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Sari upcycling benefits marginalised women in India and Bangladesh

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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Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen

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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Nineth Chop & Wok

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

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Romulo Cafe

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

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Third Rosa Thai

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

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Vietnamese Street Kitchen Moves

12th May 2021 Birmingham-based Vietnamese Street Kitchen (VSK) is to relocated Birmingham’s Brindleyplace to the Bullring. The independent, family-run business has taken a 140-cover space opposite Selfridges. Set within the Bullring’s St Martin’s Square dining and leisure hub, its heated outdoor terrace is now open in line with government restrictions. The restaurant has a cocktail

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Kushi reopens following 15,000 charity meal give-away

11th May 2021 The award-winning family-owned chain of Kushi restaurants and takeaways in Essex, is set to reopen to dine-in customers on Monday 17th May, with some exciting new Indian and Bangladeshi dishes with a weekly-changing specials board. Known for their exceptional dining experience, distinctive décor and mouth-watering food, the six-strong group, has venues in

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