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Pubs and restaurants are still having to close en masse due to the so-called ‘pingdemic’. Staff, already difficult to find and few and far between, are being told to self-isolate by the NHS app. It’s leading to closures. Still, even after repeated calls from the industry for the Government to tweak the system and allow […]
Russell Norman has revealed his new restaurant Trattoria Brutto will open in September. Following a short delay caused by licensing issues, the Polpo founder will launch his latest venture at the former Hix Oyster and Chop House in Smithfield. Trattoria Brutto will serve Italian food as expected of Norman and will open from 8am for […]
JKS Restaurants has taken over Arcade Food Hall at Centre Point and will reopen the site this November. The food hall will feature eight new kitchens, an independent restaurant on the mezzanine level, a counter dining experience as well as a standalone bar and outdoor dining. “This will be the first venue to showcase JKS […]
Here is our weekly round-up of what the national and local restaurant critics were writing about in the week ending 25 July 2021. ***** The Sunday Times “What to do when the restaurant you’ve travelled quite far to review probably shouldn’t be open to paying guests yet?” Marina O’Loughlin turned the tables on The Hotel […]
A Monopoly inspired restaurant will open in the West End next month. Following on from the likes of Park Row and Ave Mario, it is another boisterous, riotous, theme park-like attraction which appears all the rage right now. Maybe people want to have fun? The restaurant and bar, on Tottenham Court Road, will sit next […]
Tom Kerridge has been brought in to design the menus for the new Pavilion private members’ club in London’s Knightsbridge. The six-storey property, which opened last week, has a serviced club and members’ lounge, two members’ bars, 17 private office spaces and one penthouse suite. The interiors were designed by Russell Sage Studio. The chef’s […]
Akoko in Fitzrovia has appointed Theo Clench as its new executive chef. Clench joined Akoko in December last year as temporary chef director, and was brought in to oversee the restaurant following the departure of head chef William Chilila, who left just a few months after opening. Owner Aji Akokomi said he has spent months […]
Simon Rogan will launch a new culinary academy in collaboration with Kendal College. The school will focus on nurturing aspiring chefs through a specialised apprenticeship and the aim is to see young talent gain the experience to be commis chef level. The Simon Rogan Academy is currently recruiting its first cohort of students, with space […]
Elliot’s, the Borough Market restaurant from Samanthan Lim and Brett Redman, will open a second site on 121-123 Mare Street. The new restaurant will feature dishes from the the original Elliot’s menu, as well items from the wood fired grill, sourdough pizza and an all natural wine list. The new site will open almost 10 […]
The cult bakery and social enterprise The Dusty Knuckle will open a second site on Green Lanes in Haringey at the end of July. The bakery is slated to be the big sister to the Dalston original. The Dusty Knuckle started back in 2014 by three friends Max, Rebecca and Daisy as a bakery, café and social enterprise with […]
