Guy Ritchie has employed Leonid Shutov of Bob Bob Ricard to manage his Ashcombe Estate’s hospitality businesses, The Times reports. Over eight weekends this summer, chefs from around the world will host 18 guests for supper clubs, with tickets from £175. tickettailor.com/events/carouse…

Nemanja Borjanović and William Sheard, the team behind Txuleta, are opening a Basque steak restaurant next month in the City of London. Richard Foster (ex-Chiltern Firehouse) will lead the kitchen at Ibai, at
90 Bartholomew Close. ibai.london

#OnThisDay 1984: writer, broadcaster and Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman died.

Fiercely passionate about Victoriana, architecture and conservation, in this clip he enjoys the view from the top of Marble Arch, after visiting its secret police station.

Medlar team to open rooftop restaurant Cornus at Eccleston Yards' Ice Factory hot-dinners.com/2024032213094/… via Hot Dinners

Amy Poon plans to open the first bricks-and-mortar Poon's London underneath the arches in Spa Terminus, Bermondsey, next month. But if you can't wait...poonslondon.com/?mc_cid=aee61f… Poon's London

Paul Ainsworth, releases his debut cookbook, For the Love of Food, on 4 July. Inspired by culinary memories, each segment explores a different chapter of his life and the restaurants that have helped him grow. The Ainsworth Collection harpercollins.co.uk/products/for-t…

La Petite Maison is delighted to announce the launch of its 10th worldwide restaurant in Mykonos on 20th June 2024, with booking lines now open. It's a first for the group, with the 125-cover restaurant being fully outdoors. lpmrestaurants.com/mykonos/

#OnThisDay 1960: A British schoolgirl cheerily told Judith Chalmers about her holiday, which involved accidentally getting arrested in East Germany.

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After 16 incredible years, Sarah and I have reached the bittersweet decision to step away from The Church Green on the 19th of May. This journey has been filled with countless memories, laughter, and shared moments that we will

Los Angeles-based restaurant Kato, run by chef Jon Yao and sommelier and director of operations Ryan Bailey, is today named as the recipient of the Resy One To Watch Award 2024 from The World's 50 Best restaurant awards.

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New Additions to MICHELIN Guide California May 2024 guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/…

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Glyndebourne’s first ever production of Wagner’s Parsifal will be staged at Glyndebourne Festival 2025. Featuring a cast of 200 performers and orchestra, it will be conducted by Robin Ticciati and directed by Jetske Mijnssen.@Glyndebourne

The Fat Duck is offering diners a limited chance to enjoy a tasting menu in reverse, starting with dessert. From May 7 to June 30, alongside the classic menu, guests can choose the Topsy Turvy Tasting, moving from sweet to savoury flavours. Lunch is £275 and dinner £325.

Le Cordon Bleu London's scholarship competition for 2024 is open. Culinary enthusiasts can vie for a spot in the Grand Diplôme program and internship at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu, alongside accommodation for a year and mentoring by Michel Roux Jr cordonbleu.edu/london/scholar…

Koyn Thai: Samyukta Nair shakes things up at Mayfair restaurant standard.co.uk/going-out/rest…

The Cocochine is now accepting reservations via Open Table, where there is also a menu opentable.co.uk/r/the-cocochin…

April: The Inspectors' Latest Additions to The MICHELIN Guide guide.michelin.com/gb/en/article/…