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Chef Jakob Grant opens Deal bistro Cherub’s upstairs at The Bohemian public house on seafront

Chef Jakob Grant opens Deal bistro

By James McAllister

Former Bouchon Racine chef Jakob Grant has opened his first solo restaurant venture, a bistro located upstairs at The Bohemian public house on the seafront in Deal, Kent.

Azzurri to bring California-based fast casual concept Dave’s Hot Chicken to UK with 60 openings planned

Azzurri to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to UK

By James McAllister

Azzurri Group is to bring California-based fast casual concept Dave’s Hot Chicken to the UK with a view to opening 60 sites under the brand beginning in London next year.

Capdesia exits Marugame Udon Europe

Capdesia exits Marugame Udon Europe

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Marugame Udon Europe parent company Toridoll Holdings is to take full ownership of the noodle restaurant group, with Capdesia successfully exiting its investment.

Zero waste restaurant Silo has reached its £10,000 crowdfunding target to build a Fermentation Factory

Silo’s Fermentation Factory crowdfund reaches target

By James McAllister

Hackney-based zero-waste restaurant Silo has successfully reached its £10,000 crowdfunding target to build a Fermentation Factory that will produce commercial quantities of koji and beer grain miso.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Jeremy Clarkson's plan to open a pub, the sudden closure of London restaurant All’onda, and Hawksmoor exploring a potential sale.

Jackson Boxer has partnered with hospitality operator Experimental Group to launch new bistro restaurant Henri in London

Latest opening: Henri

By James McAllister

Chef Jackson Boxer has once again partnered with hospitality operator Experimental Group to launch a new bistro concept in central London.

Mediterra book review Ben Tish

Book review: Mediterra

By Joe Lutrario

Cubitt House chef director Ben Tish is on familiar territory with this collection of simple yet distinctive Mediterranean recipes.

New drinks launches for restaurants Botivo, Black Lines and Aluna Tropica rum

Liquid assets: July 2024

By Restaurant

Botivo's first limited edition product and House of Suntory's Tsukuriwake series are among our top picks for this month's new drinks releases.

Hawksmoor explores potential sale that could value the steakhouse restaurant group at £100m

Hawksmoor explores potential sale

By James McAllister

Steakhouse group Hawksmoor has been put up for sale in a deal that could value the restaurant chain at about £100m.

July's key restaurant openings including the return of Des Gunewardena, Albert's Schloss London, and new Jason Atherton hotdog concept

Restaurant radar: July 2024

By James McAllister

The return of Des Gunewardena, a huge cook haus and beer palace in central London, and a new hotdog concept from Jason Atherton are among this month's key restaurant openings.

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Jeremy Clarkson buys Cotswolds pub

By James McAllister

Jeremy Clarkson is to launch his own pub after acquiring The Windmill, a former wedding and banqueting venue set in five acres of countryside near Burford, Oxfordshire.

Book review: Clare Finney's Hungry Heart

Book review: Hungry Heart

By Stefan Chomka

Clare Finney’s personal account of her memories through food is Nigel Slater’s Toast for a new generation.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to expand into India

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to expand into India

By Restaurant

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants (GRR) is making its first move into India through a partnership with Travel Food Services (TFS), India’s leading travel food and beverage company.

Too Many Critics restaurant industry charity event raises £143,000

Too Many Critics charity event raises £143,000

By James McAllister

Charity fundraiser Too Many Critics, which sees food writers swapping their pens for aprons, has raised a record breaking £143,012 for Action Against Hunger through its latest event.

High-reaching yakitori restaurant in London Junsei opens first international outpost in Indonesia

Junsei opens first international outpost

By James McAllister

Junsei, the high-reaching yakitori restaurant in London’s Marylebone, has launched an international outpost in Indonesia, with further expansion planned.

New York-style bagel concept It’s Bagels will open a second London site in August in Notting Hill

It’s Bagels heads to Notting Hill

By James McAllister

New York-style bagel concept It’s Bagels will open a second London site in August following the success of its location in Primrose Hill.

Taqueria CDMX Tacos opens in London with taste of Mexico City

Latest opening: CDMX Tacos

By Restaurant

London has welcomed a new taqueria promising to bring the vibe of Mexico City to the capital.

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