Chef Ahmed Abdalla Announces Aspirations For Independent Restaurant Venture In York
The announcement follows Ahmed’s confirmation that he is set to leave Legacy this month – the fine-dining restaurant at five-star hotel The Grand, York – where he has…
Sunderland Celebrates 10 Years Of Restaurant Week
Sunderland Restaurant Week will once again run across the city from September 5 to 13, with scores of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars signed up to take part. And this time round the…
Interview: Chef Roberto Solís on Mexican Food and the Flavours of Yucatán
At the 2026 Michelin Guide ceremony, Roberto achieved an impressive result across his Mérida restaurant group, with Huniik and La Barra de Huniik each receiving a Michelin star, while his…
Interview: Christina Soteriou on bringing bold, plant-based cooking to the Big Feastival stage
Christina will be cooking live on The Fire Pit, one of Big Feastival’s food stages, where chefs take their cooking outdoors and over the flames. It’s a fitting setting for a chef whose food is…
Interview: Simon Rogan on taking his love of British produce to the Big Feastival stage
At the heart of Simon’s restaurant group is L’Enclume in Cartmel, Cumbria, which opened in 2002 and has since become one of the UK’s most acclaimed restaurants. Awarded its third Michelin star…
Interview: Executive Chef Joe Walker on why great food shouldn’t come at the expense of a great pub
Leading the kitchen at The Cock in Hitchin while helping shape the food direction of the growing group, Joe arrives with 14 years of experience spanning fine dining, hotels, gastropubs and one…
Newcastle’s House of Tides Heads South for a One-Night Takeover at Solaya Hoxton
Kenny will present a specially curated five-course tasting menu that carries the House of Tides style to the heart of the capital, with every dish built on exceptional seasonal ingredients,…
Japan Meets Brazil: NIPO restaurant is Set to Land at Newcastle’s Quayside
The first of its kind in Newcastle, NIPO will bring its Japanese-Brazilian identity to life throughexceptional ingredients, meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, Brazilian fire, live sushi,…
Yorkshire and North East Hospitality Stars Named Among Finalists for Prestigious AA Awards
Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire and Seaham Hall in County Durham are among those shortlisted for this year’s awards, which celebrate the people, teams and businesses setting standards across…
New interactive map designed to highlight female-owned hospitality businesses hits 1,000 pins – including 22 in the North East
Now totalling over 1,000 businesses, the map, which can be can be seen here includes restaurants, bars, cafés, bakeries and pubs across the country, creating one of the most…
Michelin-starred restaurant Mýse in North Yorkshire hosts inaugural ‘churn supper’ to celebrate British farming
Inspired by the age-old tradition – a gathering to give thanks to the farming communities for their hard work – the evening will celebrate the end of this year’s harvest and donate…
Yorkshire’s Swinton Estate announces Jamie Keeble as Head Chef of its refreshed Chef’s Table
Jamie, formerly of Michelin-starred Mýse and recognised as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging culinary talents, will join the estate in September 2026 ahead of the Chef’s Table opening…


























