19th May 2021 A Japanese izakaya bar concept is to open in Shoreditchin June. Dominic Lakehe co founder of Canteen and Spiritland co-founder , is launching Apothecary in the former Merchants Tavern premises in Charlotte Road. Named after its Victorian antecedents in the same building, the space will feature live DJ sessions. There will also […]
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18th May 2021 US-based Tao Group Hospitality has acquired Hakkasan Group, creating a “premium hospitality powerhouse that includes a global portfolio of brands and properties with significant potential for future growth”. The newly combined company operates 61 entertainment dining and nightlife venues in 22 markets across five continents. These include Tao Group Hospitality’s Tao, Marquee,
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16th May 2021 An initiative upcycling sari fabric is providing opportunities for marginalised women in India and Bangladesh, resulting in the creation of beautiful handmade bags, cushions, quilts and scarves. Sold by Shakti.ism, the range reflects the artisans’ innovative, artistic style. Millions of saris are made every year. Brilliantly coloured and patterned, they are eventually
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17th May 2021 Lee Johnson and Sinead Campbell, winners of BBC Two’s My Million Pound Menu, has opened a Filipino street-food concept, Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen, after pitching their concept to judges on the BBC show. It has opened open its permanent home in Kerb’s indoor food market at Seven Dials in Covent Garden, after
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17th May 2021 The former head chef of renowned Indian restaurant Benares will be part of a new high end restaurant. Ritu Seasons of India will see Navin Prasad, who also worked at Zaika in Kensington, open in Blenheim Terrace, St John’s Wood in July. The restaurant’s focus, as the name suggests, will be on
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16th May 2021 Hot Chilli in Bolton has had its licence revoked after a police raid discovered more than 60 guests at an illegal lockdown wedding reception. On 21st February police found a wedding party in full swing, The event, when indoor mixing between different households was prohibited, resulted in fixed penalty notices of £200
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16th May 2021 Birmingham-based wrap and noodle brand Chop and Wok has opened a site in Walsall – its ninth outlet. The company has opened the restaurant in Bridge Street. Franchisee Haydor Ali said: “I really wanted to contribute to the regeneration of the Bridge Street area in Walsall and knew straight away Chop and
Executive chef Jeremy Villanueva Filipino, of the award-winning Romulo Café on Kensington High Street, will be introducing new menu featuring Britsh produce with a Filipino twist, when the restaurant reopens on 18th May. New additions include Beef Pares Mami (slow poached beef rib slices in a light broth, delicately scented with aniseed and garnished with
14th May 2021 Sri Lankan-born executive chef Mario Perera is showcasing vibrant, colourful and spiced dishes from Sri Lanka at the new rooftop restaurant at The Dorchester, until 30th May 2021. The latest gourmet culinary experience, ‘A taste of Sri Lanka’ is the third instalment of The Dorchester’s summer series. Mario has combined his Sri
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13th May 2021 Rosa’s Thai Cafe is to open a third venue. The latest at Paradise, Birmingham adding to those at Two Chamberlain Square overlooking Town Hall and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Rosa’s Thai Cafe was launched in 2008 by chef Saiphin Moore and her husband Alex, and the restaurant has a reputation for
