Two-Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam opens London restaurant
Aktar Islam, the chef behind Birmingham's two-Michelin-starred Opheem, is bringing authentic Awadhi cuisine to London with Oudh 1722. Opening in Borough this spring.
Aktar Islam, the chef behind Birmingham's two-Michelin-starred Opheem, is bringing authentic Awadhi cuisine to London with Oudh 1722. Opening in Borough this spring.
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Aktar Islam, the chef behind Birmingham's two Michelin-starred Opheem, is launching Oudh 1722 in London this March. The restaurant will specialise in authentic Awadhi cuisine from Lucknow. Discover the details.
Chef Whyte Rushen is back in London with a four-day izakaya pop-up, Rotten Octopus, at Clara's Bistro. Discover the Tokyo-inspired menu from 17-20 January.
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Beat the January blues with Drake & Morgan's 'Reef, Beef & Bubbles' menu. Get a 6oz steak, half lobster, sides and a drink for just £24.95. Available weekdays until 26th Jan.
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The City Football Group has sold its stake in Mumbai City FC, citing uncertainty over the Indian Super League's future. Experts call it a damning indictment of Indian football governance.
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Pavyllon London unveils the capital's first Michelin-starred breakfast tasting menu from 10 January. The five-course weekend experience, priced at £70, redefines morning dining in Mayfair.
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The Metropolitan Police call for the licence of the 90-year-old Elysée restaurant in Fitzrovia to be revoked over public safety fears. Consultation open until Jan 2026.
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London's oldest French restaurant, Mon Plaisir, is auctioning its classic interior pieces. The Covent Garden icon, founded in 1943, is making changes under new family ownership. Bid on a slice of London history from 28 December.
Clara's Bistro, led by Bib Gourmand chef Elie Fourcroy, has opened on Bethnal Green Road. Offering fine dining, a daily deli, and live mozzarella making. Discover Shoreditch's new foodie hotspot.
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, putting 49 restaurants and over 2,000 jobs at risk. The chain seeks a last-minute rescue deal.