Tower Bridge
Highlights hospitality and foodservice activity in one of London’s most iconic riverside areas, from premium dining rooms and boutique hotels to bustling bars and casual eateries. Coverage includes new openings, concept launches, and menu innovations, as well as investment in waterfront venues, seasonal tourism-driven opportunities, staffing updates, and events that draw both locals and visitors to the area’s vibrant food and drink scene.
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Aug- 2018 -16 AugustPeople
Tom Simmons’ restaurant continues under new ownership
One Tower Bridge, the restaurant run by chef Tom Simmons, is to continue trading under new ownership after falling into administration. The company appointed administrators Durkan Cahill on 3 August and was sold in a pre-pack deal. The British-French eatery opened in summer 2017, six years after Simmons reached the…
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2 AugustAwards & Events
Hamish Pearce wins M Restaurants Young Chef of the Year
A 22 year old chef from Hackney restaurant Pidgin has been announced as M Restaurants Young Chef of the Year. Hamish Pearce won the award for his pop-up inside the Hackney restaurant last month, during a ceremony held at M Restaurants flagship site in Victoria. Pearce said: “It’s an incredible…
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Jul- 2018 -25 JulyRestaurants
Gunpowder founder to close Madame D and Gul and Sepoy restaurants
Harneet Baweja, founder of Gunpowder Holdings, has announced the closure of Gul and Sepoy, and Madame D restaurants in order to concentrate his energy on the Gunpowder group. He is due to open his second Gunpowder restaurant at One Tower Bridge in September and Custard bakery in October at the…
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Jun- 2018 -7 JuneBusiness
TriSpan acquires majority stake in Rosa’s Thai Cafe
TriSpan, a global private equity firm, has announced that Rising Stars, its restaurant platform, has acquired a majority investment in Rosa’s Thai Cafe. Rosa’s managing director Gavin Adair will lead the group in its next phase of growth. He will be supported by Robin Rowland, former YO! CEO and TriSpan…
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