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Mowgli Street Food opens new site in Norwich

Mowgli Street Food is set to open a new site in Norwich this week, marking its first ever restaurant in the city.  Anyone dining during the first week of opening (Aug 8-15) will receive free Chat Bombs, one of Mowgli’s signature dishes. Chat Bombs are crisp bread puffs filled with…

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Pret introduces ‘Super Plates’ to meet salad demand

Pret A Manger has introduced a new category of salads called “Super Plates”, aimed at customers seeking larger, protein- and fibre-rich lunch options. The chain said the range reflects growing demand for more substantial salads, with its salad sales increasing three times faster than its sandwich category over the past…

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Indian restaurant Oorja to open in London in February

Gobind Chona is set to open its latest restaurant venture Oorja in London in February 2025, offering a new proposition of Indian food. Following the success of his first restaurant Gura Gura, Chona’s latest venture which will be situated on Shaftesbury Avenue, sees guests go on a “food journey” through…

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Culinary Association of Wales launches Green Chef Challenge

The Culinary Association of Wales has launched the Green Chef Challenge, a brand new competition to find the best green chef team in the UK.   The final of the Green Chef Challenge, sponsored by Compass Cymru, will be held at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC), which will take place…

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Chickpea Group acquires its sixth pub with rooms

The team behind the Wiltshire-based Chickpea Group have announced the acquisition of The Silver Plough in Salisbury. The 18th Century pub which is located in the village of Pitton near Salisbury is the sixth addition to Chickpeas’ collection of country boozers with rooms. The management team of the bar, Ethan…

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The Long Lane cocktail bar opens its doors

The Long Lane, a cocktail bar and eatery, has opened its doors in Smithfield, London. The new venue will be a bar and eatery with food exclusively provided by Babel.  Developed by the team behind cocktail bar The Racketeer in King’s Cross, The Long Lane is the latest opening by…

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Sicilian restaurant to open in Hyatt Place London City East hotel

Zoom East Kitchen and Bar is set to open at Hyatt Place London City East hotel in Whitechapel, London on the 13 June.   The Zoom East interiors will “celebrate the charm of Italian hospitality” with art laden walls and contemporary botanical spaces created by Elizabeth Marsh Floral Design. Zoom East…

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Catering for the new year health-kick

For many, January marks one thing: a fresh start. The bottle-filled recycle bins are emptied, the mince pies have all been eaten and the health-kick is in full swing. As part of a new and healthier lifestyle, increasing numbers of people are choosing to start the year by cutting down…

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Crussh becomes first high street outlet to serve CBD booster

Crussh Fit Food and Juice Bars has become the first food-to-go retailer on the British high street to offer CBD (cannabidiol) oil to its customers as a coffee booster along with the introduction of a new menu. The health food chain will add the naturally occurring compound found in the…

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New in town: EartH Kitchen

What is the aim of the restaurant? EartH Kitchen is a new restaurant set up in an art décor former cinema, with a large all-day dining space, we’re offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a light and contemporary space we’ve got here. I’ve placed a strong emphasis on provenance and…

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