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Latest opening: Fenix
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (55+ words) And another thing: Permanently Unique is due to open a third Fenix, in Dubai, later this year although the current war in Iran could hamper its progress. Stratton House, 80 Piccadilly, London W1J 8HX By Como - A Global Payments Company Paid for by…...
Uncorked: Paul Biwand
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (472+ words) Tell us about the moment you first became interested in wine Culturally, wine has always been a constant in my life, but I can pinpoint a particularly heavy wine night we hosted with Fabio Porro, my then head sommelier, at…...
Salad-bowl concept Atis heads to St James’s
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (213+ words) Located close to St James's Park and Parliament Square, the 3,600 sq ft will seat 60 guests, making it the brand's largest site to date in terms of covers. Interiors have been designed by Day Trip Studio and will feature bespoke wall…...
The Evolv Collection brings its Tavern brand to Birmingham
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (361+ words) The new venue will be located within the bar space at 24 Stories, formerly Orelle, and is set to transform it into a 17th- and 18th-century-inspired tavern. The Birmingham venue will offer "5 pints all day, every day, including lager, IPA and Guinness,…...
Latest opening: Sale e Pepe Mare
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (129+ words) The vibe: Thesleff Group has made full use of the already impressive dining room. The 5,000 sq ft space seats 94, with a private dining room for up to 18 guests. Design details include warm wood panelling, plush Italian fabrics and an impressive…...
From physics to fire: Caroline Martins on her unconventional career shift
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (403+ words) After appearing on MasterChef Brazil, Martins moved to London in 2017 to study at Le Cordon Bleu before gaining experience in kitchens including Galvin La Chapelle, Pidgin and Kitchen Table. She later moved to Manchester, where a series of pop-ups, private…...
James Cochran’s Around the Cluck brand returns with pub residency
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (183+ words) The brand has taken over the kitchen of the third-generation family-run Old Street pub and operates daily, serving its signature fried chicken alongside a Sunday roast offering. Trays of wings and chicken tenders with either Szechuan chili oil, sesame, and…...
Analysis finds most major restaurant chains exceed 95% top hygiene ratings
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (517+ words) But the deep-dive into Food Standards Agency data by Protecting.co.uk also found that standards can vary significantly between brands. Several major operators have no sites rated below 4 (good), including Nandos, Dominos, Five Guys, Tortilla, German Doner Kebab and…...
Dal Fiorentino chooses Notting Hill for fifth site
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (211+ words) The concept centres around schiacciata, a flatbread synonymous with Tuscany and Umbria and widely available throughout Florence. With a focus on fresh and premium ingredients, the schiacciata is made daily with options including the Machiavelli - Tuscan pancetta, stracciatella cheese, nduja…...
Aktar Islam seeks key team members for long-mooted Bristol restaurant project
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (355+ words) First revealed via an Instagram post in September last year and later reported by local media, the project will be located in the former site of Indian restaurant The Mint Room in Clifton, one of Bristol's most upmarket areas. Speaking…...