New Restaurant Openings Across Cities

- Royal Heaven in Cheam is a North Indian restaurant that has been praised for its authentic execution of classic dishes, with a particular recommendation for its butter chicken and lamb biryani. - East Street Asian in Sheffield's Meadowhall is a new "futuristic" street food concept from the creators of the established Pan-Asian brand Tampopo. It is located in the Oasis Dining Quarter and draws inspiration from the street food cultures of Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan. - Cometa, a contemporary Mexican seafood restaurant in London's Fitzrovia, is the latest venture from brothers Ed and Ollie Templeton, the founders of the creative culinary space Carousel. The kitchen is led by a trio of chefs, including Ollie Templeton, José Lizarralde Serralde, and Alejandra Juarez, who have experience in acclaimed kitchens such as Nicos, Meroma, and Estela. - The menu at Cometa is inspired by the street-side "carretas" of Ensenada and the famed Mexico City restaurant Contramar, focusing on sustainably sourced UK seafood prepared with bold Mexican flavors. - Aya in Milwaukee is owned by Fatima and Hanish Kumar, who are also the proprietors of the modern Indian restaurant Saffron. - Located in the Ascent MKE, the world's tallest mass timber building, Aya's menu centers on Mediterranean small plates with Middle Eastern influences, featuring a raw bar, charcoal-grilled skewers, and visually creative cocktails. - The Boise Bench restaurant is one of several new local eateries in the area, which is becoming known for its culinary diversity, ranging from traditional family-owned spots to modern establishments. - The Boise area has recently seen several other new restaurant openings, including the high-end steakhouse El Gaucho and the upcoming German-focused deli Schnitzel Fritz.