Provençal bistro Socca in Mayfair has closed down suddenly, in what is an unusual backward step for its co-founders Samyukta Nair and Claude Bosi – separately, two of London’s most prolific restaurateurs in recent years. The pair announced the move without any notice on Saturday (30 November), saying “It is with a very heavy heart that […]
Claude Bosi has been appointed chef-director of the new ultra-high-end Peninsular London hotel, which is due to open this spring near Hyde Park Corner. His rooftop restaurant, Brooklands, will serve contemporary European cuisine, and features a cigar tasting lounge with walk-in humidor. The hotel is the latest international incarnation of the landmark Hong Kong hotel […]