Friday Five: the week's most-read stories
Matt Worswick's sudden departure from Savoy Grill, a second pub from JKS and Dominic Jacobs and new ventures for Kerth Gumbs and Nuno Mendes were among the most-read hospitality stories this week.
Archives for November 26, 2021
Book review: Three
Oklava chef Selin Kiazim's second cookbook takes a deep dive into the building blocks of successful dishes.
Flash-grilled: Ramon Ramos
The founder of Tigre Tacos in Stoke Newington on thriving under pressure, his love of Tracy Chapman and why he's never without a Sharpie.
Social enterprise Fair Shot Café to open in Mayfair
Social enterprise business Fair Shot Café will open its first venue on Mayfair’s South Molton Street next month.
Mark Greenaway: "Pivot is a restaurant like I’ve never opened before"
The Scottish chef made his London fine dining restaurant debut last month with the opening of Pivot in Covent Garden.
Pubs and restaurants face 'increasing pressure' of rising wages
Hourly rates of pay across pubs and restaurants are climbing steadily with back-of-house roles in one age bracket approaching £10 per hour for the first time, according to Fourth.
The Newt in Somerset named the UK's best boutique hotel
The Newt in Somerset has been crowned the best boutique hotel in the UK.
Hospitality trade bodies rally to combat drink spiking
Four leading trade bodies have joined forces to help try and ensure customer safety amid growing concerns about drink spiking at hospitality venues across the UK.