Roux Scholarship 2019 names regional finalists
The regional finalists for the 2019 Roux Scholarship have been announced.
Archives for March 1, 2019
Flash-grilled: Ben Murphy
A protégé of Pierre Koffman, Ben Murphy is head chef at Kensington's Launceston Place where he serves a seasonal menu inspired by his cooking experiences in London and France.
Friday Five: the week's top news
We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week.
Casual Dining Group focusing on delivery-only brands
Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Café Rouge operator Casual Dining Group (CDG) will focus on developing its concessions and delivery-only businesses this year because it has “never been more competitive” for high street restaurants.
Carluccio’s CEO: “We were two weeks from going under”
The CEO of Carluccio’s has said the restaurant group would have folded within two weeks if it had not entered a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) last year.
Fatt Pundit to bring Indo-Chinese food to Soho
Indo-Chinese restaurant Fatt Pundit will open in Soho’s Berwick Street later this month.
Mike Palmer on Lucky Khao
The entrepreneur behind Kemptown Project has launched a Thai barbecue restaurant in the space that was once home to high end dining concept Pike & Pine.
Rohit Chugh to launch Asian cafe Bambusa in Fitzrovia
Roti Chai founder and former managing director of The Cinnamon Club Rohit Chugh is making a move into the fast casual sector with the opening of his third restaurant in the capital later this month.