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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.
Le Cordon Bleu names finalists of Julia Child Scholarship
With the 16th finalist yet to be decided by a video competition on YouTube, Le Cordon Bleu has announced 15 of the finalists who will compete for its coveted Julia Child Scholarship.
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.
Opera Tavern to reopen in August after revamp
The home of the much-loved Ibérico pork and foie gras burger, Opera Tavern in Covent Garden, is to reopen with a new head chef in August following a revamp.
Great Queen Street restaurant to close
Founded by chef Tom Norrington-Davies in 2007, the restaurant will close this month following 12 years in London’s West End.
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts names 2019 Awards of Excellence winners
The 18 recipients of this year’s award, which sees young professionals in the hospitality industry judged on a series of tasks, have been announced.
National Geographic announces line-up for first food festival
National Geographic Traveller UK has revealed the full line-up of exhibitors and guest speakers for its debut food festival taking place next month at the Business Design Centre in London.
Richard Corrigan to take over former Nuala site
Irish chef Richard Corrigan is to take over the former site of Irish restaurant Nuala in London’s Old Street and will launch a new restaurant later this year.
Robin Gill to head up food offering at Great Scotland Yard
Having just opened Darby’s next to door the US Embassy in Nine Elms, chef Robin Gill is to head up the food offering at the Great Scotland Yard hotel in Westminster.
The Harwood Arms celebrates 10th birthday with special dinner
London’s only Michelin-starred pub, The Harwood Arms, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a special dinner which will see head chef Sally Abé join forces with three of the pub’s former head chefs to create a seven-course tasting menu.