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Chef Adam Simmonds to head up new restaurant at The Megaro in London

Adam Simmonds to head up new restaurant at The Megaro having been named chef-patron

Adam Simmonds is to open a new signature restaurant at King’s Cross hotel The Megaro having been appointed chef-patron at the property.

PizzaExpress tees up first UK airport restaurant at London Gatwick

Pizza Express tees up first UK airport site (and has another shot at breakfast)

Pizza Express will open its first restaurant within a UK airport later this month at London Gatwick’s South Terminal.

What are Gordon Ramsay's new restaurant openings in 2025 in City of London London 22 Bishopsgate

The Lowdown: Gordon Ramsay’s 2025 vision

The world’s best-known chef has announced his biggest venture to date - five new openings at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London next year.

"A bittersweet decision": Aiden Byrne to leave The Church Green after 16 years

Aiden Byrne and his wife Sarah are to step away from The Church Green in Cheshire after 16 years.

I am Döner secures first site in Canada

I am Döner has secured its first site in Canada as it continues to push ahead with plans to expand internationally.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

This week's top newx stories include James Watt stepping down as BrewDog CEO, the National Restaurant Awards' Opening of the Year shortlist, and The Rum Kitchen closing its entire estate

Gordon Ramsay Group plans further Pizza East openings as turnover nears £100m

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is planning further openings both in the UK and internationally under its recently acquired Pizza East brand, according to the group’s latest accounts.

Café Britaly Italian restaurant in Peckham, London

Latest opening: Café Britaly

Richard Crampton-Platt and Alex Purdie have opened an ‘authentically Britalian’ restaurant in South London.

The Rum Kitchen quietly shutters entire estate

Caribbean-styled bar restaurant brand The Rum Kitchen has quietly closed its entire estate.

The best alcoholic drinks launches for May

Liquid assets: May 2024

Swedish and Scottish whiskies and Sussex and Hampshire wines are among our top picks for this month's new drinks releases.

Dominic Chapman's former pub The Beehive is reinventing itself by serving Indian food

The Beehive to embark on 'a transformative journey' as it embraces Indian flavours

A gastropub formerly run by chef Dominic Chapman for almost a decade is reinventing itself by serving Indian food.

Former Cipriani chef Alfio Laudani to launch Sicilian restaurant Sotto Cucina & Bar in Whitechapel

Former Cipriani chef Alfio Laudani to launch Sicilian restaurant in Whitechapel

Sicily-born chef Alfio Laudani will launch a restaurant that offers a contemporary take on the Italian island’s cuisine later this month in London’s Whitechapel.

Gordon Ramsay is opening five high-rise restaurants in the City of London next year

Gordon Ramsay will open five new venues at 22 Bishopsgate in London next year, including a second, smaller iteration of his flagship three star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.

Pedro Santos head sommelier Gouqi Chinese restaurant London

Uncorked: Pedro Santos

The head sommelier at London’s Gouqi on 2002 Clos de Ambonnay, Yarra Valley-based winemaker Luke Lambert and matching cherry-based desserts with Mezcal.

French brasserie Marceline to open in Canary Wharf

French brasserie Marceline will open this summer on one of Wood Wharf’s floating pavilions.

London's smash burger trend continues with two new ventures

The smash burger revival in the capital shows no signs of abating with the opening of a number of new concepts this month.

Holy Carrot appoints Acme Fire Cult co-founder Daniel Watkins as executive chef ahead of launch

Plant-based restaurant Holy Carrot has appointed Acme Fire Cult co-founder Daniel Watkins as executive chef ahead of the opening of its first permanent site in London’s Notting Hill.