Barry Vera, who presented on the Discovery Channel, is co-owner of the company behind the plans A NEW restaurant faces opposition after applying for a drinks licence in The Lanes in Brighton. Paragon Hospitality wants to convert the former Cath Kidston shop in East Street into a steak restaurant, offering breakfast and traditional afternoon tea. The premises is next to English’s Oyster Bar and the Sussex Arms. The company, owned by Adam Elliott and TV chef Barry Vera, operates the Petrichor Restaurant at London’s Cavendish Hotel and the Hideout Bar and Grill in Manchester. Mr Vera presented the Feast series on the Discovery Channel.