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Focused coverage on the global trends, concepts, and hospitality innovations emerging from Southeast Asia’s culinary capital, offering strategic insight for UK foodservice professionals tracking international influence. From premium restaurant groups and cutting-edge bar programs to sustainability leadership and operational efficiency in high-density markets, this section highlights developments that inform competitive strategy, menu direction, and brand inspiration for operators, chefs, and F&B executives in the UK.
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Sep- 2022 -14 SeptemberRestaurants
Restaurant Terre to open at Castlemartyr Resort this September
Chef Vincent Crepel will reportedly open his first solo restaurant outside of France within the 17th-Century, 5-star Castlemartyr estate in Ireland this September. It is reported that chef Crepel will serve French cuisine at this venue with the “bright flavours” of Asia, while using fresh Irish produce. The experience is…
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Jul- 2022 -13 JulyPeople
St Ermin’s Hotel appoints new executive head chef
St Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster has announced the appointment of Paolo Sanapo as the venue’s executive head chef, who is said to have a “rich and diverse” culinary background and a number of awards from across the globe. It is reported that Sanapo has already begun extensive menu development across…
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May- 2022 -10 MayRestaurants
Abby Lee to relaunch Mambow in London
Michelin-trained head chef Abby Lee is set to relaunch Mambow in London this June, bringing the modern Malaysian cuisine to Peckham’s new concept Market Stalls, after opening her first restaurant on Commercial Street in 2020 shortly before the pandemic. Mambow is set to open alongside rotisserie chicken, beers and cocktails…
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Aug- 2021 -16 AugustRestaurants
Gordon Ramsay to open first Bread Street Café
Gordon Ramsay is to open his first Bread Street Café in Ealing Broadway on 23 August. The restaurant will be inspired by the original Bread Street Kitchen restaurant, which Ramsay launched in 2011. According to its website, the new café will open seven days a week and offer an “all-day…
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9 AugustFood and Drink
Delivery Hero takes 5% stake in Deliveroo
Deliveroo has announced that Delivery Hero, a Berlin-based food delivery group, has gained a 5% stake in the company. The two company’s act as rivals in the Middle East through Delivery Hero’s Talabat brand, and in Hong Kong and Singapore via its Foodpanda arm. However, according to The Financial Times,…
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2 AugustPeople
Burger & Lobster names executive development chef
Global surf and turf restaurant group Burger and Lobster has announced the appointment of Paul Greening as executive development chef. Greening brings over 29 years of experience to the position, including stints at Pier Restaurant in Sydney, Wellington’s Restaurant 290, and the Michelin-starred Parisian venues Guy Savoy and Pierre Gagnaire.…
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Jun- 2021 -24 JuneRestaurants
L’ETO cafes opens permanent sister site in London
L’ETO cafes has officially opened up a permanent sister restaurant, My&sannně, located on Brompton Road, London. The restaurant offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu, which draws on Greek, Italian and Asian flavours. The venue serves both breakfast and three course dining options, with dishes including Fresh Artichokes and Puglian Burratta with Bottarga…
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Aug- 2020 -18 AugustPeople
Ali Nia joins The Drunken Butler as partner and GM
Ali Nia has been named as partner and GM at The Drunken Butler Restaurant in Farringdon. Nia, who was formerly general manager at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, has teamed up with Yuma Hashemi at the Clerkenwell-based restaurant, strengthening its front-of-house and management team. In his new role, Nia will work alongside…
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12 AugustRestaurants
Haidilao chooses Bullring for first restaurant outside London
Hot pot restaurant chain, Haidilao, has selected the Bullring Birmingham or its first site in the UK outside of London. The 8,073sq ft restaurant will join Brown’s and Wagamama in St Martin’s Square, and is set to launch in early 2021. Founded in 1994 in China’s Sichuan Province, Haidilao now…
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Jun- 2020 -15 JunePubs and Bars
BBPA urges government to confirm date for pub reopenings
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the government to confirm a definitive date when all pubs can re-open as well as publish the final safety guidelines the sector needs to be ready for reopening. The government’s roadmap indicated pubs would be able to re-open from 4 July.…
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