The London Shell Co. is set to launch The Grand Duchess which will open on a permanently moored boat beside the team’s debut venture on Regent’s Canal in Paddington, offering seafood and sparkling wine.
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Pidgin team to launch new London venue
Founders of Asian-inspired Hackney restaurant Pidgin are set to launch a new sandwich, soft serve, craft beer and cocktail shop in King’s Cross development Coal Drop’s Yard this summer, called Sons and Daughters.
River Café chef launches debut solo venture in London
Former River Café chef Theo Hill will open his first solo venture called Gold in London’s Notting Hill this spring, offering a modern European menu with an Italian focus.
Adam Handling launches craft beer pairing events at London venue
Collaborating with some of Europe’s leading independent breweries, Adam Handling’s zero waste café Bean & Wheat on London’s Old Street is offering a series of bespoke beer pairing evenings throughout the year.
World’s 50 Best names recipient of 2019 scholarship
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has named the second recipient of its culinary scholarship, launched last year in association with BBVA, which offers an ambitious chef the opportunity to work in three top kitchens.
New on Wine List Confidential: Trade
Trade in London’s Soho, a kindly priced members club for those connected to the hospitality industry, was brought into being by two star Master Sommelier operators.
London’s Vinoteca appoints advisor to maximise expansion
London-based wine bar, restaurant and retail concept Vinoteca has appointed independent advisory business Dow Schofield Watts to help secure funding for its next phase of expansion.
Gleneagles hotel to relaunch the Strathearn restaurant
Iconic Scottish restaurant The Strathearn at Gleneagles will once again open its doors this May, following an extensive renovation with interiors inspired by the golden age of railway travel.
English sparkling wine should ’embrace acidity’
English sparkling wine producers should consider the high acidity that the country’s climate generates to be a strength and a unique selling point, believes several of England’s top winemakers.
Where winemakers dine: Lenz Moser
Lenz Moser, chief winemaker of China’s Chateau Changyu-Moser XV, praises Stefan Neumann MS and his team at Dinner by Heston and reveals why London is “the wine and food capital of the world”.
‘Turf-to-table’ restaurant to open in West London
A new “turf to table” restaurant with a menu designed to “celebrate local produce and heritage” will open in West London’s Richmond later this month.
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