An upscale modern Greek restaurant has opened in Birmingham’s Colmore business district, having taken over a former All Bar One corner site in the Grade II listed Cornwall Buildings. Cylla – named after the man-eating sea monster of Ancient Greek myth, also spelt Scylla – aims to present a “sophisticated approach to Mediterranean dining”, with classic Hellenic […]
A vibey contemporary Japanese restaurant whose two floors are linked by a dramatic poured-concrete staircase opened in Soho this week. Moi (pronounced to rhyme with ‘boy’), in Wardour Street, is the first launch from an ambitious new company, Mad Restaurants, founded by entrepreneur Artem Login of the international café brand L’Eto. Former Gordon Ramsay chef […]
First-time publican Kelly Shaw has left behind a career in cyber-security to relaunch a 16th-century Hampshire village pub as a modern countryside destination. The Ship in Bishop’s Sutton, a mile from the market town of Alresford, opens later this month, taking bookings from next week for tables in its 44-cover main space or a private […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores why corporate governance and robust policies are just as important for independent restaurants and other small food businesses as they are for large hospitality groups. What is corporate governance and why is it important? Also known as the ‘G’ in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), corporate governance refers to the […]
Wenjun Xiang launched her career while still at school. Less 10 years later, still only 26, she runs Xi Home Dumplings Bay, whose three London venues showcase the cuisine of her home city – Dalian, a busy port in northeast China. Harden’s met her at the newest branch, which opened a year ago in Blossom Street, […]
Our round-up of what the nation’s restaurant critics were writing about in the week up to 27th July 2025 London Standard Lupa, Highbury David Ellis visited a new Roman restaurant co-founded by Ed Templeton of Carousel and Theo James, “the irrepressibly handsome White Lotus star” whose involvement has generated generous helpings of hype. Tut tut, warned […]
A smart and spacious all-day Italian restaurant called Campanelle – meaning ‘little bells’ – opened in the City this week, taking over the listed former London Shipping Exchange building in Billiter Street. The restaurant has 180 covers over two storeys, with a dining room, wine room and 44-seat all-weather terrace on the ground floor. Upstairs is another […]
A new all-day restaurant and bar in Leeds with a roof terrace offering spectacular views over the city opens next week. CrowdedHouse will be able to feed quite a crowd, with space to accommodate up to 500 diners across its two floors and outdoor terrace. The new operation at the top of Leeds’ Trinity shopping […]
A new spate of pizzeria openings is sweeping across the country this summer – and they’re taking their inspiration from the US in general and NYC in particular as much as from Naples. First up comes Ace Pizza, near Victorian Park in Hackney, which launches next Monday, 28 July – the first stand-alone site for Rachel […]
