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Incipio Group to open ‘UK’s largest Italian restaurant’
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (398+ words) The 265-cover venue is set to open on 16 October within the redeveloped Olympia estate, spanning 11,500 sq ft. Incipio Group announced in 2024 that it would take 39,000 sq ft of F&B space at the development, with the operator now revealing that…...
Bread Ahead launches owner-operator model with first UK bakery outside London
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (249+ words) The independent bakery and baking school will open on Harpenden High Street in a 2,500sq ft space combining a bakery, baking school and all-day dining venue. The new model will give long-standing members of Bread Ahead’s team the opportunity to move…...
Houston Hot Chicken confirms second UK site
1+ week, 2+ day ago (194+ words) The London opening will follow the brand’s first UK restaurant, which was announced earlier this year and which is due to open in Stevenage this autumn. The US-born fried chicken concept will make its UK debut as part of Pizza…...
Counter move: Knightsbridge Italian restaurant ALBA launches omakase concept
1+ week, 3+ day ago (186+ words) Officially launching later this month, the concept has been developed by creative chef Dmytro Pak, who previously worked at acclaimed Paris sushi restaurant UNI. The counter will be overseen day to day by head chef Takuya Kaneko, who has worked…...
IRO Sushi chooses Glasgow for first Scottish site
3+ week, 3+ day ago (279+ words) Located on Sauchiehall Street in the former Oodles Wok unit, the restaurant forms part of IRO Sushi’s plans to reach 20 locations across Scotland as it continues its UK expansion. The brand is also seeking franchise partners in Glasgow, Edinburgh and…...
London institution Quaglino’s to relaunch with three new bars
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (341+ words) At the heart of the relaunch is a menu inspired by founder Giovanni Quaglino’s journey, from his upbringing in Italy’s Piedmont region to his early career as maître d’hôtel at the grand Hôtel Martinez in Cannes and his time at…...
Houston Hot Chicken confirms first UK location
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) The US-born fried chicken concept is set to make its UK debut as part of Pizza Express’ plans to launch three Houston Hot Chicken restaurants this year, following its acquisition of the brand’s UK franchise rights. Houston Hot Chicken specialises…...
Open Restaurant Group acquires Gary Usher’s Hispi restaurant in Didsbury
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (426+ words) The Didsbury restaurant’s final service will take place on 9 August before it relaunches as Arcadian, a live-fire restaurant, on 28 August. Open Restaurant Group – led by chef Andrew Sheridan and businessman Sam Morgan – has confirmed it will retain all existing staff....
Chef behind Pahli Hill to open new Indian-inspired pub in Shepherd’s Bush
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) The venue will occupy the former Queen Adelaide on Uxbridge Road, transforming the 120-year-old building into a 120-cover pub featuring a central bar, open kitchen, dining room and terrace. The menu will centre on a charcoal grill and tandoor, with…...
Analysis finds most major restaurant chains exceed 95% top hygiene ratings
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (517+ words) But the deep-dive into Food Standards Agency data by Protecting.co.uk also found that standards can vary significantly between brands. Several major operators have no sites rated below 4 (‘good’), including Nando’s, Domino’s, Five Guys, Tortilla, German Doner Kebab and…...