Gordon Ramsey is opening the UK's highest restaurant in London
Gordon Ramsay is set to open the UK's highest restaurant, Lucky Cat and Bread Street Kitchen, along with a cooking school at 22 Bishopsgate, London. [ more ]
Venice's Casual Cool Coucou Just Opened a Second Location in West Hollywood
Coucou opened a second location in West Hollywood with a French bistro concept.
The new location features a redesigned space with seating for 75 in the main room and on the patio, offering traditional French dishes and desserts. [ more ]
Five Guys is opening a brand-new restaurant in south London this month
Five Guys is opening its seventh restaurant south of the river in Croydon, showcasing the popular American burger chain's expansion in the UK. [ more ]
Reality TV star unveils swanky new restaurant in Lake Tahoe
Lisa Vanderpump opened Wolf by Vanderpump in Lake Tahoe, a visually stunning and luxurious restaurant with unique design elements incorporating the locale. [ more ]
This New Hillsboro Cocktail Bar Pairs Mezcal-Braised Barbacoa With Draft M&M Shots
The High Ground in Hillsboro offers a mix of Mexican dishes and cocktails, including smoked and braised cochinita pibil, chocolate mole cake, and orange blossom margaritas.
Sanjay Chandrasekaran, a known figure in vegan dining, ventures into non-vegan territory with The High Ground, collaborating with chef Bryan Veal for their expertise in Mexican cuisine. [ more ]
Nancy Silverton Is Opening a Tiny Pasta Bar With Joe Bastianich in Koreatown
Nancy Silverton plans to open a pasta bar in Koreatown, Los Angeles, in fall 2024 with Joe Bastianich as her business partner.
The new restaurant was born from an offer by an unnamed entrepreneur to open a pasta restaurant, leading Silverton to explore merging Italian and Korean cuisines. [ more ]
One of LA's Most Popular Pizza Chains Moves Into an Iconic Echo Park Space
Pitfire Pizza is opening a new location in Echo Park, taking over the space previously occupied by Mohawk Bend. They will keep some of the former tenant's plant-based favorites on the menu.
A GoFundMe campaign has been started to cover the costs of memorial services, burial, and finding a new home for the pet pig of chef Jonathan Whitener, who recently passed away. [ more ]
A Turkish Chef Wants to Ignite an Aegean Fire in River North
Onur Okan's culinary journey from Izmir, Turkey to Chicago's top restaurants shaped his path to becoming an executive chef.
Okan's upcoming restaurant Kor in River North will focus on Aegean woodfire cuisine, using unique cooking methods and ingredients to create a distinctive menu. [ more ]
Union Square Hospitality Alum to Open New West Village Restaurant
Jenni Guizio, former director of wine and beverage for Union Square Hospitality, is opening a new restaurant in the West Village with a regional French theme.
Morcher's Pork Store is closing after 70 years, and the Woodbine in Ridgewood is hosting a donation-based dinner to support the store's employees. [ more ]
Jean-Georges' Fancy Midtown Restaurant Is Now Open
Four Twenty Five, a new restaurant from Jean-Georges Vongerichten, opens at 425 Park Avenue in New York City.
The restaurant offers a six- to seven-course tasting menu as well as a la carte options, combining Asian influences with Italian and American cooking. [ more ]
Bialys Institution Kossar's Opens Its New Location Today
New locations of Kossar's and Casa Susanna open in NYC, alongside unique dining experiences like the New York Botanical Garden's Alice in Wonderland menu and Justine Snacks pop-up. [ more ]
Tadhana Showcases Filipino Cuisine With a 16-Course Tasting Menu
Frances Tariga, a Filipino chef in New York, opens her native cuisine restaurant with a 16-course tasting menu for $185.
Frances Tariga's restaurant features a 16-course tasting menu showcasing her native cuisine, curated by chef Mark Nobello and an all-Filipino staff. [ more ]
Find Tikka Masala Fried Chicken at Santa Monica's New London-Inspired Restaurant
The father-and-son duo behind multiple successful restaurants opened Chelsea in Santa Monica, drawing flavor inspiration from London where the father lived as a child. [ more ]
Inside Diane's Place, a Landmark New Restaurant for Hmong American Cuisine
Diane Moua, a prominent pastry chef, has opened Diane's Place, a Hmong American restaurant in Minneapolis, bridging her pastry expertise with savory dishes, solidifying the Twin Cities as a hub for Hmong cuisine. [ more ]
Here's what's replacing San Jose's beloved Flames Eatery - San Jose Spotlight
A new Chinese restaurant, Home Eat, is opening in downtown San Jose at the site of a former restaurant, aiming to bring authentic Chinese cuisine with American fusion dishes. [ more ]
Staple Berkeley Grocery Store Market Hall Foods to Close After Nearly Three Decades
Market Hall Foods closes Berkeley store after over two decades, citing supply chain issues, decreased foot traffic due to remote work, and rising costs. [ more ]
A New Restaurant From the Chef Behind Michelin-Starred Indienne Is Coming to San Francisco
Tiya, a new Indian restaurant, is set to open in San Francisco's Marina District in late April with a focus on New Indian cuisine with California influences.
Brothers Sujan and Pujan Sarkar, both acclaimed chefs, are behind Tiya, bringing a blend of Indian and French cuisines to the menu. [ more ]
Saga Hospitality Group to Open Bakery and Restaurant at the Refinery at Domino in Williamsburg - Greenpointers
Saga Hospitality Group is opening a bakery and daytime restaurant in Williamsburg at the reimagined Domino Sugar Factory.
Executive Pastry Chef Renata Ameni, known for her work at Crown Shy and Saga, will lead the project, offering a menu of pastries, salads, and sandwiches. [ more ]
Firing up in Downtown Brooklyn: Fogo de Chao to open next week at City Point * Brooklyn Paper
Fogo de Chão is opening a new location in Downtown Brooklyn, marking its third restaurant in New York City.
The restaurant will donate a portion of its first week's sales to the Food Bank For New York City, demonstrating a commitment to giving back to the community. [ more ]
The beloved Greek restaurant from Mykonos opens first U.S. location in Miami Beach
The second location of Bakalo Mykonos is now open in Miami Beach with a focus on Greek classics and a retro design scheme.
The restaurant aims to be a cultural bridge connecting Miami Beach and Mykonos with a shared passion for history, architecture, authentic flavors, and joy of life. [ more ]
Farmhouse Kitchen arrives in Berkeley with toned-down decor but same colorful, creative dishes
The Berkeley outpost of Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Restaurant has finally opened after almost four and a half years of renovation.
Architect Marc Dimalanta designed the Berkeley location and faced challenges due to the building's historical past and renovation regulations. [ more ]
Union Square Hospitality Alum to Open New West Village Restaurant
Former director of wine and beverage for Union Square Hospitality, Jenni Guizio, is opening a new restaurant in West Village with a regional French theme.
Woodbine is hosting a dinner to support the employees of Morcher's Pork Store, which is closing this February.
A former Troutbeck baker has opened a bakery called Vitsky Bakery in the Hudson Valley, offering pastries at Ten Mile Table in Wassaic, New York. [ more ]
Los Gatos chef-entrepreneur opens one restaurant, closes another
Hanna Pham has closed her upscale restaurant North and opened a second location for her casual fusion concept, Hanna Noodle Bar.
Customers can expect classic Vietnamese dishes like Beef Pho and Banh Mi, as well as signature dishes like Saigon Steak and Grilled Korean Short Ribs. [ more ]
Coqodaq, a new restaurant in Flatiron, is serving the city's fanciest fried chicken, made with chickens that eat misshapen farmer's market produce and vegetable scraps from Michelin-starred restaurants.
The fried chicken is part of a $38 set menu called the Bucket List, which also includes consomme fortified with ginseng, banchan, noodles tossed with soy sauce, and lemon soft serve. [ more ]
Partake in 'White Lotus' Hedonism at Culver City's Newest Wood-Fired Sicilian Restaurant
The partners behind Prima Donna are opening the restaurant in the former Etta space on the ground floor of Culver City's Shay Hotel.
The menu at Prima Donna will feature a five-part, Sicilian-influenced menu with dishes like grilled sardines, lamb meatballs, and pizzas with luxe ingredients like Parma ham and black truffle. [ more ]
Two-Michelin-Starred Washington D.C. Restaurant Jont Is Opening in Los Angeles
Hive Hospitality, known for operating two-Michelin-starred Jônt and Bresca, is opening two new restaurants in Los Angeles in 2024.
The restaurants will be located inside the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills and will offer high-level cooking with a focus on approachability and California produce. [ more ]