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TAKA Marylebone to launch in May

Published 20 January 2020

Japanese restaurant TAKA is opening its second London location in Marylebone. Located on the former site of Pan-Asian restaurant Providores, …

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Àclèaf to open in Devon

Published 17 January 2020

Devonshire chef Scott Paton is a launching new restaurant, Àclèaf, on 22 January. Located in 5-star country manor House Boringdon …

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Hospitality matchmaker Residency launches in London

Published 16 January 2020

New initiative Residency seeks to give aspiring restaurateurs a step on the ladder by pairing vacant restaurant venues with emerging …

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Bar Douro to open second site in the city

Published 15 January 2020

On 28 January, Portuguese wine bar and restaurant Bar Douro will open its second site in the Finsbury Avenue development …

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Big Fernand returns to London

Published 14 January 2020

Parisian burger brand Big Fernand has returned to London to open its latest site in South Kensington. Having launched in …

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The Ethicurean to open in Cornwall

Published 13 January 2020

Ten years after opening in Britsol, The Ethicurean is celebrating its anniversary by launching its second venture at Trevibban Mill …

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Giannino Dal 1899 to open first London restaurant in Mayfair

Published 10 January 2020

Established in Milan, this February Giannino Dal 1899 will launch its first London site in Mayfair. The renowned Italian restaurant …

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Sarap to open in Brixton

Published 8 January 2020

Having run successful supper clubs and completed several residencies, most recently at The Sun & 13 Cantons in Soho, chef-founder …

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Club Mexicana to open permanent site in Soho

Published 7 January 2020

Mexican-Californian inspired vegan street food brand Club Mexicana is set to open its first permanent site in March. Founded 5 …

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Louie to open in Covent Garden

Published 6 January 2020

Three-storey restaurant and bar Louie will open at the former site of Michelin-starred L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Covent Garden. …

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Ashley Palmer-Watts announces departure from The Fat Duck Group

Published 3 January 2020

After 20 years, Ashley Palmer-Watts has announced he is to leave The Fat Duck Group. In a statement posted to …

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Bakery and café Brick House announces closure

Published 2 January 2020

The team behind sourdough bakery and café Brick House has announced they will not be re-opening both their Peckham and …

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Pizza Pilgrims to launch immersive restaurant in Victoria

Published 20 December 2019

On 13 January Pizza Pilgrims is to launch an immersive pizza pilgrimage restaurant in Victoria. The pizzeria will be an …

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Sessions Arts Club to open in 2020

Published 19 December 2019

Sessions Arts club, a new creative studio from painter Jonny Gent together with business partners restaurateur Jon Spiteri and architect …

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Andrew Lloyd Webber to open restaurant with Caprice Holdings

Published 18 December 2019

LW Theatres has announced that Caprice Holdings will launch a restaurant within the Theatre Royal Drury Lane when it reopens …

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Gregory Marchand launches collaboration with Sushi Shop

Published 17 December 2019

In January, Gregory Marchand will launch a collaborative menu with European sushi brand Sushi Shop. The collaboration will be available …

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The Hoxton to open in Rome

Published 16 December 2019

The Hoxton has announced that Rome will be the location of the brand’s 10th hotel. The Hoxton, Rome will be …

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Alan Yau to launch Mozzasando

Published 16 December 2019

Veteran restaurateur and Wagamama founder Alan Yau has joined forces with the team behind mozarella bar Obicà to launch Mozzasando. …

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Monica Berg launches digital platform ‘Back of House’

Published 13 December 2019

Internationally renowned bartender Monica Berg has launched a new digital platform- Back of House. The free online resource provides a …

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Entries now open for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2020

Published 12 December 2019

Entries for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2020 are now open. Since 2012 the awards have celebrated …

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Queens of Mayfair to open in March

Published 12 December 2019

Two young entrepreneurs Victoria Sheppard (30) and sister Grace Sheppard (28) have announced they are opening coffee shop and wine …

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Kudu to open two new sites

Published 11 December 2019

Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams, the duo behind Peckham restaurant Kudu, are to open two new sites in early 2020. …

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Ampéli coming to Fitzrovia

Published 10 December 2019

Ampéli is to become the latest Charlotte Street opening in January. Founded by Jenny Pagan, Ampèli will be a modern …

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HIX Soho to close

Published 9 December 2019

Mark Hix has announced that HIX Soho will close permanently on 22 December. After a decade on Brewer Street, Hix …

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Chavot to leave Bob Bob Cité

Published 6 December 2019

After less than a year, renowned chef Eric Chavot is leaving Bob Bob Cité. Leonid Shutov, who owns the restaurant, …

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Hoppers to open in King’s Cross

Published 5 December 2019

The popular Sri Lankan restaurant Hoppers is set to open in King’s Cross in February. Following the success of its …

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Roe completes last service at Pop Brixton

Published 4 December 2019

Seafood restaurant Roe has sadly announced via Instagram that it completed its last service at Pop Brixton on Saturday 30 …

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Dishoom to open in Birmingham

Published 3 December 2019

The team behind Dishoom have announced that Dishoom Birmingham will open in Spring 2020. The popular Bombay café will be …

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Colette to open in Chelsea

Published 2 December 2019

On 20 January 2020 traiteur and deli Colette will be opening in Chelsea. Colette will serve fresh food with sustainable …

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30 under 30 Class of 2019/20

Published 2 December 2019

In association with CMS Law Anaïs van Manen, 28 Head of research and development, BAO Fed up of staring a …