Des Gunewardina (left in photo), half of the D&D London operation that took over Conran Restaurants in a 2006 management buy-out, has left the company “to pursue other ventures”, days before it opens its 41st venue, Orelle in Birmingham. His co-founder David Loewi, the other D who served as deputy chairman and chief operating officer, […]
Three London restaurants closed last week after their parent company went into administration. Parabola at the Design Museum, Luytens, a casual, lunch-friendly bistro, and Clerkenwell’s British restaurant Albion all closed with immediate effect on June 20. The closure involves three restaurants owned by Sir Terence and Lady Conran, and Peter Prescott. The Conran family will […]
Claude Bosi has joined forces with Sir Terence Conran to launch a new restaurant at Bibendum in Michelin House, South Kensington next year. To be called Claude Bosi at Bibendum, it will open in the spring following a full refurbishment of the distinctive building — once the French tyre firm’s London HQ. Hibiscus, Bosi’s foodie temple […]
For those of you who haven’t yet been to the top of the City’s newest skyscraper, the ‘Walkie Talkie’, there’s now another compelling reason (besides those showstopping views). Fenchurch – the restaurant 37 floors up at Sky Garden – has launched a new menu for just in time for the warmer weather. Dishes have been devised […]
