Inspired by the bustling port of Dalian in Northern China, Xi Home Dumplings Bay, opened its third restaurant on Blossom Street, near Liverpool Street Station, last year. […]
Q&A Profiles
Q&A – David O’Brien and Fionnan Flood, Highroad Social
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 – 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. […]