Archive: Dec 2015

As we approach the end of the calendar year, Founding Director David Rawlinson reflects on a busy twelve months in the restaurant property industry and looks ahead to a business-expanding 2016 and beyond.

Like any brand, the hype around a London restaurant will ebb and flow over time. The trendy London restaurants on this list are ones that have gained serious momentum over the past few months, and who we expect will continue to grow and kick on in the new year. 1. Shotgun 2015 had to wait until mid-October to get its hands on a meal at Shotgun,… Read more

Seasonal menus are among the most enduring restaurant trends of recent years. From Starbucks’ Gingerbread Latte and Greggs’ festive pasty, to Porky’s Thanksgiving Menu and Costa’s summer Ice Menu, restaurant operations everywhere are cashing in on the demand for seasonal menus. Away from the big chains and household high street brands, fine restaurants often boast seasonal menus, but how does their success differ from Pret’s… Read more

On 12th November, D&D London opened German Gymnasium within the newly renovated Grade II listed former gymnasium in King’s Cross. German-born Executive Chef, Bjoern Wassmuth, previously kitchen director at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, has created broad-ranging menus featuring some classic Mittel-European dishes as a nod to the site’s German heritage. The dining areas encompass one of Kings Cross’ largest al fresco terraces, a… Read more