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Editor 16th October 2013
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Pressure On Cameron As Food Bank Use Soars


David Cameron has come under pressure to launch an inquiry into why people are turning to foodbanks as demand for emergency supplies continues to surge.

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James Kent named Executive Chef of The Nomad


The Eleven Madison Park team sends word that chef de cuisine James Kent has just been promoted to executive chef of the restaurant's sister establishment The Nomad. Chris Flint is taking Kent's place as chef de cuisine of the mothership. He previously worked as the executive sous chef of The Nomad. And, of course, Daniel Humm is still the chef/owner of both establishments.

Read more from NY Eater

 

Arkady Novikov secures site for third London venture


Russian restaurateur Arkady Novikov has revealed plans for his third London venture, Rextail.  Located on Albemarle Street in Mayfair, Rextail will feature an international menu with premium fish, meat and game.

Read more from Caterer & Hotelkeeper

 

Welcome to the restaurant where the staff are exclusively beautiful twins


If you see the same waitress walking past you twice at a diner in Moscow, you didn’t just experience de ja vu, it’s actually a restaurant staffed by twins.  Twin Stars is a new eatery located in the Russian capital and is manned exclusively by twin brothers and sisters.

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