Soho
We report on the dynamic foodservice scene in Soho — one of London’s most competitive and trend-defining hospitality districts. This features our coverage of new restaurant and bar launches, concept innovation, chef-led ventures, lease activity, and the operational realities of trading in this densely packed, high-footfall zone. Whether you’re running an independent venue, expanding a brand presence, or benchmarking against Soho’s influential operators, we provide commercial insight into the challenges and opportunities of hospitality in the heart of the capital.
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Dec- 2018 -6 DecemberPeople
Polpetto head chef leaves after less than seven weeks
Polpetto head chef, Anthea Stephenson has left her role as head chef at Soho’s Polpetto after less than seven weeks. The restaurant confirmed Stephenson’s departure however it has not given a reason for it. The chef took up the role in the first week of October, joining from the River…
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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberBusiness
Street Feast launches new culinary partnership with Pastaio
London-based street food operator, Street Feast, has announced it has signed a new partnership with chef Stevie Parle’s pasta restaurant, Pastaio. A new outpost of Pastaio has launched at Giant Robot, Street Feast’s eating and drinking ‘rooftopia’ in Canary Wharf, and will deliver the same menu of fresh homemade pasta…
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26 NovemberBusiness
CDG wins tender to open Warrens Bakery site at Bristol Airport
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has added another eating-out brand to its concessions and franchising portfolio, after winning a tender to open a Warrens Bakery franchise store at Bristol Airport. The new site at Bristol Airport will take over from an existing Soho Coffee site, in the autumn. The 84-cover venue…
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14 NovemberAdvice
Customer at the heart: product and pricing strategies
With increasing financial pressures and a tough climate, casual dining brands strive to balance winning custom with achieving margins. Certainly not easy to achieve simultaneously. We ask how operators can both grow their margins, and entice new (and often price-sensitive) customers, all while maintaining their current customer base and staying…
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Oct- 2018 -26 OctoberFood and Drink
Berenjak becomes Soho’s first Iranian restaurant
Berenjak has become the first Iranian restaurant in London’s Soho area after it opened this week. The restaurant will open on Romilly Street, with Kian Samyani who had been working at JKS Restaurants’ Brigadiers in the City, taking the role of head chef. The chef had previously worked alongside Karam…
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25 OctoberBeverages
Soho’s Fernandez & Wells closes
Fernandez & Wells has closed its first ever site on Soho’s Lexington Street, the closure leaves the chain with three outlets all in the Soho area. The chain, founded by Rick Wells and Jorge Fernandez, which specialises in a unique blend of tapas, wine and sandwiches, has been open at…
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19 OctoberRestaurants
Neil Borthwick to open new restaurant at French House
Neil Borthwick is to open a new Gallic-inspired restaurant on the second floor of Soho’s French House pub. The restaurant does not yet have a name however it is due to open next week with the chef recently cooking at Leila’s on Calvert Avenue in Shoreditch. The French House confirmed…
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17 OctoberAdvice
Shaping your proposition and brand with your customer at its heart
Restaurants around the UK, many of which have failed to put their customers at the heart of their proposition, are closing daily. Remaining operators now find themselves asking how they can achieve this. There are many tools that F&B businesses can implement in creating a true customer-first approach. Below are…
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11 OctoberRestaurants
Bao to open site at London’s Borough Market
Taiwanese bun chain, Bao has announced it is to open a third site at London’s Borough Market. The site follows outlets in Soho and Fitzrovia, in serving all of the chains iconic dishes including its well-known blood cake with cured egg yolk, along with some new dishes. The restaurant will…
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1 OctoberBeverages
Brewdog cancels all events and supply with partner Scofflaw after promotion for ‘Trump supporters’
Brewdog has announced it has cancelled all events and supply from partners Scofflaw after it attempted to run a promotion offering free beer for “Trump supporters” at Brewdog pubs. The pub operator had previously announced a collaboration with the brewer to stock its beer in its pubs and run promotional…
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