Restaurant Openings from December 2008

December 2008 Restaurant Openings Archive from Foodepedia

  • Bombay Brasserie reopens

    Nick Harman
    Tuesday December 30th, 2008

    Bombay Brasserie, one of the world's most iconic restaurants, reopened on 5th January 2009 after an extensive refurbishment programme. The result is a  new interior that retains the charm of the original whilst still being chic and contemporary. Meanwhile a  new menu, specially created by one of the sub-continent's finest culinary talents, showcases gourmet fare from across the length and breadth of India.

  • The Old Bear in Cobham reopens

    Nick Harman
    Tuesday December 30th, 2008

    The Old Bear in Cobham has opened after an extensive refurbishment, offering the ultimate cosy country pub in the surroundings of one of Surrey's most attractive towns.  The Old Bear is the second project from the team behind the hugely successful Islington pub, The Albion.   Richard Turner and Simon Anderson have created another truly authentic venue serving delicious food in a space whose design is a modern take on the classic English pub.

  • Rasa Sayang Opens Its Doors To Offer Authentic Malaysian & Singaporean Cuisine

    Nick Harman
    Wednesday December 17th, 2008

    Rasa Sayang, a restaurant in London serving authentic Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine, was officially declared open on 14 December, by the Malaysian Transport Minister, Dato Seri Ong Tee Keat, who is also the President of the Malaysian Chinese Association. Over 250 people turned out for the opening ceremony which was also attended by the Malaysian High Commissioner Datuk Abdul Aziz Mohammed.

  • Madame Zingara. A magical new show and dining event at Battersea Power Station

    Nick Harman
    Tuesday December 9th, 2008

    Multi-award winning Madame Zingara and her Theatre of Dreams arrives in the UK for its European debut.
    After 2 years in South Africa, the multi-award winning bohemian playpen, Madame Zingara and her Theatre of
    Dreams is set to arrive at the Battersea Power station in London on December 12th 2008.

  • Babylon goes haute couture for its refurbishment

    Nick Harman
    Thursday December 4th, 2008

    Babylon, The Roof Gardens’  7th floor restaurant is stepping out this winter with a new look, following a transformation by Real Studios. There is now a dramatic new interior reminiscent of the iconic fashion brand Biba, which occupied the building back in the 1970’s.