April 25, 2019

English Invasion: The British Isles Come to New York A little bit of Britain has come to a corner of New York City. Last month, Queensyard opened at Hudson Yards, the brand-new luxury mall on Manhattan’s west side. Owned by D&D London, a UK restaurant firm, it features the best of Britain without being overt about it. Advertisement

Pronto by Giada Offers the Feel of its Namesake Giada De Laurentiis is among a number of celebrity chefs and Food Network personalities to move into the fast-casual restaurant sector. Pronto by Giada opened at Ceasar’s Palace in Las Vegas last year. Interior design on the project was handled by starrdesign out of Charlotte, N.C. Scarpetta Team Opens First International Restaurant The team behind Scarpetta, which debuted in New York City in 2008, has opened its first location outside the US, at the Bulgari Hotel London. Advertisement

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Miami’s Kaido Inspired by Japanese Nightlife and Fisherwomen James Beard-nominated chef and restaurateur Brad Kilgore newest restaurant, Kaido in Miami celebrates Japanese culture and flavors with small plates, tasting menus and cocktails — a specialty of co-owner Nico de Soto — and features a secret bar, the invitation-only speakeasy Ama. Teriyaki Madness Opens 50th Location Teriyaki Madness opened its 50th location, its first in Minnesota. Advertisement

Project Profile: Akira Back Toronto The Toronto expression of Chef Akira Back’s eponymous restaurant has dazzled diners with a design that, like the Japanese-Korean fusion cuisine that earned Back a Michelin star, is a study in bold and creative contrasts. Set in the new boutique Bisha Hotel & Residences in the city’s entertainment district, the restaurant is at once dark and moody, glamorous and artsy. Advertisement

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