Michelin
Our coverage brings together our coverage of Michelin-related developments across the UK and Ireland, including new star announcements, Bib Gourmand recipients, Green Star sustainability accolades, and chef and restaurant profiles. We report on what Michelin recognition means for business performance, staffing, kitchen standards, and brand value within the foodservice sector. Whether you’re a chef aspiring to earn a star, an operator leveraging accolades to drive bookings, or a group F&B leader analysing premium positioning.
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Jul- 2020 -14 JulyRestaurants
Michelin-starred restaurant Pensons to reopen on 15 July
Michelin Star restaurant, Pensons, has announced the reopening of its site from tomorrow (15 July). The only Michelin-starred restaurant on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire/Shropshire border has revealed the social distancing measures put in place, which includes tables being “much more widely spaced” than the government guidance and the front of house team…
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7 JulyRestaurants
The Ritz to reopen dining operations
The Ritz has announced the reopening of its dining facilities following months of lockdown. Its Palm Court restaurant will now reopen on 18 July, while the Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant, including The Ritz Restaurant Terrace, will reopen on 27 July. In addition, the Secret Garden bar will also resume operations. The…
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1 JulyCoronavirus
Castle Terrace to close due to Covid-19’s ‘devastating effect’
Edinburgh-based restaurant, Castle Terrace, has announced it will not reopen post-lockdown, attributing the Covid-19 pandemic as having a “devastating effect on the hospitality industry”. The restaurant, which opened 10 years ago by chefs Domonic Jack and Tom Kitchin, revealed the news via an Instagram post. Jack said: “Sadly today [30…
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May- 2020 -6 MayPeople
Pan Pacific London appoints Lorraine Sinclair as executive chef
Pan Pacific London has announced the appointment of Lorraine Sinclair as executive chef. located in London’s new landmark tower, One Bishops gate Plaza. The multi award-winning chef returns to her home country, following a stint at Sheraton Saigon Hotel &and Towers, where she was director of culinary operations…
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4 MayComment
What should restaurants learn from the Great COVID Lockdown?
Celebrity chefs like Mark Hix and Gordon Ramsey have had to close some or all of their restaurants due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Other celeb chefs like David Chang say they are unsure if they can reopen after this is all over and predict a bleak future for the sector.…
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Apr- 2020 -22 AprilPeople
Pan Pacific London appoints Lorraine Sinclair as executive chef
Pan Pacific London has announced the appointment of Lorraine Sinclair as executive chef, located in London’s new landmark tower, One Bishopsgate Plaza. Sinclairhas nearly 30 years experience inin top kitchens in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, has seen her hold eight executive chef positions. She was selected as the…
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15 AprilRestaurants
UK demand for Chinese takeaway almost quadruples as lockdown continues
Orders of Chinese takeaways have nearly quadrupled in the UK over the last four weeks, according to Flipdish, the online ordering system for restaurants and takeaways. Demand has increased by 272%, only beaten by Indian food which has surged 294% in the last month with Pakora being the most popular…
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Mar- 2020 -13 MarchRestaurants
Camden eco-market welcomes Adrian Martin’s Wildflower
Wildflower by Adrian Martin is set to open in Camden’s new eco market, Buck Street, on 18 March 2020. Wildflower is the debut London restaurant of Irish chef, Adrian Martin, and is the first fine dining restaurant in London to be housed inside a shipping container. The restaurant will “seek…
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10 MarchRestaurants
20 Stories appoints Mike Jennings as executive head chef
Michelin-trained Chef, Mike Jennings, has been announced as the new executive head chef at Manchester’s 20 Stories restaurant. The restaurant said Jennings will bring a different take on the “iconic” 20 Stories menu introducing his Grilled Mackerel and Beetroot Salad, Whole Dover Sole with Brown Shrimp Butter and Burnt Lemon,…
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9 MarchRestaurants
Michelin-starred operator Atul Kochhar to open new Marlow site
Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar has acquired the Villa D’este restaurant in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The restaurant has been owned and operated by Fabio Terrinoni since the mid 80s, and he has taken the decision to sell the business to focus on his other restaurant in Henley-on-Thames. Kochhar reportedly plans to follow…
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