Restaurants
The latest news and updates on restaurants, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Apr- 2019 -26 April
Jason Atherton puts Social Wine and Tapas restaurant on the market
Chef and restaurateur, Jason Atherton is looking to sell his Social Wine and Tapas located in London’s Marylebone area. According to reports by Eater the restaurant commands an annual rent of £135,000 per year, and is described by estate agents as a “rarely available restaurant site”. The sale comes as…
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25 April
Bristol café/restaurant Dela up for sale
Dela in Easton, Bristol has been put up for sale by the current owners. Situated in a former Victorian warehouse, the Mivart Street restaurant is being marketed by leisure property specialists Fleurets. Co-owners Mike Orme and Lara Lindsay opened Dela in 2017 and are now looking to explore other opportunities.…
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25 April
Wild Honey to open in St James’s
Chef Anthony Demetre has announced he will open his Wild Honey restaurant in London’s St James’s area after its original site in Mayfair closed in February. The restaurant will be located inside the Sofitel St James’s hotel and will be headed up by Simon Woodrow, who says he is aiming…
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24 April
James Spragg appointed Casual Dining Group CEO
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of c.280 mid-market restaurant brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge, has announced the appointment of James Spragg, currently chief operating officer, to the position of chief executive officer, effective from 29 April. Spragg has extensive experience in the restaurant and leisure…
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24 April
The Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel
The Burgh Island Hotel in Burgh Island near Devon has announced it will be opening The Nettlefold Restaurant, named after the hotel’s founder, theatre producer Archie Nettlefold. The seafood restaurant will use locally sourced produce and will be available to non-residents and guests from 14 May 2019. The opening of…
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24 April
Love Island star’s restaurant to open with proceeds going to charity
The restaurant Love Island star Mike Thalassitis was planning to open before his death, The Skillet in Loughton, Essex, is set to go ahead with its launch this weekend. On the restaurant’s Instagram page, Thalassitis’ business partner Scott Neilson confirmed it would be opening on 27 April with sales from…
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18 April
Kalifornia Kitchen set to open second restaurant in Fulham
Kalifornia Kitchen has announced it is set to launch its second restaurant in London’s Fulham area. The vegan restaurant chain’s new opening follows its other site also located in the capital, in the Fitzrovia area. Set to open in May, the new site will be located in Market Hall Fulham,…
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18 April
Edinburgh Marina gains marine works licence
Edinburgh Marina has confirmed today that it has now been granted its marine works licence by Marine Scotland to open less than 2.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre. The granting of the licence paves the way for the construction of the new 373-berth marina which, will provide 24/7 access to…
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18 April
Morty & Bob’s opens at King’s Cross’ Coal Drops Yard
British cuisine restaurant Morty and Bob’s have opened its new site at the new cultural hub, Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross. The team made the decision to relocate to King’s Cross following the success of its first restaurant in east London. Named after owner Charlie Phillips’ two grandpas, Morty…
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17 April
Jason Atherton rebrands Mayfair’s Little Social restaurant
Jason Atherton and The Social Company have announced a new concept for the group’s French bistro, Little Social, following six years of trading. The new restaurant is to be called No.5 Social and will celebrate seasonal British produce under the leadership of executive chef, Kostas Papathanasiou and restaurant manager, Nils…
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