Bao
Coverage of brand development, site expansion, and F&B innovation from a chef-led restaurant group known for creative interpretations of Taiwanese cuisine. This section explores menu evolution, experiential dining, leadership moves, and operational strategy, offering insight for chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals interested in niche concept growth, city dining, and cross-cultural food storytelling within the UK market.
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Jun- 2023 -26 JuneRestaurants
Heavenly Desserts launches partnership with Itsu
Heavenly Desserts has announced a partnership with Itsu to launch sweet chocolate bao buns in its stores. Set to launch in Heavenly Desserts’ 48 restaurants UK-wide, the vegan bao buns are filled with a smooth chocolate filling and are served alongside a caramel dipping sauce. This addition to the Heavenly…
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20 JuneRestaurants
Roberto Costa to open Fish Game in Canary Wharf
Restaurateur Roberto Costa, founder of restaurant group Macellaio RC, will be opening Fish Game in Canary Wharf, London, on 10 July. The restaurant will put ultra-seasonal, sustainable British ingredients “centre stage” with a pared-back seasonal changing menu of the UK’s best game and fish. Executive head chef, Matthew Colk, who was previously…
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Apr- 2023 -12 AprilPeople
Dan Lee announces semi-permanent residency at Hockley Social Club
Dan Lee, the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, has announced a semi-permanent residency at Hockley Social Club that will launch on 1 June and run until 1 October. Lee, who has been described by Michelin-star celebrity chef Marcus Wareign as “a star in the making”, will serve a menu that…
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Dec- 2022 -6 DecemberRestaurants
Bao Fitzrovia to close after seven years of trading
Taiwanese restaurant brand Bao is closing its Fitzrovia restaurant after nearly seven years of trading. The brand stated that Fitzrovia had become a “particularly challenging” area and this is the main reason for the decision. It was the second site opened by the brand, a year after its Soho restaurant.…
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1 DecemberBusiness
Lexington Catering partners with food platform Sessions
Lexington Catering has announced a partnership with food platform Sessions, which collaborates with chefs to deliver “diverse” flavours, techniques and cuisines. This partnership will allow Lexington clients to access a stable of independent food brands. The brands available include a variety of food choices ranging from sustainably sourced burgers, homemade…
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Aug- 2022 -11 AugustRestaurants
JKS Restaurants to open second Arcade Food Hall
JKS Restaurants is set to open its second Arcade Food Hall at Battersea Power Station in 2023, following the opening of its first food hall in Tottenham Court Road’s Centre Point earlier this year. The new food hall will be situated in Battersea Power Station and will be a 24,000…
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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyRestaurants
Din Tai Fung to launch third London site
Din Tai Fung is set to launch its third London site at the Centre Point building. Opening on 22 September, Din Tai Fung Centre Point will serve their trademark Xiao Long Bao — steaming hot soup dumplings. It will serve the same menu as its sister sites in flagship Covent…
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Jun- 2022 -23 JuneRestaurants
Manga Banga to open in Marleybone in July
Manga Banga, a new Japanese concept restaurant, is set to open in early July on Lisson Grove. The 50-cover restaurant is located 150 yards from Marylebone Station. It will feature a wall covered with over 100 manga magazine covers, neon signage, and a mural coupled with interpretations of Japanese dishes.…
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Mar- 2022 -4 MarchNews
Flesh & Buns to launch new Kensington site
Flesh and Buns is bringing its brand of modern Japanese to Kensington, with the launch of its third site on 11 March 2022. Taking over a large corner site on Phillimore Gardens, the restaurant said it will offer “bold” Japanese izakaya and Nikkei-inspired dishes. The brand also said the launch…
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Nov- 2021 -15 NovemberFood and Drink
Selfridges to open two new London dining destinations
Selfridges is set to launch a new dining destination on the fourth floor of the Oxford Street store, welcoming Din Tai Fung and Pizza Pilgrims to its collection of restaurants. According to the retailer, Pizza Pilgrims will be the first to launch on 9 December, bringing its ten-year experience to…
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