Amber Francis: “Great British Menu taught me to trust my palate”
The Bristol-born chef on how her training at The Ritz and recent experience on Great British Menu helped inform her new role leading the kitchen at Maene in London’s Shoreditch.
Archives for April 27, 2023
Flash-grilled: Daisuke Hayashi
The kaiseki master behind high-reaching Japanese restaurant Roketsu in London's Marylebone on getting his start at the renowned, three Michelin-starred Kyoto restaurant, Kikunoi; and his love of sake.
New pan-Asian restaurant concept to debut in London
A new pan-Asian restaurant concept is to make its debut on Lisle Street in London’s Chinatown this summer with a former Hakkasan chef overseeing the menu.
Fresh train strikes 'to heap further pain' on hospitality
Train drivers are set to strike again across three dates in May and June, dashing hopes within the hospitality sector that the long-running dispute could be coming to an end.
Second shareholder voices intention to vote against TRG’s remuneration policies
A second shareholder in The Restaurant Group (TRG) has said it intends to vote against its remuneration policy, piling further pressure on the beleaguered casual dining operator.
Tapas Revolution leaves £4.3m deficit as it's acquired in pre-pack deal
Tapas Revolution has left a deficit of £4.3m to unsecured creditors after being bought out of administration in a pre-pack deal.
Philli Armitage-Mattin to launch three-month residency at Kebab Queen
MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Philli Armitage-Mattin will launch a three-month residency at Covent Garden’s Kebab Queen in May.