Nello Balan plans to open a branch of Nello, his Italian restaurant on Manhattan’s Madison Avenue known for its outrageously expensive food. Mr Balan famously does not disclose the prices of his specials at his already expensive restaurant, and recently charged an unsuspecting diner £175 for a portion of truffle pasta. He has signed a £2million lease for a venue on exclusive Mount Street in… Read more
JJ Goodman and James Hopkins, the winners of BBC TV show The Restaurant, with Raymond Blanc, are set to open their third cocktail bar in central London. The pair, who won the final series of the show in 2009, have taken a 15-year least on the 3,000 sq ft ground floor at Portland House, 4 Great Portland Street, London W1. The London Cocktail Club is… Read more
Launched by four Texans that have a passion for their hometown flavours alongside Head Chef Andrew Justice, a quarter finalist of Master Chef the professionals 2010, the team at The Lockhart have created their twist on southwestern dishes by using iconic flavours from Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico whilst cooking with the best of UK’s local and seasonal ingredients. Co-owner, Gwen Wren comments: “While attending… Read more