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Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23 to close

18-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23 is to close its doors at the end of the year, with its owners blaming 'the unprecedented challenges of the current financial climate'.

Nathan Davies to leave SY23

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Welsh chef Nathan Davies has announced he is to leave his Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23.

Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2024 to be published in February

06-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The 2024 Michelin star revelation ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland will take place at Manchester's Midland Hotel on 5 February.

Claude and Lucy Bosi to bring ‘a little piece of Lyon to Fulham’ with Josephine

30-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Claude Bosi and his wife Lucy will launch their first joint venture early next year – a new neighbourhood-style French bistro in London’s Fulham.

Flash-grilled: Dani García

15-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Spanish heavy hitter behind Bibo in London's Shoreditch on his first industry job, collaborating with McDonald's, and debating the nuances of his home country's cuisine.

Michael Deane to close Michelin-starred Deanes Eipic restaurant

02-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Belfast-based chef Michael Deane has announced he will close his Michelin-starred Deanes Eipic restaurant in January and launch a new value-led concept in its place.

Kray Treadwell plots new direction for 670 Grams

27-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Kray Treadwell is to drop the tasting menu at his Birmingham restaurant 670 Grams at the end of the year in favour a 'more informal' sharing-style format.

“It's not going to be a destination restaurant, just a bloody good pub” - Tom Kerridge on The Butcher's Tap Chelsea

27-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The chef on opening his first London pub, five years operating in the capital, plans for further expansion, and why he believes people can be quick to criticise his prices.

The Man Behind The Curtain to relaunch as Psycho Sandbar

23-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Michael O’Hare’s Michelin-starred Leeds restaurant The Man Behind The Curtain is to close at the end of the year and relaunch as new concept Psycho Sandbar.

Friday five: the week's most read new stories

06-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Stephen Terry's sudden closure of The Hardwick and a stellar performance from The Ivy Collection are among this week's most read hospitality news stories.

The Michelin Guide to start ranking hotels

06-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

The Michelin Guide is branching out into hotels with a new set of awards launching next year.

Latest opening: Brooklands

05-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The Peninsula London’s rooftop restaurant pays full-sensory tribute to Concorde and Franco-British relations with chef director Claude Bosi marrying British produce with French cooking techniques.

Flash-grilled: Alberto Landgraf

04-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The acclaimed Brazilian chef, who recently launched his first London restaurant, Bossa, in Marylebone, on what he'd do if he wasn't in kitchens, and a dangerous deep sea fishing trip.

Andrea Cofini - the chef in charge of maintaining Joël Robuchon's legacy in London

29-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

The executive chef at Robuchon International on the return of L’Atelier Robuchon London, the capital's dining scene, and living up to the Robuchon name.

Latest opening: L’Atelier Robuchon

26-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

The late Joël Robuchon’s legacy continues with the relaunch of his Mayfair restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Colin Anderson

20-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The chef director of Brett in Glasgow, Scotland, on how he got his start in the industry, what drink to pair with fish and chips, and his dream dinner party.

Meet the Radfords – the family forging a lasting dining legacy in Edinburgh

19-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

More than a decade on from launching Timberyard, the Radford family are riding higher than ever, with a first Michelin star under their belts and second restaurant on the way.

Restaurant Story executive chef Tom Phillips wins Bocuse d’Or UK National Selection

11-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Tom Phillips, executive chef of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story in London, will be the next chef to represent the UK in the Bocuse d’Or cooking competition.

Carters of Moseley to close ahead of relocation next year

24-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Highly-rated Birmingham restaurant Carters of Moseley has confirmed it will permanently relocate within the city early next year.

“It’s more than business, it’s a life. And I don’t want to sell a piece of my life”: Michel Roux Jr on closing Le Gavroche

22-Aug-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Michel Roux Jr has shared more details on the reasons behind the closure of his famed Mayfair restaurant, which shuts permanently early next year.

"Turning a page": Michel Roux Jr announces Le Gavroche to close after 56 years

18-Aug-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Michel Roux Jr’s two Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant Le Gavroche will close next year 55 years after it launched.

Joël Robuchon’s L’Atelier brand returns to London

17-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Joël Robuchon International is bringing the late French chef’s L’Atelier brand back to London, replacing the site that previously housed Le Comptoir Robuchon in Mayfair.

Latest opening: Pavyllon

21-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Yannick Alléno’s new London outpost brings French finesse to the Four Seasons.

Woodhead Restaurant Group tees up next London opening

27-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Woodhead Restaurant Group, the London-based operator behind The Quality Chop House, Portland and Clipstone, will launch its latest venture this summer on Goodge Street in Fitzrovia.

Timberyard team to launch Montrose House wine bar

26-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind family-run Edinburgh restaurant Timberyard are to launch a wine bar in the Scottish capital’s Abbeyhill area this autumn.

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf to open debut London restaurant

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf, who runs the two Michelin-starred Oteque in Rio de Janeiro, is to open his debut London restaurant later this month in Marylebone.

Fat Duck owner returns to profit

18-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The parent company of Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck restaurant in Berkshire has returned to profit with turnover having more than doubled in 2022 compared to the year before.

Adam Handling declared Champion of Champions on Great British Menu 2023

03-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Adam Handling has been crowned Great British Menu Champion of Champions 2023.

Friday Five: the week's top news

31-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories focuses on all the announcements from this year's Michelin ceremony including new Michelin stars, Green Stars and special awards.

Michelin Guide 2023 deletions: The Woodspeen and Seven Park Place lose stars

28-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The Woodspeen in Berkshire has lost its Michelin star in the little red book’s Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2023.

Michelin Guide 2023: The Coach’s Sarah Hayward wins Young Chef Award

27-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Sarah Hayward, who leads the kitchen at Tom Kerridge's The Coach in Marlow, has won this year's Michelin's Young Chef Award.

Michelin Guide 2023: Four new restaurants receive Green Stars

27-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Apricity in London and Crocadon in Cornwall are among four new restaurants to have been awarded a Green Star in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland 2023.

Michelin Guide 2023: Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal gains two stars alongside The Ledbury

27-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal has achieved the rare feat of going straight into the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland with two stars, despite only opening last year.

The Lowdown: Michelin 2023

24-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The little red book is set to reveal its latest tranche of stars and awards next week at a glitzy ceremony held at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire

Michelin announces 20 new Bib Gourmand restaurants in 2023 Guide

22-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Twenty restaurants have been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland 2023.

Tommy Banks to launch pub with rooms in north Yorkshire

10-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The Tommy Banks Group is to launch a pub with rooms in north Yorkshire later this spring.

Jun Tanaka: "It's a relief to finally reopen The Ninth"

10-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Jun Tanaka has finally reopened his Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant The Ninth in London's Fitzrovia, several months after a 'serious fire' forced it to close.

Liam Rogers joins Northcote as head chef

22-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Michelin starred restaurant Northcote has appointed Liam Rogers as its head chef following the departure of Danny Young.

Latest opening: Gouqi

21-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Former Hakkasan executive chef Chee Hwee Tong has returned to London for his debut solo restaurant venture.

Jun Tanaka finally set to reopen The Ninth following fire

09-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Jun Tanaka will finally reopen his Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant The Ninth in London's Fitzrovia in March, several months after a 'serious fire' forced it to close.

Japanese chef Masayoshi 'Masa' Takayama to make UK restaurant debut in Harrods

03-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Japanese chef Masayoshi 'Masa' Takayama will become the latest top culinary name to open a restaurant in Harrods.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

27-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Lancashire's Parkers Arms being named the UK's top gastropub was the week's biggest news story.

Tom Sellers to open rotisserie style restaurant Story Cellar

26-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Tom Sellers is launching a Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant in London’s Seven Dials this spring.

Michelin returns to physical event for 2023 Guide

23-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

The 2023 Michelin star revelation ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland will take place at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire on 27 March.

Latest opening: Ikoyi

13-Jan-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Jeremy Chan and his front-of-house counterpart Iré Hassan-Odukale finally have a space that befits their restaurant’s stature.

Flash-grilled: Alyn Williams

06-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

The former National Chef of the Year winner, who currently oversees the stoves at London's Park Row, on his first industry job and what to pair with pie and eels.

Book review: On Fire

06-Jan-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Nathan Davies’ debut cookbook is much more than just a celebration of the most primitive of cooking methods.

Kray Treadwell drops plans to expand 670 Grams, cutting covers instead

03-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Kray Treadwell has scrapped his plans to extend his Digbeth restaurant 670 Grams, citing ‘circumstances out of our control’.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

16-Dec-2022 By Restaurant

The sad and sudden death of chef Paul Kitching, chef-patron at Edinburgh's restaurant with rooms 21212, was this week's most read story in hospitality.

Chef Paul Kitching dies suddenly

16-Dec-2022 By Restaurant

Tributes have been paid to chef Paul Kitching who has died suddenly.