Jamie Oliver to launch Union Jacks at Central St. Giles
Jamie Oliver is to open the first outlet of his new Union Jacks restaurant concept at Central St Giles in London’s West End this autumn.
Archives for August 1, 2011
Great British Beer Festival kicks off in London
The number of ale drinkers and real ale breweries in the UK have risen significantly over the past five years, creating a new market for more growth, says CAMRA as the Great British Beer Festival opens its doors today in London.
Redefining the gastropub: Why there's a need to do it
When the term 'gastropub' was coined in the ’90s few could have predicted its use would become so widespread. What was once a useful descriptor for a serious food pub has become a catch-all for all manner of places.
Thomas Keller Harrods pop-up inspires 'cheeky supper club'
Food writer and events organiser Sabrina Ghayour has announced plans to host a 'cheeky supper club' called The French Launderette in London this autumn to coincide with the launch of chef Thomas Keller's pop-up restaurant at luxury department store Harrods.
Diners ignore calorie information, despite demanding it in restaurants
Nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of British diners claim calorie-labelled menus would help encourage them to make healthier choices when eating out, but research has found their intentions are vastly different from what they’d do in reality.
Giovanni Rana to open restaurant at London's Regent's Place
Italian pasta producer Giovanni Rana has announced plans to open its first UK restaurant at Regent's Place in London this autumn after signing a 15-year lease with estate manager British Land.