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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May- 2024 -23 MayNews
Fantomas to open in Chelsea in July
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that Fantomas, the new gastronomic concept behind dynamic duo George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev, is set to open on King’s Road later this summer. The restaurant will be headed up by chef Chris Denney, adding another award-winning name to the borough of Chelsea. Fantomas…
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8 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/05/24
JD Wetherspoon expects top-line of profit guidance as like-for-like sales rose by 5.2% in Q1, with year-to-date sales rising 8.3% despite this year’s bank holiday (6 May) being a week later. The company had opened two pubs and either sold or surrendered to the landlord a total of 18 “smaller…
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8 MayRestaurants
Chef Rodney Wages brings Avery to Edinburgh from San Francisco
Acclaimed American chef Rodney Wages is set to open his first UK restaurant, Avery, in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge on 21 May. Avery Edinburgh is the evolution of Wages’ Michelin-starred restaurant of the same name which opened in San Francisco in 2018. In 2023, Wages decided to close Avery San Francisco and…
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7 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/05/24
Wet and cool weather brought down drinks sales for the week to 27 April, according to data from CGA. This comes despite daily sales being up by 11% year-on-year on Sunday 21 April, thanks to a strong round of Premier League fixtures. Sales suffered by comparison to a sunny late…
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7 MayNews
Bryn Williams to launch landmark restaurant with North Wales’ Theatr Clwyd
North Wales venue Theatr Clwyd has announced that Denbigh-raised chef Bryn Williams will launch a landmark restaurant in partnership with the venue. Williams, a Michelin award-winning chef and restaurateur, is regarded as “one of the UK’s best chefs”. His restaurants have included Odette’s in London, Colwyn Bay’s Porth Eirias, a…
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2 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 02/05/24
Starbucks net revenues declined 2% to $8.6bn (£6.8bn) during Q2. The group’s global sales also declined 4% during the period, with North America and US comparable store sales declining 3%, while international sales declining 6%. Net revenues for the International segment declined 5% in Q2 FY24, primarily driven by an…
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2 MayRestaurants
Ikoyi launches first takeaway menu with Uber Eats
Two Michelin-starred restaurant Ikoyi has announced the launch of its first takeaway menu alongside Uber Eats. The menu is priced at £60 for all five courses and will feature Ikoyi’s original Jollof Rice. It also includes a green slaw and crispy fried chicken with the Ikoyi classic combo of scotch…
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Apr- 2024 -19 AprilRestaurants
Rangeford Villages appoints new executive chef for The Orangery
Rangeford Villages has announced the appointment of Danijel Furjan to open and manage its new restaurant, ‘The Orangery’. The new venue at Siddington Park village in Cirencester will open to the public on 13 May for lunch every day and dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. Furjan was born and…
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2 AprilNews
Rockwater appoints new group executive chef
Lifestyle restaurant brand Rockwater has announced the appointment of Josh Deacon as group executive chef. The position is a new role for the south coast-based group which currently operates Rockwater Hove and Rockwater Village in Branksome, Poole, and will be opening a third venue in Sandbanks this summer. Deacon has…
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Mar- 2024 -27 MarchRestaurants
The Idle Rock hotel launches new Reef Knot restaurant
The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, Cornwall has announced the relaunch of the hotel’s restaurant, Reef Knot. The new restaurant, which overlooks St Mawes’ harbour, will now be led by executive head chef Stuart Shaw. Following its recent refurbishment, The Idle Rocks will feature a brand-new restaurant concept which will…
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