Nick Gilkinson to launch Maene in Spitalfields this March
The restaurateur behind East London’s Townsend will open a restaurant in Spitalfields in March.
Archives for January 18, 2023
Inflation rate for restaurants and hotels hits 31-year high
The annual inflation rate for restaurants and hotels hit a 31-year high of 11.4% last month, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen at Heathrow Terminal 5 closes
Cyrus Todiwala has closed his Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen at the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 following its new ownership.
Kricket to host inaugural Fried Chicken Challenge
Kricket founders Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell are next month launching the Fried Chicken Challenge that will see participants cooking their best take of the fried dish.
Andrew Watts joins The Plumicorn at The Tawny hotel
Andrew Watts has been appointed head chef at The Plumicorn, the flagship restaurant at Staffordshire hotel The Tawny.
Sessions Islington rebrands as Neighbourhood
London-based food hall Sessions Islington has rebranded as Neighbourhood and redesigned its interior, with Japanese food expert Ivan Orkin kicking off its new chef residency.
BAO looks to game-ify the restaurant experience with new app
Taiwanese restaurant group BAO has launched a new app that will ‘pioneer the digital restaurant experience’ as it looks to bridge the gap between on and offline.
Ice cream parlour Lazy Sundae scoops second site
Manchester-based dessert brand Lazy Sundae has chosen Manchester Arndale shopping centre for its second location.
Hospitality toasts best December in three years
Managed hospitality groups enjoyed their best December trading in three years, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals — but sales remain well below pre-Covid levels in real terms.