Bar snacks
Coverage of product trends, supplier innovation, and menu strategy focused on small plates and shareable items that drive spend and satisfaction in pubs, bars, and casual dining venues. This section explores consumer preferences, pricing tactics, and operational tips for delivering high-margin, low-waste food that complements drinks menus and enhances the overall guest experience, helping operators make smart choices in a highly competitive on-trade environment.
-
Apr- 2019 -18 AprilRestaurants
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…
Read More » -
Mar- 2019 -18 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Peggy Porschen opens second bakery
Peggy Porschen has opened its second bakery in London’s Chelsea area, nine years after it opened its first site in the city’s Belgravia area. The new bakery, which opened last week features its own cocktail bar along with a savory menu which it does not have at its Belgravia branch.…
Read More » -
Dec- 2018 -7 DecemberBusiness
Derbyshire pub expands offering following funding boost
A pub in Chesterfield, Derbyshire has launched a significant expansion to its offering with the opening of six bed and breakfast rooms, thanks to funding from Enterprise Loans East Midlands. Long time friends Andrew Watterson and Neil Turner, both born and raised in Chesterfield, developed the idea for The Crafty…
Read More » -
5 DecemberPeople
Gary Usher’s KALA to launch in February
KALA, the sixth restaurant in the Elite Bistro’s group owned by chef Gary Usher, is set to open on Manchester city centre’s King Street, in February 2019 with all day dining and a separate bar space. KALA will be a 55-cover restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a separate…
Read More » -
Sep- 2018 -10 SeptemberProduct Releases
Tommy Heaney to open new Pontcanna restaurant
Great British Menu chef Tommy Heaney is to open a new restaurant named Heaney’s in Pontcanna, Wales. The Great British Menu chef will open the 50-cover restaurant on 10 October after successfully raising £40,000 via a Kickstarter page. The restaurant will also feature a bar area with custom-made decor with…
Read More » -
Jun- 2018 -20 JunePubs and Bars
Chelsea FC launches sports bar and restaurant
Chelsea Football Club has opened a new restaurant at their Stamford Bridge stadium. The new restaurant which opened on 14 June will specialise in chargrilled steaks, alongside pizzas and bar snacks. As many as 16 big screens have been installed in the bar which will show all of the weekend’s…
Read More » -
18 JunePeople
Chef Adam Handling to open largest site with Frog E1 relocation
Renowned London chef Adam Handling will move his first award-winning restaurant The Frog E1 to a new, larger site at 45-47 Hoxton Square in July. The building, which sits on the corner joining Hoxton Square, Rufus Street, and Old Street, will be home to the newly named The Frog Hoxton…
Read More »