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Park Row relaunches The Iceberg Lounge as a Japanese restaurant

10-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Soho restaurant Park Row has relaunched its The Iceberg Lounge restaurant as a Japanese concept.

The Real Greek heads to Liverpool

09-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Real Greek will make its Liverpool debut later this year with a restaurant within the city’s Liverpool ONE development.

Mother Flipper opens first permanent restaurant in ‘spiritual home’ of Brockley

09-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Burger slinger Mother Flipper has opened its first permanent restaurant in its ‘spiritual home’ of Brockley, south London, more than a decade after originally launching as a street food outfit.

Breakthrough in rail strike negotiations could mean ‘Christmas comes early’ for hospitality

09-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

A breakthrough in the long-running rail dispute between the RMT union and train operators could ‘save the incredibly valuable festive period’ for the hospitality sector, UKHospitality has said.

Iain Ganson named head chef at Reading’s Thames Lido

09-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Iain Ganson has left The Bell to oversee the stoves at the Thames Lido in Reading.

Uncorked: Dan Warham

09-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Hampshire’s Limewood on Fera at Claridge’s, Rioja-based winemaker Jose Gil and an unfortunate incident with a bottle of Chateau Grillet.

BrewDog calls time on its Hawkes taproom in Bermondsey

08-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

BrewDog has closed its Hawkes taproom in Bermondsey, south London, citing economic pressures.

‘Substantial decline’ in food safety officers ‘putting unsustainable pressure on existing teams’

08-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

A fall in the number of food safety officers is ‘putting unsustainable pressure on existing teams and increasing the potential for food safety issues going unchecked’, a new study warns.

Ruben’s Reubens takes up residency in Brixton Village

08-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Robin Gill and Ruben Dawnay have found a new home for their Reuben sandwich concept in Brixton.

Steven Edwards at the Bingham Riverhouse to close

08-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Etch chef Steven Edwards will close his restaurant at the Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond at the end of December to 'focus on other projects’.

Price hikes creating ‘new tier of hyper-luxurious restaurants’

08-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Average price hikes of 10.7% in London and 14.7% outside London are ‘swelling a new tier of hyper-luxurious restaurants’, the new edition of Harden’s London Restaurants claims.

Hospitality to be hit by ‘at home’ Christmas plans

08-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Four out of ten consumers plan to spend less on socialising this Christmas with household budgets squeezed by high interest rates and sticky inflation impacting festivities this year, according to a recent survey from RSM UK.

Patisserie Valerie fraud trial not scheduled until 2026

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The trial of former employees of the collapsed bakery chain Patisserie Valerie will not take place until 2026, a court has heard.

Miss Millie’s to open in Newquay as part of plans to 'become nationally recognised'

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

A fried chicken restaurant brand named after KFC founder Colonel Sanders' daughter will open its latest store in Newquay this month.

Tim Dela Cruz named head chef at Smiths of Smithfield

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Smiths of Smithfield has appointed Tim Dela Cruz as its new head chef.

Temper lines up fifth London restaurant in Paddington

07-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Steakhouse and barbecue restaurant Temper will open its fifth London restaurant next month in Paddington.

New minimum service level regulations to ensure 40% of trains run on strike days

07-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Government is to introduce new minimum service level regulations to mitigate disruption and ensure public services continue to operate if strikes are called.

PizzaExpress to not make an offer for The Restaurant Group

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The owner of PizzaExpress has pulled out of the running for The Restaurant Group (TRG).

PizzaExpress launches frozen retail range

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

PizzaExpress has swelled its retail proposition with the launch of a frozen range of pizzas, pastas and a garlic bread.

Ask the Experts: tipping

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Everything you need to know about tipping, including what the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act means for your business and the pros and cons of using tronc.

B Bagel to open in Camden as part of plans to more than double its estate

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The three-strong bagel bakery brand B Bagel has revealed plans to expand to eight sites within the next 12 months.

Nico Simeone plots fifth Glasgow restaurant

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Nico Simeone has put in an application to open his fifth restaurant in Glasgow.

Latest opening: Canton Blue

06-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Peninsula London’s Chinese restaurant is an opulent-yet-refreshingly-bold affair that celebrates the ‘spice-trade union of Asian and British cultures’.

Want to get down with the kids? The answer is experiential dining

06-Nov-2023 By Hannah Currie

Social occasions and experiential dining are key to winning young consumers, latest research has shown.

Latest opening: Faber

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The team behind pub group Yummy Collective has entered new waters with a seafood-focused restaurant.

Experiential dining 'key to winning young consumers'

06-Nov-2023 By Hannah Currie

Social occasions and experiential dining are key to winning young consumers, according to Lumina Intelligence.

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How I Got Here: Nico Simeone

06-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The CEO and founder of Sixco Limited, the group behind tasting menu restaurant brand Six by Nico, on what makes a good leader, being decisive, and business evolution.

Trade bodies push for further business rates support ahead of Autumn Statement

06-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality trade bodies have reasserted calls for the Government to extend business rates support, after new data showed inaction would force operators to reduce investment and cut staffing levels.

Roux Scholarship 2024 opens for entries as competition celebrates 40 years

06-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Roux family is marking 40 years of its high-profile Roux Scholarship cooking competition with a change of location and the addition of Emily Roux to its judging panel and board of directors.

Helen Graham steps away from Bubala to pursue solo projects

06-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Helen Graham has stepped down from her role as executive chef of meat-free Middle Eastern restaurant Bubala after five years in order to pursue ‘some exciting solo projects’.

Pancake brand Fluffy Fluffy to open in Leeds

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Japanese-style souffle pancake brand Fluffy Fluffy will open its fourth UK restaurant later this month.

Souper hero: How Hieu Bui conquered London’s Pho Mile

06-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Vietnamese-born restaurateur behind Cay Tre, Viet Grill and Keu is celebrating his group’s 20th birthday.

Jeremy King to relaunch Simpson’s in the Strand - updated

06-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Jeremy King will relaunch historic London dining destination Simpson's in the Strand next year, saying it will be 'the apotheosis' of his career.

Latest opening: Bistro Freddie

03-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind London restaurants Crispin and Bar Crispin have taken on the old Oklava site to launch a new bistro concept.

Tehreem Riaz: "Ours is a typical immigrant story"

03-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The owner of Drummond Street's Raavi Kebab on the challenges of HS2, Ravi Shankar, and how her area came to be a hotspot for sub continental restaurants.

The Lowdown: McDonald’s and the pro-Palestinian protestors

03-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

McDonald’s has found itself the target of apparently pro-Palestinian protests this week with activists releasing rodents into several of its UK restaurants.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

03-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Byron's estate falling to single figures, Simon Attridge joining Claridge’s as culinary director, and Ashley Palmer-Watts being named as co-founder of The Devonshire.

Fatto a Mano reaches five sites with second London opening

03-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Brighton & Hove-based restaurant group Fatto a Mano will open its second London pizzeria early next month in Covent Garden, bringing its total estate to five sites.

Sides looks beyond London with Manchester its first stop

03-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Fried chicken brand Sides will open its first standalone restaurant outside of London this month in Manchester.

Botanica Hall to open in Battersea this month

03-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

A large all-day restaurant, bar and vodka distillery will open this month in the former Arding & Hobbs department store in Battersea.

Gold Service Scholarship 2024 announces semi-finalists

03-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The 40 front-of-house professionals who have made it through to the semi-final of the 2024 Gold Service Scholarship have been revealed.

Moor Hall to add seven Garden Rooms to its estate

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms is expanding its accommodation offering with the launch of seven Garden Rooms.

The White Horse restaurant with rooms opens in West Sussex

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Former country pub The White Horse in Graffham has been transformed into a restaurant with rooms following a refurbishment and extension.

Glenn Edwards departs Leon

02-Nov-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Leon managing director Glenn Edwards is stepping down from his role.

Michael Deane to close Michelin-starred Deanes Eipic restaurant

02-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Belfast-based chef Michael Deane has announced he will close his Michelin-starred Deanes Eipic restaurant in January and launch a new value-led concept in its place.

People on the move: November 2023

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

New appointments at Claridge's, CORD, Searcys, Restaurant Associates, and Aqua Nueva are among this months big job moves.

Various Eateries tees up plans to expand Noci concept

02-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Various Eateries says it expects its modern Italian pasta concept Noci to ‘become an increasingly core part of its growth strategy’ following successful openings in Shoreditch and Battersea.

Dishoom hits double figures with Battersea opening

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Dishoom is opening its first London restaurant south of the river this month in Battersea.

Uncorked: Jordan Sutton

02-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The assistant head sommelier at L’Enclume on the documentary Somm, Bobby Stuckey and pairing English sparkling wine with fish and chips.

Flash-grilled: Miller Prada

01-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Colombian-born chef behind HUMO in London's Mayfair on his early career, his problem with baked beans, and what he considers to be his signature dish.