As one Manchester institution, Simon Rimmer’s Greens vegetarian restaurant, announced its closure this week, another would-be Manc institution took flight – Louis (see photograph), billed as a “love letter” to Italian-American dining, complete with live jazz and a ‘no-phones’ policy. Greens announced its closure with a post saying, “It is with deep regret that the board […]
One of London’s most heavily trailed openings of the year has been postponed indefinitely with the news this week that Brad Carter is no longer involved with the Undercroft project in Mayfair. Brad closed his hit Birmingham restaurant Carter’s of Mosley last year, and in April announced that he would open Undercroft in the crypt […]
A new Provençal restaurant is scheduled to open next week in Belgravia’s grand neo-classical Pantechnicon building, which is being relaunched following a reshuffle of its line-up by the Dubai-based Sunset Hospitality Group. Sachi, the Japanese restaurant formerly located on the lower ground floor, has moved upstairs to the second floor with a bar on the […]
The husband-and-wife chefs behind Bristol Korean restaurant Bokman are to launch their second venture next week. Dongnae, from Kyu Jeong Jeon and Duncan Robertson, opens next Friday (27 September) on foodie Chandos Road in Redland. They say, “The name Dongnae (동네) means ‘neighbourhood’ in Korean, and we’re absolutely thrilled to become part of the vibrant […]
A young couple have opened an ambitious debut restaurant in the Cheshire village of Farndon, on the Welsh border six miles from Wrexham. Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade moved fast when the opportunity arose, transforming a former café in the heart of the village in just four weeks. Their bistro, 209, opens every day for breakfast […]
Our round-up of what the nation’s restaurant reviewers were writing about in the week up to 15th September 2024 The Evening Standard Exit Jimi Famurewa The week was dominated by the ending of Jimi Famurewa’s tenure as the Evening Standard’s chief restaurant reviewer – a role made famous by his illustrious predecessor Fay Maschler, who became […]
Hammersmith’s Base Face Pizza and rapper Tinie Tempah’s soul-food project Raps are the headline acts for a new ‘Riverside Market’ hospitality hub opening next year behind Fulham FC’s new stand on the Thames Path. The ultra-modern 8,000-seater Riverside Stand has been built at historic Craven Cottage over the past five years and comes into full […]
The Ivy has unveiled its first branch in Northern Ireland – just as the chain’s owner, Richard Caring, appears close to finalising its billion-pound sale. The new Belfast branch – the 42nd Ivy – occupies a prime central site in Cleaver House, opposite the City Hall on Donegall Square, and is smartly kitted out with red plush banquettes […]
A northern Thai barbecue specialist inspired by the night markets of Chiang Mai launches in Borough Market next week. Khao Bird is the latest residency upstairs at the Globe Tavern, and is an offshoot of Brighton restaurant Lucky Khao. Khao Bird will use produce from suppliers close to the market including Kernel Beer, Ice Cream […]
Well-travelled chef Greg Clarke and restaurant manager Matty Salvetti open their debut project together next week – El Bolillo, an ambitious new-wave taqueria in Hove. El Bolillo – Mexican street slang for ‘white boy’ – has taken over the site formerly occupied by Los Amigos and Pesca, and reflects Greg’s take on a cuisine that clearly […]
