Casual Dining

How I Got Here: Saiphin Moore

24-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Born in Thailand, Saiphin Moore founded Rosa’s Thai as a street food stall with husband Alex in 2007. Later this month the pair will open their first northern site in Liverpool, taking the chain to 16 locations.

Beer + Burger Store to open third London restaurant

23-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Burgeoning London restaurant group Beer + Burger Store is to open a third site, in King’s Cross, this week.

Patisserie Holdings calls in administrators

22-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Patisserie Holdings has called in the administrators after being unable to renew its bank facilities.

French chef receives unwanted two Michelin stars

22-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

A French chef who asked to be stripped of his Michelin stars was surprised to find his restaurant back in the latest edition of the guide on Monday.

How Flight Club hit the bullseye with its darts-based concept

22-Jan-2019 By Mel Flaherty

Flight Club is fusing technology and food and drink to create a concept that can be rolled out across the country.

The AA reveals new three and four rosette restaurants

22-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The AA has named 19 new restaurants that have received its higher-level three and four rosette ratings.

Chef Andrew Fairlie dies aged 55

22-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Renowned Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie has died following a long illness.

Crowdfund launched to publish Gerard Basset's memoirs

21-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

A crowdfunding page has launched to support the publication of the memoirs of sommelier Gerard Basset OBE, who passed away last week.

Flash-grilled: Fergus Jackson

18-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The baker behind Peckham Rye and East Dulwich's Brick House on Twiglets, Simon Hopkinson and toast.

Latest opening: Burger & Beyond

18-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

High profile street food outfit Burger & Beyond has launched its first restaurant.

Friday Five: the week's top news

18-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week.

Tom and Michaela Kitchin: "You're only as good as your last meal"

18-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The husband and wife team launched their fourth restaurant, Southside Scran, in Edinburgh in November and have just opened a fifth, a 14-room hotel and restaurant called Bonnie Badger, on Scotland’s east coast.

My Million Pound Menu hopefuls to pop-up at Hush in Mayfair

17-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Nepalese food concept XXVI, now renamed as KityCow, has secured investment from Hush restaurant owner Jamie Barber and Atul Kochhar despite failing to secure investment on TV show My Million Pound Menu.

How I Got Here: Jonathan Recanati

17-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Former Banker Jonathan Recanati founded healthy fast casual concept Farmer J in 2014 and now operates two locations in the City of London.

Korean restaurant Unimini to open in the City

17-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

A Korean concept from the team behind fried chicken brand CheeMC is launching in central London.

We read it for you: this month's crop of new books reviewed

17-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Restaurant magazine runs down the latest publications that should be gracing your shelves.

PizzaExpress to enter food to go sector

17-Jan-2019 By James Wallin

PizzaExpress is to launch spin-off brand, ZA, next month with an all-dining offer centred around pizza slices, BigHospitality's sister website MCA has learnt.

Industry pays tribute to Gerard Basset after he loses battles with cancer

16-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The restaurant and wine worlds have paid tribute to Master of Wine and Hotel du Vin co-founder Gerard Basset who lost his battle with cancer today (16 January).

London tapas bar launches crowdfund for second restaurant

16-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

London wine and tapas bar L’Oculto has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the opening of a restaurant and wine bar in Brockley.

Latest opening: Farzi Café

16-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

London's latest high-profile Indian restaurant launch offers a modern yet authentic take on subcontinental cuisine.

The Treby Arms closes over a year after losing Michelin star

16-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Treby Arms gastropub in Devon has closed just over a year after it lost its Michelin star.

What to expect at The Foodservice Show and The Professional Kitchen Show 2019

15-Jan-2019 By Restaurant

The Foodservice Show and The Professional Kitchen Show are returning to NEC Birmingham on 22-23 January.

Original Ed's Easy Diner to reopen as Slim Chickens

15-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has closed the original Ed’s Easy Diner restaurant in London’s Soho and will reopen it under the Slim Chickens brand next month.

Franck Desains on Mariage Frères' London tea emporium and restaurant

15-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The deputy managing director of high-end French tea company Mariage Frères on the group's recently launched London flagship.

The Culpeper team to double up with the opening of The Buxton

15-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The team behind popular Shoreditch pub and restaurant with rooms The Culpeper is to open a second, similar, venture nearby in the capital.

Hampshire restaurant at centre of pink burger row closes

15-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The Southsea restaurant at the centre of a row over pink burgers has closed its doors after running out of cash to pay its legal bills.

Zero heroes: 10 booze-free drinks to raise your Dry January game

15-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

One in three people aged 16-24 never drink alcohol, but that doesn’t mean they’re not out for a good time. Here’s 10 drinks to keep their pub high this Dry January.

Shaun Rankin and Grantley Hall partner on fine dining restaurant

14-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chef Shaun Rankin is to open a fine dining restaurant at the upcoming Grantley Hall country house hotel in North Yorkshire.

Edinburgh's Söderberg group to make London debut

14-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Edinburgh café and bakery group Söderberg is to open its first London site, in Soho, this month.

Flat Iron receives £5m funding towards expansion

14-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Steak restaurant chain Flat Iron has received a £5m funding package from alternative lender ThinCats.

Mowgli lines up second Manchester restaurant

11-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Indian street food group Mowgli is to open its second Manchester restaurant later this month.

Friday Five: the week's top news

11-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

We round up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Who or what do chefs want to see come to the UK in 2019?

11-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

We asked members of the industry which chef, restaurant or cuisine they would like to see arrive in the UK this year.

The Alchemist confirms further London openings

10-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Alchemist, the restaurant and cocktail bar group, has confirmed plans to open a fourth London site in 2019.

The Lowdown: chromotherapy menus

10-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Soho’s Chotto Matte has launched a chromotherapy food and cocktail menu in collaboration with Island Poké.

How I Got Here: Lee Streeton

10-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Lee Streeton’s cooking CV includes Caprice Holdings and Hix Mayfair. He is currently head chef of Art Yard Bar & Kitchen

What do you think 2019 will bring for the restaurant industry?

10-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

We asked industry members for their predictions on what 2019 might hold for the restaurant sector.

Restaurant's Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 winners revealed

09-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The winners of Restaurant magazine's annual Readers’ Choice Awards have been revealed.

Loungers set to open 25 new sites in 2019

09-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

All-day dining restaurant group Loungers will continue its ambitious expansion plans, with the opening of a further 25 sites this year.

Seven things we want to see in the hospitality industry in 2019

09-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

Our wish-list for this year includes a plan to end no-shows, a more diverse workforce and a high street restaurant revival.

Polpetto restaurant site put up for sale

09-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The site of Polpetto, the Polpo group’s Italian-inspired restaurant in Soho, has been put on the market.

Last year's My Million Pound Menu contestants - where are they now?

08-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

With the second series of My Million Pound Menu airing this evening, we take a look at what last year’s crop of contestants are up to now.

Chef Ernst Van Zyl takes on The Glazebury gastropub

08-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chef Ernst Van Zyl has taken on a Warrington pub and restaurant for his next project.

Bonnie Gull co-founder to launch Chelsea restaurant and fishmongers

08-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Bonnie Gull co-founder Alex Hunter is to open a fishmongers cum seafood bar in Chelsea this April.

Pizza chain run by industry veterans launches £400k crowdfund

08-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Fledging sourdough pizza chain Three Joes has launched a £400,000 crowdfunding campaign towards its expansion.

MEATliquor Brixton closes, but looks to relocate

08-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

MEATailer has closed its MEATliquor Brixton restaurant after five years at the Market Row site in south London.

'Craft' pasta restaurant to open second site

07-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Andrew Macleod’s pasta restaurant Emilia’s is to open a second site, in Aldgate, this February.

Chipotle opens first UK restaurant in nearly four years

07-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chipotle is to open its first UK restaurant in three and a half years, in the City of London today (7 January).

Carluccio’s to pay for ‘settled status’ for EU staff

07-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Carluccio’s is to pay for its 1,550 non-British EU employees to apply for ‘settled-status’ in the UK after Brexit.

Latest opening: Imperial Treasure

04-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The latest in a flurry of internationally-owned Asian restaurants has opened in London.