Zero waste

The Third Monkey in Farnham to open in July

The Third Monkey, an independently-owned gastropub and fine dining restaurant, is set to open its doors in Farnham in mid-July. Led by executive chef Adam Fisher, the restaurant will offer a hyper-seasonal menu that combines “elevated simplicity with a strong commitment to sustainability”, zero waste practices, and locally sourced British…

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New Japanese restaurant Kokin to open at The Stratford

Japanese restaurant Kokin has announced that it is set to open at The Stratford Hotel on 1 May on the hotel’s seventh floor. Occupying the space formerly home to Allegra, the 140-cover restaurant features two expansive terraces and a dedicated sushi bar. The new restaurant brings a fire-led, omakase-style menu…

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Thesleff Group acquires Sale e Pepe

The Thesleff Group, which operates Los Mochis and Viajante87, has acquired Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe restaurant based in Knightsbridge London. The acquisition of the restaurant includes the leasehold of the property and the rights to the brand. Previous owner of the restaurant Toni Corricelli is retiring after setting up…

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The chef behind Canary Wharf’s own French Riviera superyacht

Can you tell us about your background and what inspired you to become a chef? I remember when I was about 19 during my second year of uni I got my first cheffing job to help pay my way through university, but as soon as I walked into the kitchen,…

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Atis set to open third site in Notting Hill

Following the success of its Shoreditch and Eccleston Yards Store, salad and bowl bar Atis has announced the opening of its third site in London, Notting Hill on Pembridge Road. The new site will officially open its doors on Thursday 28 April, and East-London based Interior designers, Daytrip.studio, have consulted…

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Ethical fine dining restaurant Mara launches new concept

Mara, an ethical fine dining restaurant, has launched a new concept at Links House, Royal Dornoch, amid a longstanding charity initiative since opening in May 2021. Each diner choosing the restaurant’s tasting menu will have £3 donated on their behalf to Trees for Life, a Highlands-based charity dedicated to rewilding…

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Miscusi to make UK debut this autumn

Miscusi has announced that it will debut its first UK restaurant outside of Italy at The Yards, Covent Garden, this autumn. With 12 restaurants currently across seven Italian cities, the restaurant group said it has signed for a 4,190 sq ft unit at 23 Slingsby Place committing to the first…

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Heineken launches Greener Bar concept

Heineken has launched its inaugural sustainable bar concept, the Heineken Greener Bar, in partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The new form of bar is designed to reduce waste, water, emissions, and energy usage within the events industry. Per event, the Greener Bar saves up to 6,539…

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Chef Harriet Mansell to open Lilac wine bar

Chef Harriet Mansell has announced her second Lyme Regis venture with the upcoming opening of Lilac, a wine bar tap room. Specialising in low-intervention wines and small plates, the 40-cover establishment is due to launch in July 2021. The venue will follow in the path of Mansell’s debut restaurant Robin…

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New Brewdog drive-through set to open in the UK

Scottish craft brewer Brewdog has revealed plans to open a new ‘Brewdog Drive Thru’ in the UK. The sites will serve as beer collection points, hubs for electric vehicle deliveries as well as hubs for closed loop, zero waste packaging such as growlers, mini-kegs and returnable bottles. The group said…

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