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Jamie Oliver may have put an end to his UK restaurant operations for now, but he is still acutely present around the world, particularly on cruise ships, where his Jamie’s Italian brand lives on. The celebrity chef is getting back in the game a little closer to home too now, though, and with international restaurant […]
Chef Jude Kereama has expanded his Cornish restaurant portfolio with the launch of Kuki, which has opened in The Valley in Carnon Downs. The chef, who has starred in two series of The Great British Menu, has seen acclaim at his two harbourside restaurants in Porthleven, Cornwall, named Kota and Kota Kai. The restaurants specialise […]
Brother and sister duo Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederick opened their Nigerian tapas restaurant Chuku’s on Thursday. The permanent site follows several successful pop-ups around east London, all of which sold Nigerian food in sites immersed in the country’s culture, with classically bold colours and traditional artwork. Dishes at the restaurant include rice pancakes with pumpkin […]
Harden’s regular round-up of the restaurant critics’ musings, from the week ending 9 February 2020. Casa do Frango, London EC2 “Tortured food v excellent ingredients unmucked-about — I know what wins every time” Marina O’Loughlin for The Sunday Times was craving chicken and chips after enduring a TV show in which Heston Blumenthal made a […]
“Cheery sea-view restaurant”, Regatta in Aldeburgh, praised for “fish [that’s] always fresh and beautifully cooked” is, according to its Twitter account, to close its doors in eight days after nearly 30 years in business. A farewell statement on their Twitter page from owners Rob and Jo Mabey said: “Thank you Aldeburgh! It’s been a pleasure […]
Tim Siadatan and Jordan Frieda will open their second branch of Padella, in Shoreditch, on February 13. The pasta spot, a long-time favourite since opening in Borough Market in 2016, will feature another open kitchen with countertop dining, and will again operate with a no reservations policy. The menu won’t be wildly different to the […]
Mayfair restaurant The Square was seized mid-service by administrators on Friday January 31. First reported by the Staff Canteen, diners were allegedly eating at the restaurant when it was taken and immediately closed. It came four months after lawyers served owner Marlon Abela, who operates Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation, with a bankruptcy petition. As well […]
Dormy House hotel in Broadway, Worcestershire, has appointed Ryan Shilton as its new head chef. Shilton has joined the hotel from Larder Lichfield in Staffordshire, and has also previously worked at Swinfen Hall hotel nearby. The chef will be responsible for the Back Garden restaurant as well as the more casual Potting Shed. He will […]
Legendary Indian restaurant Gymkhana has announced a reopening date: February 18. The relaunch comes nine months after a fire closed the restaurant, much to the dismay of its many fans. Gymkhana will offer the same menu that has earned it accolades since 2014, though with new additions, and has been given a complete refurbishment. Reservation […]
The head chef of Elystan Street has left the restaurant due to what has been described as a “professional difference of opinion”. On Instagram, Toby Burrowes said: “Well the time has come, I have stepped down as head chef at Elystan Street, due to a professional difference of opinion.” The chef moved to Elystan Street […]
