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Bunsik to open first branch in Manchester

The grab-and-go Korean food chain Bunsik is expanding its portfolio with a new branch in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, which is set to open later on this summer.  The Manchester restaurant will be the brand’s biggest branch to date, as it will occupy 2,000 sq ft in the city centre.  Bunsik’s…

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National Portrait Gallery to launch new hospitality spaces ahead of reopening

The National Portrait Gallery has recently announced a new hospitality partnership with Audrey Green by Daisy Green and The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan, ahead of reopening on 22 June.  Following a £35m refurbishment, the National Portrait Gallery will offer three remodelled hospitality spaces. From coffees, cakes and brunches to…

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Bunsik to open third London location in Camden

Korean street food outlet Bunsik has announced its latest London location, occupying a spot situated on Camden High Street, set to open in early October. It is the chain’s third London opening, following branches in ChinaTown and Charing Cross. The new opening will serve its range of Korean corn dogs…

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Thunderbird names Nick Moule as head of operations

Thunderbird Fried Chicken has announced the appointment of Nick Moule as the new head of operations at the group. Moule will provide the role with a “wealth of operational experience”, having previously held senior roles at Mitchells and Butlers and Stonegate. During his time at the two groups he was…

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Gordon Ramsay to expand London portfolio

Gordon Ramsay is expanding his presence in London with the opening of five separate restaurants across the capital, according to the Evening Standard. The celebrity chef, who operates 35 worldwide restaurants, will be extending his Street Concept brand, with the latest Street Pizza concept launching on 4 December in Southwark.…

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Herman ze German to permanently close all UK sites

Herman ze German has announced the permanent closure of all its UK sites. The fast food brand, which specialises in German sausages, operates four sites across London in Soho, Charing Cross, Fitzrovia and White City. In a message to customers on Instagram, the group cited the financial impact of Covid-19…

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Chipotle to open seventh London restaurant

Chipotle is set to open its seventh London restaurant, and its second in the City of London, at 70-72 King William Street, near Monument, on Monday, 7 January 2019. Chipotle already operates restaurants at locations including Soho, Baker Street, Islington and London Wall. The Mexican chain was founded in 1993…

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Concept bar inspired by Around The World in 80 Days comes to London

A new bar celebrating exploration and adventure will be opening at the Strand in London this September. Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration has been inspired by the adventure novel Around the World in 80 Days and will feature a train carriage-style bar, a map room and other “hidden wonders”. The…

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