This year marks Michel Roux Jr’s 25th year at the helm of London’s bastion of old fashioned, “flawless and indulgent” Gallic gastronomy Le Gavroche. Opened in 1967, the iconic Mayfair venue was founded by Michel’s father Albert Roux OBE. Michel took the reins in 1991 and in honour of this the celebrity chef will host a […]
A new Southern US-inspired chicken specialist arrives in Spitalfields Market in March with plans to open a second outlet in Soho later this year. Absurd Bird hopes to launch further sites across the UK over the coming months. The restaurant has partnered with Fosse Meadows Farm, which is dedicated to traditional free range, slow farm rearing techniques and […]
Yet another Japanese-influenced restaurant is due to open in London’s West End this month. Gyoza Bar will launch next door to sushi, sashimi and robata grill spot Murakami in Covent Garden on 15 February. As one might expect from the restaurant’s name the menu features small dishes including gyoza dumplings, ramen and bao buns. Only local […]
Following its relaunch as a permanent restaurant in December, Soho’s Japanese-inspired Shackfuyu has announced a new private dining room for up to 16 guests. Guests can select one of two set menus, or enjoy a bespoke menu created by head chef Ben Hughes. Shack classics including sweet, sticky and spicy Korean fried wings and the ever-popular aubergine with […]
A new Antipodean-inspired restaurant, Dickie Fitz, opened on the former site of The Newman Street Tavern (RIP) on 25 February. Set over two floors with 160 covers, Dickie Fitz will dish up Aussie-style weekend brunches, Sunday lunches and a Pacific-inspired all-day menu. Also expect Asian-infuenced cocktails and New World wine. On the menu: Steamed barramundi with dashi […]
Harden’s has teamed up with The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge to offer one lucky reader (and their guest) the chance to win a whisky and cheese tasting experience for two at the Capital Bar. Sample an impressive range of Scotch whisky, expertly matched with a selection of British cheese. The winner will be guided through […]
Established in 2001, Obsession is Northcote’s (Langho) annual homage to the finest food and wine, and features guest chefs travelling in from all over the world. Each chef takes over the Northcote kitchen for the night and challenges themselves to produce a unique Obsession Menu for the evening’s guests in a food festival that celebrates […]
Exciting news for anyone who loves pancakes (so, pretty much everyone), Shrove Tuesday is coming up (9 February)! Sometimes we have to wait until March for our flippin’ pancakes but with an early Easter on the horizon Pancake Day has been pushed up the calendar too. In honour of this most delicious day we’ve rounded […]
This week there’s been quite the hubbub about a new Channel 4 documentary series Tricks of the Restaurant Trade that claims to be ‘lifting the lid’ on restaurant industry secrets. The programme, which aired on Tuesday 19 January, discussed how many UK chains (like PizzaExpress, Leon and Frankie & Benny’s) use pre-prepared food from centralised kitchens and […]
