New Openings
Wiltons to open new café and wine bar
The team behind Wiltons, one of the oldest restaurants in London, is set to open a new café and wine bar in St James’s this autumn called Locket’s.
Gymkhana owners to open gastropub in Fitzrovia
Gymkhana owners Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi of JKS Restaurants are to open a gastropub in Fitzrovia on the former site of The George on Great Portland Street.
BaoziInn team to open site in Borough
Renowned for vibrantly coloured dim sum as well as Hunan and Sichuan streetfood-inspired dishes, the BaoziInn team will open a third restaurant and cocktail bar in London’s Borough later this month.
Franco Manca founders to launch new pasta restaurant
The founders of sourdough pizza chain Franco Manca, Bridget Hugo and Giuseppe Mascoli, are set to open a new fresh pasta restaurant in September at Kerb’s Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden.
Trullo and Barrafina alumni to open debut solo venture
Former Trullo chef, Matt Beardmore, has joined forces with Barrafina general manager, Jay Patel, to open an Italian-inspired restaurant in London Bridge called Legare.
Simon Rogan to open new Lake District restaurant
One of Britain’s most exciting chefs, Simon Rogan, is to open a restaurant within Linthwaite House next to Lake Windermere in the Lake District.
Chris Leach and David Carter announce 10 Heddon Street residency
The chefs and restaurateurs will launch a residency at 10 Heddon Street in London’s Mayfair as part of a new partnership initiative from The Crown Estate and Montana Fogg.
Bun House team to open Hong Kong style concept
Restaurateurs Z He and Alex Peffly are set to open Wun’s, a restaurant and bar in London’s Soho inspired by 1960s Hong Kong.
Hélène Darroze launches Marsan in Paris
Two decades after her debut on the Left Bank in Paris, the chef and restaurateur has opened her new flagship restaurant called Marsan by Hélène Darroze.
Duck-only restaurant opens in London
It sounds like a Fawlty Towers gag, but a restaurant called Monsieur Le Duck, focusing solely on duck, has opened in London’s trendy Clerkenwell district.