama founder Alan Yau has joined forces with the team behind mozarella bar Obicà to launch Mozzasando. …

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Monica Berg launches digital platform ‘Back of House’

Published 13 December 2019

Internationally renowned bartender Monica Berg has launched a new digital platform- Back of House. The free online resource provides a …

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Entries now open for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2020

Published 12 December 2019

Entries for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2020 are now open. Since 2012 the awards have celebrated …

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Queens of Mayfair to open in March

Published 12 December 2019

Two young entrepreneurs Victoria Sheppard (30) and sister Grace Sheppard (28) have announced they are opening coffee shop and wine …

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Kudu to open two new sites

Published 11 December 2019

Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams, the duo behind Peckham restaurant Kudu, are to open two new sites in early 2020. …

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Ampéli coming to Fitzrovia

Published 10 December 2019

Ampéli is to become the latest Charlotte Street opening in January. Founded by Jenny Pagan, Ampèli will be a modern …

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HIX Soho to close

Published 9 December 2019

Mark Hix has announced that HIX Soho will close permanently on 22 December. After a decade on Brewer Street, Hix …

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Chavot to leave Bob Bob Cité

Published 6 December 2019

After less than a year, renowned chef Eric Chavot is leaving Bob Bob Cité. Leonid Shutov, who owns the restaurant, …

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Hoppers to open in King’s Cross

Published 5 December 2019

The popular Sri Lankan restaurant Hoppers is set to open in King’s Cross in February. Following the success of its …

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Roe completes last service at Pop Brixton

Published 4 December 2019

Seafood restaurant Roe has sadly announced via Instagram that it completed its last service at Pop Brixton on Saturday 30 …

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Dishoom to open in Birmingham

Published 3 December 2019

The team behind Dishoom have announced that Dishoom Birmingham will open in Spring 2020. The popular Bombay café will be …

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Colette to open in Chelsea

Published 2 December 2019

On 20 January 2020 traiteur and deli Colette will be opening in Chelsea. Colette will serve fresh food with sustainable …

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30 under 30 Class of 2019/20

Published 2 December 2019

In association with CMS Law Anaïs van Manen, 28 Head of research and development, BAO Fed up of staring a …

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28 Market Place confirms opening date

Published 29 November 2019

Restaurant, bakery and wine shop 28 Market Place has announced it will be opening on 3 January 2020. Located in …

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Chef Gary Rhodes dies aged 59

Published 29 November 2019

Restaurateur and chef and television personality Gary Rhodes OBE has passed away aged 59. It is believed he died suddenly …

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Westbury dismisses Williams

Published 27 November 2019

Following eight years leading Alyn Williams at The Westbury, the Mayfair hotel have now dismissed the chef. Williams claims the …

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Chris Simpson announced as new head chef of Pensons

Published 26 November 2019

Lee Westcott has decided to step down from his role as head chef of Pensons at the end of 2019. …

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Brindisa to launch new site in Borough

Published 25 November 2019

Spanish food and hospitality business Brindisa is to open Brindisa Kitchen at The Borough Market in January. Their newest Borough …

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BARBOUN to open in Shoreditch

Published 22 November 2019

A new eastern Mediterranean restaurant and bar is to open on Great Eastern Street next month. BARBOUN is the latest …

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The Hoxton launches flexible 24-hour check-in/out

Published 20 November 2019

An industry first, The Hoxton has launched free 24-hour flexible check-in and check-out for guests in all of its hotels …

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Manteca opening on Great Marlborough Street

Published 19 November 2019

Chris Leach of 10 Heddon Street is to launch Manteca. Set to open on 22 November on Great Marlborough Street …

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Alex and Saiphin Moore rescue Ceviche from administration

Published 18 November 2019

Founders of the Rosa’s Thai Cafe restaurant group Alex and Saiphin Moore have saved the Ceviche restaurant group from administration …

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The Connaught Grill to return in 2020

Published 15 November 2019

The legendary Connaught Grill is set to reopen in early 2020. Between the years of 1955 to 2000, The Connaught …