1st July 2021 Michelin-listed and former Asian Curry Awards winner Grand Trunk Road on the East London/Essex margins has appointed Arup Dasgupta, as its new Head Chef. Dasgupta replaces Daya Sharma has has opened Dulwich Heritage in South London. Chef Dasgupta who is skilled in Western, Classical Indian a variety of Asian cuisines, and has […]
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26th June 2021 Celebrity chef, restauranteur and former Asian Curry Awards winner Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL has been appointed group chef ambassador of The Clink Charity, where he will follow in the footsteps of Albert Roux ,who held the post previously. Todiwala is a long-time supporter of The Clink Charity’s work and he previously held
25th June 2021 Wimbledon Garden Gin Wimbledon Brewery has created a premium dry gin to embody Englishness: “sweet but tart, smooth yet bold, a follower but 100% unique,” in time for the tennis tournament. This spirit is made in small batches, using botanicals found in abudance on Wimbledon Common. Floral notes of the locally foraged
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23rd June 2021 Junsei, a Yakitori restaurant, led by Chef Aman Lakhiani is to open on in Marylebone on 1st July. Yakitor (meaning ‘grilled bird’ in Japanese), pairs fine-tuned butchery skills and an intimate understanding of grilling techniques to deliver unparalleled umami flavour that honours every part of the animal. Junsei (‘pure’ in Japanese) refers
House of Lords presentation dinner delayed Restaurants Awards in Manchester and Edinburgh open for nominations 21st June 2021 Mohamed Najib Ali of the Maya Bar & Restaurant in Atherstone in the Midlands, has been crowned the winner of the prestigious Asian & Oriental Chef Awards in London. Contestants were drawn from the hundreds of public
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20th June 2021 OTE – the Original Turkish Eatery –inspired by the Esnaf Lokantasi – aninformal cafeteria-style restaurants cateing for local tradesmen and workers on their lunch breaks, has opened in London. Operating in Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, OTE offers its signature moulded tray with four main components: a “base” such as Bulgur rice, a
18th June 2021 Rosa’s Thai Cafe is to opening in Bloomsbury and King’s Cross. The company has acquired the former ASK Italian unit in Grafton Way and a shell unit of Caledonian Road. Last month, the business opened its first Midlands restaurant, at Paradise Birmingham. The company is also currently on-site at the ex-Bella Italia
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16th June 2021 Za’ta, the London-based Lebanese fast food concept led by, Francis Zahar, and former Pret A Manger and EAT executive Ed Grimes, is aiming to grow to a 10-strong estate over the coming next year Za’ta opned in Baker Street last year, inspired by the recipes of Zahar’s mother, Nadia. The menu includes
16th June 2021 Kushi Chefs Among Asian & Oriental Chef Awards Contestants Two chefs at the award-winning, family-owned chain of Kushi restaurants and takeaways in Essex, are among 12 chefs who will compete in the national Asian & Oriental Chef Awards. The cook-off will take place at on Monday 21st June 2021 in the Pillars
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14th June 20121 DUSK reveals Vegan Tasting Menu of Molecular Gastronomy – with unique ‘tea flight’ The award-winning DUSK Restaurant in Brentwood, Essex, has introduced a 5-couse vegan tasting menu of spectacular molecular gastronomy. DUSK’s Executive Head Chef Stephen Gomes made his name winning numerous accolades with Moksh restaurant in Cardiff, for visually stunning creations,
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