In the UK they are almost as ubiquitous as Starbucks or McDonald’s, now PizzaExpress will be rolled-out across China, following a £900m buyout by a Chinese private equity firm. The chain, founded in London’s Soho back in 1965, has more than 500 outlets across the country and has inspired the biggest European restaurant sector deal of […]
It’s all happening in Manchester at the moment. No sooner have the duo behind trendy Hawksmoor announced plans to open an outpost there than the trendy(ish) Ibérica group unveils plans to join them. The tapas restaurant, with four sites already in London, has long been praised by reporters for its authentic Spanish dishes. Even as the […]
Ollie and Richard Gladwin, the brothers behind Notting Hill’s rip-roaringly successful “farm-to-plate” restaurant, The Shed, are planning to open a second venture. The pair have taken over Choys Chinese restaurant at 172 King’s Road in Chelsea, which will relaunch as Rabbit, a 48-cover venue focused on nose-to-tail cooking. The pint-sized original took over Kensington’s venerable Ark […]
You’ve read all our news and reviews of Edinburgh’s best restaurants, now here’s your chance to try one for yourself. Harden’s has teamed up with celebrated chef Tony Singh to offer a three course dinner for two and a bottle of wine at his new West Linton restaurant, The Old Bakehouse. Situated in a picture-perfect village […]
With the Scottish independence referendum imminent, who knows what the future may hold? Perhaps the next time we travel to visit our northern neighbours we will need to go armed with passports? Edinburgh is a particular highlight for those who love eating out, being the best-provided dining conurbation outside the Smoke. So just in case […]
The Editors’ review of Strand Dining Rooms It’s a handy enough place for breakfast or tea and coffee but we’re not sure it persuades as a lunch/dinner destination. Ms Maschler enjoys ‘ethereal’ and ‘extraordinary’ food at Wormwood The Evening Standard critic is back from her hiatus and thrilled to discover a new Notting Hill […]
Gosh, London really must be running out of prime property – new restaurant WC opened not just underground, but also on the site of a former public toilet. Founders Andy Bell and Jayke Mangion have been toiling away for two years to save this derelict 100-year-old listed loo at Clapham Common tube station, which has reopened as […]
Mere mortals may soon be able to bag a table at the smoking hot Chiltern Firehouse as the Marylebone restaurant is now open for breakfast and lunch. There’s been a lot of conjecture as to when (and if) Nuno Mendes might extend his menu to include anything other than dinner, so now let us all collectively […]
Soho hotel and restaurant One Leicester Street (formerly St John Chinatown) has been sold for the second time in just two years. The seemingly problematic site, once part of the legendary St John group, went into administration in 2013 but was rescued at the eleventh hour by Loh Lik Peng of the Unlisted Collection, which […]
A handy destination for visitors and locals alike, this British brasserie on the corner of Trafalgar Square is open all day and ideal for breakfast, coffee or tea; on our early-days visit, however, its attractions as a lunch or dinner destination were less persuasive. The Wolseley has a lot to answer for. When the Piccadilly […]
