A Former MasterChef Judge Blasted The Cold Food, But It’s More Complicated Than That When exactly are the judges tasting the food? Cinemablend · Aug 11
How I Shop with Fred Sirieix: ‘It’s nice to buy stuff from people you know’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basics they scrimp on? The maître d’ and TV presenter talks secateurs, splurging on wine and terrible sofas with the Filter The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Ten new Wetherspoons pubs to open before Christmas - with two coming to London A new site will open in Manchester Airport, as well as cities including Edinburgh, Southampton and Hull Evening Standard · Aug 10
South London boozer is crowned London's best pub of 2026 The Chislehurst pub was a runner-up for CAMRA Greater London Pub of the Year in 2024 and 2025 Evening Standard · Aug 10
Greenock cafe announces closure after 20 years amid major roadworks A Greenock cafe is to close after 20 years in business amid major roadworks and redevelopment in the town centre The National (Scotland) · Aug 10
Biggest McDonald's in London set to open 24 hours a day McDonald’s biggest London branch has the go-ahead to run as a 24-hour restaurant Evening Standard · Aug 9
Wetherspoon reveals opening date for new Edinburgh pub amid UK expansion JD Wetherspoon will open 11 new UK pubs, including one in Edinburgh, and one in Spain The National (Scotland) · Aug 8
A Cumberland mother's new farm stand was stolen before she could use it; strangers John and Casey Adams rebuilt it for free, even after their tools were stolen On its inaugural night, a mother’s bakery stand faced an unfortunate theft. However, a compassionate construction duo—a father and son team—came to the rescue, reconstructing the entire stand at no cost. They meticulously followed the original design, delivering a perfect replica within a week. With security enhancements now in place,… The Times of India · Aug 7
Loyalty scheme warning to customers as UK restaurant chain to shut all 196 sites Whitbread is closing all 105 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre sites in the coming weeks, with loyalty schemes closing too. The National (Scotland) · Aug 7
Scotch whisky success hailed as distillery numbers almost double in 10 years THE SNP have hailed the success of the Scotch whisky industry after fresh analysis showed the number of distilling businesses in Scotland almost… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6
Family-run Scottish brewery opens first pub in former BrewDog site THE brothers behind a successful Scottish brewery business have opened their first pub ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 6
No10 slams plans to clamp down on drinkers standing at Soho and West End pubs as licensing row explodes Council sparks fury after ‘encouraging’ venues in famous London neighbourhood to make people sit rather than stand Evening Standard · Aug 6
Diageo to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs in turnaround plan New CEO Dave Lewis lifts investors’ spirits by promising strategic overhaul worthy of his nickname ‘Drastic Dave’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
Hon’s BBQ, Queen’s Yard review: This smokepit ain’t no macho meat rodeo 4/5 ‘Tender ox cheek falls apart like a New Year’s resolution’: Christy Spring on an east London smokepit with a twist Evening Standard · Aug 6
Evening Standard · Aug 6 Meet Florence Knight: The chef behind London’s hottest new opening, Lunette Buzz around the new St Clement hotel is at fever pitch. Whetting appetites even more is Florence Knight’s Lunette, a restaurant where all bets are off
Evening Standard · Aug 5 How hotel restaurants in London finally became cool London’s hotel restaurants are looking up, writes Josh Barrie
Evening Standard · Aug 5 Gail's bakery set to open at major new development in west London Latest Gail’s planned for London as expansion of high-end bakery chain across London continues
Marie Claire · Aug 4 I Watched Kiko Milano Build a Beauty Empire in Plain Sight—Now the World Is Finally Catching Up Kiko Milano has been a beauty institution across Europe for decades. So why is the rest of the world only just catching up?
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Raising Cane’s to open 7 new locations — here’s where and when Raising Cane’s, the beloved chicken tender chain, is celebrating its 30th birthday this month
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Wingstop to open 30 more restaurants as UK chicken shop war heats up Many rivals are cashing in on the boom in chicken restaurants
The Independent UK · Aug 3 ‘Dine and dash’ customers walk out of family-run seafood restaurant after running up £600 bill The Oyster Shack in Bigbury in Devon is the latest restaurant to be hit by the crime trend which sees diners run up huge bills before walking out without paying
Evening Standard · Aug 2 Top restaurant serving London’s ‘best Sunday roast’ sparks noise and nuisance complaints High-end eatery No. Fifty Cheyne brought before Kensington and Chelsea committee after complaints
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1 Noma restaurant prepares to reopen under new leadership after abuse allegations World-class venue puts renewed focus on staff wellbeing under new head chef after René Redzepi stepped down and apologised for his behaviour
International Business Times UK · Jul 30 Houston Restaurateur Funnelled $1.4m to Mother Before Killing Family and Himself Over 'Public Shame,' Lawsuit Claims A Houston restaurateur allegedly committed a murder-suicide involving his family to avoid public shame from financial fraud, transferring £1.1 million to his mother before the tragic event.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant to reopen without founder Redzepi at helm Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant is reopening on August 5 without its founder, René Redzepi, at the helm