It's been just over a year since Michel Roux closed Le Gavroche for good but now there are murmurings that a buyer might be in sight. As noticed by Restaurant Magazine, it looks like Union Street Café Limited (one of Gordon's companies) has had the licence transferred to them.
Just what he'll do with the place is up in the air right now, but don't expect it to be another outpost of one of his existing restaurants as there's speculation that current Restaurant Gordon Ramsay head chef Matt Abé will be taking control. That rumour suggests we're in "open secret" territory as far as the hospitality industry is concerned and we're all just waiting for an official announcement. If that's so, it's the first time Gordon's opened a proper standalone restaurant in London (i.e. one not ripe for rollout) since the revamped Petrus back in 2010.
Whatever happens, don't expect it to be called Le Gavroche, a name which is still owned by Roux. Instead, we're expecting more of an "Arlington" approach with a fully updated version of a much-loved space - after all, nostalgia sells.
Gordon's having a big party later this month to celebrate the opening of the high-rise Lucky Cat. He'll also have the film crew for his upcoming Netflix show there - maybe he'll be thinking of announcing something then? If you see any filming around Upper Brook Street in the next few weeks, do let us know...
More about "Le Gavroche"
Where is it? 43 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7QR
Find out more: Visit their Gordon Ramsay Restaurants website or follow him on Instagram @gordongram.
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