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Aba-Ra brings khachapuri and qvevri wine to Soho
Founder Lia Walsh's second London restaurant lands in the West End this November, with a 76-cover room built around khachapuri, khinkali and a cellar of Georgian qvevri wine.
Café François heads to Dubai's DIFC in early 2027
Group François will bring its all-day Paris-inspired café, including the Maison François trolley service, to Dubai's financial district in a joint venture with Keybourne Group.
Restaurant Chestnut closes in West Cork after eight starred years
Chef Rob Krawczyk and Elaine Fleming will serve their last dinner on 30 October, ending nine seasons and eight consecutive years with a Michelin star in Ballydehob.
El Chato Madrid: Bogotá's top restaurant cooks for five nights
Álvaro Clavijo brings the restaurant voted No. 1 in Latin America to Semilla Food Studio from 21 to 25 October, with eight courses and Rioja pairings for €195.
Mijn Restaurant: Mechelen duo closes Setl for three days
Elroy Krijnen and Gaetano Volpicelli ranked first in the opening test of the VTM series, then drew Marc Coucke's criticism. A jury visit not yet aired prompted the pause.
Tom Booton to open Ralphie's in Belgravia in late November
The former Dorchester Grill chef goes solo with a 40-cover British bistro on Pimlico Road, named after his dog, with mains around £30 and a menu for dogs.
Andrew Sheridan opens Counter in Manchester city centre
Open Restaurant Group's ninth site brings a chef's counter, a full-scale rotisserie and a sharing-plate menu to the Island Building on 9 November.
Juno Kitchen Barcelona puts women producers on the menu
The women's members' club Juno House has opened an executive restaurant in its Aribau headquarters, with a first season built around eleven women from the food trade.
MSC World Asia Eataly: Italian dining sails from Barcelona
The Italian brand opens aboard MSC Cruises' newest ship on 4 December, with show cooking, a sea-view terrace and a wine cellar visit. Menu and prices are still unpublished.
Anna Higham opens Clementine, an all-day café in Islington
The Quince bakery founder has opened a 20-seat café opposite her own bakery on New North Road, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch through the week.
Daniel Humm opens HUMM, a casual bistro in the West Village
The Eleven Madison Park chef has traded tasting menus for an à la carte wood-fired bistro at 435 Hudson Street, led by his longtime No. 2, Dimitri Magi.
Magill Estate wins South Australia's first two Michelin stars
The state's debut Michelin Guide handed out its first stars in Adelaide on 14 October, with Magill Estate Restaurant the only table to take two.
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