Markus Thesleff is on a roll. “We’ve opened three restaurants in three months,” he says. “London’s smallest, London’s biggest and London’s oldest” – respectively Juno, the six-seater omakase upstairs from Los Mochis in Notting Hill; Los Mochis City, a vast new operation accommodating 200, with a rooftop terrace above Broadgate Circle; and Sale e Pepe, […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association highlights why prevention is key when it comes to food waste and shares tips for making your restaurant’s waste a thing of the past. Why prevention is key The food waste hierarchy tells us that, wherever possible, it’s best practice to prevent waste in the first place. While repurposing food is […]
Raymond Blanc is to be honoured next month at a dinner to mark the 40th anniversary of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, cooked by prominent chefs who have passed through its kitchen. The six-course dinner, on 16 April, will be hosted by Robin Gill at Darby’s, his restaurant near the new American Embassy in Vauxhall, with […]
Eyebrows were raised and heads were scratched when Alex Hunter announced that his hit seafood ‘chef’s table’ restaurant, The Sea The Sea in London’s East End, was to close down at the end of March. The stylish 14-seater chef’s table – which Alex describes as “a Bond villain’s lair” – will then turn into a venue for […]
From low wages and long hours to cultures of bullying, the hospitality industry has a history of treating its people poorly. It’s time this became a thing of the past. Here, The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores why providing safe, healthy and progressive work environments is important, and shares the benefits this can bring to your […]
In mid-September, the great and good of the Welsh food world, and beyond, descended on Abergavenny for its popular annual food festival. Proud Welsh suppliers, restaurateurs and independent producers flocked to the small Monmouthshire town, but just weeks after these food-fueled celebrations, Abergavenny has lost one of it’s finest restaurants. The Hardwick, operated by chef-owner […]
Guests looking to upgrade their dining experience at one of the UK’s most prolific restaurant groups can now take advantage of a newly launched app offering various perks and benefits. The Ivy Premier Rewards App has been built to enhance the diner offering across the brand, which operates 41 Ivy Café and Brasserie restaurants nationally. […]
There are numerous benefits to making sure your business is an active part of your local community, from improved visibility and brand image to a boost in customer numbers and easier recruitment and retention. In this article, The Sustainable Restaurant Association suggests just some of the many possible ways your restaurant can get involved. Sponsor […]
Over the past 25 years, one charity has used a simple opt-in method at some of the UK’s best restaurants to raise over £12 million in aid of targeted homeless support across Britain. The StreetSmart formula is simple enough: one pound per table is added to a diners’ bill during the months of November and […]
For many, Turkish cuisine in London was confined to classic kebabs or fast casual pide. Esra Muslu became a force to change that when she opened Zahter. Muslu has been described as a visionary talent. Hailing from Istanbul, the 44-year old had a hugely successful and diverse career, quietly showcasing how diverse and impactful the […]
