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☕ Workshop opened its flagship Cafe & Academy in Belgravia, London, February 2026, marking a significant milestone. For over a decade, they have pioneered specialty coffee, sourcing from East Africa, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. Head Barista Slava Babych and General Manager José Cortes lead the team. Designed with George Cosby Studio and 3Stories, it showcases premium hospitality and distinctive packaging: terracotta for single-origin and green for house blends.

🍴 Launching on 2 March 2026 at Four Seasons Hotel London At Tower Bridge, Cooper’s Cut is a 72-cover steakhouse celebrating Sir Edwin Cooper. Executive Chef Luke Armstrong brings over a decade of experience. The menu features grass-fed British and Japanese Wagyu beef, with a focus on dry-ageing and seasonality. The cocktail menu, led by Michele Lombardi, highlights martinis, while the wine selection, curated by Gonzalo Rodriguez Diaz, includes rare vintages. Located at 10 Trinity Square, London.

🍴 Mama Li opened its third London restaurant at 3 Rivington Walk, Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf. Founded by Catherine Hua and her mother, it offers Hong Kong-style Siu Mei with options like crispy pork, BBQ pork, soy chicken, and roasted duck. The site balances dine-in and grab-and-go, seats over half its area, and features tea-based cocktails. Designed with Macaulay Sinclair, it blends nostalgic charm with modern efficiency, capturing the essence of Hong Kong cha chaan tengs.

🍴 Nigel Ng, known as Uncle Roger, will open his first UK restaurant, "Kawan by Uncle Roger," in April at 12 Macclesfield St, Chinatown London. With 5 million followers, Nigel partners with Keng Yew and Chef Daren Liew. Kawan spans approximately 1600 sq ft, seating around 60. The menu blends Asian and British cuisines, with fried rice as a signature dish. Designed for sharing and socialisation, it targets tourists, locals, and ESEA communities.

🌳 Grand Metropolitan Hotels' Brionj brand will open a sustainable resort in Janja Gora, Croatia, in 2027. Located near Plitvice Lakes, this exclusive resort will feature around 60 lodges, emphasizing sustainability and "nature-to-table" cuisine. Guests can explore the private hunting reserve, home to diverse wildlife, with guided tours. The project, led by Valter Kiš and Martin R. Smura, promises luxury and tranquility in a pristine natural setting.

🍴 Le Nusa, now open at 227-228 Strand, London WC2R 1BE, enhances its presence beyond Jakarta and Paris, offering a refined take on Indonesian cuisine. The menu features dishes like Udang Jeruk Bali and Bebek Sambal Andaliman, capturing Indonesia's culinary diversity with contemporary techniques. The London location emphasizes ingredient-led cooking and cultural exchange, with interiors reflecting traditional Indonesian art. Le Nusa aims to contribute meaningfully to London’s dining scene without relying on spectacle.