Those that can, will: restaurants plan for 12 April al fresco reopening
Restaurants across the capital have opened their reservations for al fresco dining from 12 April following the Government’s announcement of its post-lockdown roadmap.
Archives for February 24, 2021
Calls grow for June bank holiday
Calls are growing for the Government to make 21 June - the day when it is hoped all final Coronavirus restrictions can be lifted - a bank holiday.
Book review: Today’s Special
Phaidon’s latest cookbook sees 20 leading chefs choose 100 emerging chefs to present a menu.
Westminster’s al fresco scheme to return
Westminster City Council’s popular al fresco scheme will return as restaurants, pubs and bars re-open for outdoor dining and will run until the end of September.
How I Got Here: Elli Jafari
The Standard hotel's London general manager on her love of hospitality, the value of hard work, and fears over what the future holds for the industry.
Hospitality groups see stocks rise on back of roadmap announcement
Hospitality groups including The Restaurant Group (TRG) and SSP have seen their stocks rise following the announcement by Boris Johnson that hospitality could unlock from 17 May.
Gordon Ramsay loses almost £60m of trade during pandemic
Gordon Ramsay has said his restaurant empire has missed out on nearly £60m of trade during the pandemic.
Scottish hospitality calls for UK-wide reopening of sector in May
A group of more than 80 Scottish hospitality businesses have come together to propose a full, UK-wide reopening of the tourism and hospitality sectors on 17 May.