Chiswick

Soane’s Kitchen names new head chef

Soane’s Kitchen has appointed Andrew Rhone as its new head chef. Soane’s Kitchen is located within the original walled kitchen garden at Pitzhanger Manor. The 70-cover restaurant was designed by Jestico + Whiles as part of a recent multi million-pound refurbishment of the manor. Its relaunch has been handled by…

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Fuller’s exits brewery trade with £250m sale

Fuller’s has sold its brewery business to the European arm of Japanese brewer Asahi as it shifts its focus to its upmarket pub and hotel businesses. It was sold for £250m on a debt-free, cash-free basis and comprises the entirety of Fuller’s beer, cider and soft drinks brewing and production,…

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London’s newest street food market to open in Holloway

The Upper Place, a brand-new street food market, is set to open early 2019 on the first floor of Nags Head Market in Holloway. The Upper Place will offer guests a tour around the globe through a selection of street food brands with a focus on authentic and innovative concepts.…

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Soho’s Vinoteca Restaurant closes due to rent increases and licencing restrictions

Vinoteca Restaurant in Soho has announced it is to close due to rent increases and licencing restrictions in the area. The restaurant’s other branches in Farringdon, Marylebone, Bloomberg Arcade and Chiswick will remain open. Charlie Young, co-founder and director at Vinoteca, said: “Although it’s true that the rent has increased…

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Dabbous team reunite for series of exclusive dinners

Ollie Dabbous, founder of the eponymous Dabbous restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia, will be reunited with his kitchen team as they host two bespoke dinners at Wellbourne Brasserie this autumn. The well-reviewed Dabbous opened in 2012 and was the British chef’s first outlet, but closed in 2017 shortly after the site…

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BII Licensee of the Year announces 2018 semi-finalists

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) – the professional body representing the UK’s licensees – has announced the twelve semi-finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition. Sponsored by Sky, the Licensee of the Year competition is a longstanding award which has been held annually for over 20 years. Since the launch in January, people…

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