Cipriani Ordered To Change Name

Mayfair restaurant, Cipriani London, has been ordered by a High Court to change its name. The case was brought by the Hotel Cipriani in Italy, which originally founded (and subsequently sold) by the same Cipriani family that has now been barred from using their own name on other establishments.

The Davies Street haunt is a favourite of many celebrities, including the Beckhams and Elton John. Mr Justice Arnold ruled that the use of the Cipriani name infringed the Orient-Express trademark and could cause confusion. The Cipriani family has said it will appeal.

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Goodman Steakhouse Coming To Mayfair

Goodman Steakhouse is a popular chain of restaurants in Russia where they take pride in their top quality steaks. They only Aberdeen Angus and Hereford for their steaks, and cook them using natural wood coal and a professional hosper oven. Until now, Goodman steakhouses only existed in Russia but they are now opening their first international branch, and where else but Mayfair.

Their new London restaurant will open at the end of November in Maddox street at the site of what was Jamie's Bar. According to Big Hospitality, it will have "an onsite dry ageing room, where cuts will be matured for up to 40 days for maximum tenderness".

Scott's Voted London's Coolest Restaurant

Mayfair restaurant Scott's has been voted London's coolest restaurant in a new "Going Out Guide" compiled by Harper's Bazaar and Moet.

The Mount Street restaurant, which dates back to 1851, specialises in fish dishes, and earned this praise from the guide's editor, Sophie Denning: "It looks gorgeous, it exudes confidence, and the simple pleasures of oysters and Dover sole are very London."

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Chor Bizarre Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Popular Indian restaurant, Chor Bizarre, is celebrating its 10th year of trading. To mark this achievement, the Albemarle St based establishment is unveiling a new interior design, new chef, new a la carte menu and a new wine list.

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