Sophie Weir | Restaurant Industry Magazine

Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton: an all new dining experience in an established location

On 16 July, Mark Poynton along with new business partners, Gareth and Emma John launched Ancient Shepherds in Fen Ditton, a village located three miles outside of Cambridge. [...]

July 23, 2025

Trends to bookmark in Booker’s new Summer Catering Guide

Booker has launched its 2025 Summer Catering Guide, spotlighting new and trending lines available across branches now. Designed to support chefs, restaurants and operators as [...]

July 23, 2025

VIRAL SMASH BURGER BRAND JUNK TO OPEN A SECOND SITE IN MARYLEBONE

French smash burger sensation Junk, which debuted its first UK location in Soho last October, is set to open its second site this August, this time in the heart of [...]

July 23, 2025

Chef Rafael Cagali Announces New Restaurant, Marea Opening This September in Hove, East Sussex

Renowned Chef Rafael Cagali, and his partner, Charlie Lee, of two-Michelin-starred Da Terra and Bethnal Green Town Hall’s Elis, are thrilled to announce their newest [...]

July 22, 2025

George McIvor, Chairman of the Master Chefs of Great Britain, Receives OBE from His Majesty The King

His Majesty The King George awards an OBE to George McIvor of Auchterarder during an investiture ceremony at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh George McIvor, Chairman of the Master [...]

July 22, 2025

Parma Ham Taps into 2025’s Top UK Food Trends: Provenance, Flavour, and Culinary Versatility

As UK consumers lean into flavour-forward, authentic dining, Parma Ham is a must-have ingredient for kitchens and chefs in 2025. In a food landscape increasingly driven by [...]

July 22, 2025

Top Scottish chef opens first fish restaurant on Edinburgh’s waterfront

One of Scotland’s most acclaimed chefs has opened the doors to his first independent fish restaurant on Edinburgh’s waterfront at the Shore in Leith. After more than 14 [...]

July 21, 2025

Classic Italian Foods Get a Modern Restaurant Redux

Italian food is well known for its depth of heritage, rich flavors, and simplicity. Even the classics are subject to evolution in the fast-paced realm of contemporary [...]

July 21, 2025

PATRÓN Tequila expands UK portfolio by introducing PATRÓN EL ALTO New 50ml Minis ready for a Summer of Celebrations

PATRÓN Tequila introduces a new way to experience its latest prestige tequila with the launch of PATRÓN EL ALTO(R) Mini, available in a sleek 50ml bottle perfectly sized [...]

July 21, 2025

Tiny Wine: One of London’s Smallest Wine Bars Opens in Fitzrovia

Tiny Wine, one of London’s smallest wine bars, has officially opened at 21 Foley Street, taking over the former Crudo site in Fitzrovia. The new neighbourhood spot comes [...]

July 21, 2025

Articles by Sophie Weir