Pacha Group to revive Café de Paris as Lío London
Entertainment hospitality brand Pacha Group is bringing its ‘show and dining experience’ brand Lío to the West End next year.
Archives for November 2, 2022
Chefs back #CookForIran campaign
Chefs including Yotam Ottolenghi and Berenjak founder Kian Samyani have pledged their support for #CookForIran - a new global advocacy initiative launched in support of women in Iran.
Michelin-starred Peel's restaurant at Hampton Manor to close
Hampton Manor will close its Michelin-starred Peel’s restaurant at the end of the year, replacing it with a more casual dining option, as it shifts its focus to its newest food offer.
How I Got Here: Phil Juma
The founder of Juma Kitchen in London's Borough Market Kitchen on bringing Iraqi cuisine to the masses, the importance of social media, and why everyone should work in a restaurant.
'London's oldest chophouse' forced to close by 'cynical landlord'
Historic chophouse Simpson's Tavern in the City of London has launched a crowdfund as it battles to survive after being 'forced to close through the cynical actions of its landlord'
Boston-based restaurant Saltie Girl to open in Mayfair
US restaurateur Kathy Sidell is joining forces with Meraki founder Varun Talreja and chef Richard Turner to open her seafood restaurant Saltie Girl in Mayfair this winter.
'Difficult trading conditions' push Will Devlin to close The Curlew
Will Devlin has closed his modern-British restaurant The Curlew in Bodiam, East Sussex, with immediate effect, with the chef blaming 'difficult trading conditions' as the reason behind the decision.
Brighton chef Dave Mothersill to launch Furna later this month
High-profile Brighton and Hove chef Dave Mothersill will open an ambitious, tasting menu-only restaurant within the former Oki-Nami site on New Road late this month.
Mark Hix returns to 'spiritual home' The Groucho Club
Mark Hix is joining The Groucho Club in London as its director of food and beverage.
Restaurant Radar: November 2022
The debut London restaurant from Björn Frantzén, Richard Caring's latest Mayfair venture, and a pair of prominent new steakhouses in Liverpool are among this month's key new restaurant launches.