Chotto Matte to expand into Georgia
Kurt Zdesar’s Japanese-Peruvian restaurant brand Chotto Matte is continuing to push forward with international expansion having secured a site in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Archives for April 19, 2024
The Lowdown: McDonald’s ‘Best Burger’ campaign
The Golden Arches is marking its 50th year in the UK by making major changes to the preparation of its core beef burger range.
Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories
This week's most read news stories include Brad Carter making his London debut, the closure of Borough Market restaurant Turnips and squatters moving into Ramsay's York & Albany restaurant.
Generation Next
“I baulk at the definition of us as a food hall” – Nick Johnson MBE on 10 years of Altrincham Market
The co-founder of Market Operations on how he reinvented Altrincham’s historic market as a thriving food hub, and whether similar concepts could play a role in rejuvenating UK highstreets.
Rudy's to hit 10 London sites by the year end
Pizza restaurant group Rudy’s will open its sixth London venue this month, with plans to have 10 in the capital by the end of the year.
Latest opening: AGORA
Manteca and SMOKESTAK founder David Carter has opened his modern take on a Greek taverna in Borough Market.
Squatters to leave Gordon Ramsay’s York & Albany following High Court order
Squatters who took over Gordon Ramsay’s York & Albany restaurant and hotel last week are to leave the property after a High Court judge granted a repossession order.
Ex-Firmdale Hotels chef Robin Read to launch The Counter in Tunbridge Wells
The former executive chef of the Firmdale Hotels will launch an ambitious, tasting menu-only restaurant in Tunbridge Wells early next month.