09-Apr-2026
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Aktar Islam: “I want to show my breadth as a chef by doing something more classic”
As the chef behind Birmingham two-star Opheem prepares to make his London debut, he discusses shifting from progressive Indian cooking to classical Awadhi cuisine, and the challenges facing the UK hospitality sector.... Read more
Floating restaurant Caravel closes after four years
Floating London restaurant Caravel on Regent’s Canal has closed as well as its sister restaurant Studio Kitchen.... Read more
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Undiscovered European Union ingredients take centre stage at Food & Drink Expo 2026
For chefs looking to bring stronger provenance and regional storytelling to their menus, lesser-known EU meat and bakery ingredients will be firmly in the spotlight at this year’s Food & Drink Expo.... Read more
New Turkish restaurant Lokal to open in Fitzrovia
Lokal, a new contemporary Turkish restaurant from the team behind Fred Bakery and Faros, is set to open in Fitzrovia on the 1 May.... Read more
Max de Nahlik takes on second west London pub with The Bird In Hand relaunch
Max de Nahlik, chef-owner of Michelin Guide-listed pub and dining room The Holland, has acquired The Bird In Hand in Brook Green, marking his second west London site.... Read more
Manuel Ribiero joins revamped Birmingham restaurant 670 Grams as joint head chef
Former Moor Hall and Whatley Manor chef Manuel Ribiero has joined Birmingham restaurant 670 Grams following a refurb at the venue.... Read more
Aktar Islam’s Oudh 1722 set for May opening
More details have been released about Aktar Islam’s forthcoming debut London restaurant.... Read more
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The reboot of Terence Conran’s Orrery restaurant, which takes its name from clockwork models of the solar system, has different stars in its eyes.... Read more
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Young’s buys Cubitt House’s group of pubs
Young’s has acquired Cubitt House London Pubs in a deal worth around £30m.... Read more
Former Cycene chef Theo Clench to reignite Mayfair’s Humo
Former Cycene chef Theo Clench is working with Creative Restaurant Group to relaunch Mayfair restaurant Humo as IGNI.... Read more
Doctor duo to make their debut in Liverpool’s dining scene
A new contemporary Indian restaurant is set to open on Liverpool’s Kings Dock this May, bringing elevated Indian dining on the city’s waterfront.... Read more
Indian restaurant Bulbul to open in the City this summer
A contemporary Indian restaurant majoring in small plates will open in the City this summer.... Read more
Shrimp & Co opens fourth restaurant
Casual seafood brand Shrimp & Co has opened its fourth site in less than 12 months.... Read more
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