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The National Restaurant Awards 2024: Chef to Watch shortlist

Meet the up-and-coming chefs battling it out to be crowned Chef to Watch at this year's awards.

Skof restaurant Manchester chef Tom Barnes

Latest opening: Skof

In Manchester’s Noma district, the debut restaurant from former L’Enclume chef Tom Barnes is a personal affair.

Brindisa to bring Bar Kroketa to St Christopher’s Place

The team behind Spanish restaurant group Brindisa is opening a second site of its croqueta-focused brand Bar Kroketa.

Coffee brand Bear launches crowdfund

Independent coffee brand Bear is launching a crowdfunding campaign to fund future growth.

Yakiniku restaurant Kanpai Classic heads to UK

Japanese restaurant Kanpai Classic will make its UK debut later this summer following success in Taiwan and China.

L’ETO launches in Covent Garden

Restaurant and café brand L’ETO has opened its latest location within Covent Garden’s The Yards.

Brighton’s The Chilli Pickle seeks new location as it moves on from MyHotel after 14 years

Highly-rated Indian restaurant The Chilli Pickle will leave MyHotel Brighton later this year amidst plans to relaunch in the seaside city.

Samyukta Nair and Rose Chalalai Singh on their new Thai restaurant

The duo will bring KOYN Thai to Mayfair next month promising upscale dining and fiery small plates

Latest opening: Pomus

Following the closure of his own London restaurant earlier this year, chef Tony Rodd has relocated to Margate to oversee the stoves of a new neighbourhood-style restaurant and wine bar.

‘Europe’s biggest purpose-built food hall’ opens in Sheffield

Blend group, which is behind food halls Cutlery Works in Sheffield, Kargo MKT in Manchester, and Global Provision Outlet in Liverpool, has opened a 27,000sq ft food hall in Sheffield.