Archives for October 8, 2015

Cost of eating out falls but spending rises

Competition between high street restaurants and pubs is making the average cost of meals less but consumers are spending more overall on extra courses and side dishes, BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Allegra Foodservice has reported.

Sat Bains aims for “delicious” burger with Shake Shack collaboration

Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains has collaborated with burger restaurant Shake Shack to release a Sherwood Forest-inspired limited edition burger, The Major Oak.

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Andy Oliver of Som Saa on crowdfunding and opening his first permanent restaurant

Smash-hit east London residency Som Saa closes this month, but Thai food specialist Andy Oliver and his partners have already reached their crowdfunding target for their first permanent restaurant, also to be called Som Saa. 

Popular restaurants must treat customers better, says M group founder

M Restaurants founder Martin Williams has criticised the ‘terrible’ treatment of customers at popular restaurants in London.

Jun Tanaka to open first solo restaurant

Former Pearl executive chef Jun Tanaka is to launch his first solo restaurant - The Ninth - on London’s Charlotte Street in November.