Whitbread to open Bar + Block steakhouse in Newcastle
Whitbread it to open one of its Bar + Block steakhouse concepts in Newcastle next month – the sixth opening under the casual dining brand this year.
Archives for November 19, 2019
Food hall to open in Durham
A food hall concept is to launch this Friday (22 November) at The Riverwalk redevelopment on the banks of the River Wear in Durham.
Ian Pengelley to oversee Birdies menu
Former Gilgamesh chef Ian Pengelley is to oversee the menu for a competitive socialising concept set to launch at Battersea Power Station next week.
Losses for Top 100 UK restaurant groups increase to £93m
A combination of rising overheads, fewer alcohol sales, and a weaker pound has continued to impact the UK’s Top 100 restaurant groups according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.
Som Saa to crowdfund to open second Thai restaurant in the capital
London-based Thai restaurant Som Saa is looking to open a second restaurant in the capital.
American dreamers: why the US brands keep coming
A fresh wave of American concepts have crossed the pond in recent years, and more are on their way. Why is the UK so appealing to US brands, and do we still want them?