In July 2024, The debut neighbourhood restaurant from David O’Brien, former Development Director at Caprice Holdings, opened its doors in Greenwich. Head Chef Fionnan Flood […]
Q&A Profiles
Q&A – Abbas Fawaz, Abbas Zein, and Kamal El Zein, co-founders, Common Breads
In May 2024, Common Breads opened its doors in Belgravia, London, introducing the street food traditions of Beirut to West London. The brainchild of childhood […]
Q&A – Vidushi Binani & Haylene Ryan-Causer of Café Volonté
Volonté is founded by two women who come from different working backgrounds, generations, ethnicity, and cultures. Their relationship began 12 years ago, as fitness trainer […]
Q&A – Francis Zahar, Za’ta
Established in 2020, Za’ta specialises in homemade Lebanese dishes available for quick takeaway. Founded by food enthusiast Francis Zahar, the restaurant brings to life his […]
Q&A Steve Ryan [40FT Brewery]
Shekha catches up with Steve Ryan of 40FT in Dalston to talk beer, food and what’s next post-pandemic for the brewery now that summer […]
Q&A – Santosh Shah
After a successful run on MasterChef: The Professionals 2020, Santosh Shah – former Head Chef at Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen City – has launched a Nepalese pop-up series at […]
Q&A – Maggie Bolger [b_together / AT feast]
Launched in May 2021, AT feast is the new all-day brasserie and dining space located in b_together, a multidisciplinary venue for all families. Having recognised […]
Q&A – Daren Spence [We Are Tea]
Full name: Daren Spence Role: Founder/MD DOB: “Gen X” Birthplace: “…where the mighty Tyne meets the North Sea” (South Shields) Twitter: @WeAreTea Website: www.wearetea.com Fun […]
Q&A – Rob Topham [Camden Town Brewery]
Full name: Rob Topham Role: Head Brewer DOB: 1983 Birthplace: Huddersfield Twitter Handle: @CTB_Rob Website: www.camdentownbrewery.com Fun Fact: “I used to play the French Horn. […]
Q&A Guy Betteridge [South Place Chop House]
Full name: Guy Betteridge Role: Head Chef, South Place Chop House Birthplace: St Albans Twitter Handle: Doesn’t use Website: www.southplacehotel.com Could you tell us a little bit about yourself and […]