Harriet Mansell to close Lilac after four years trading
Lyme Regis-based chef Harriet Mansell has announced that her low-intervention wine bar and restaurant Lilac will close its doors in August after four years trading.
Archives for April 11, 2025
SpudBros launches Express franchise concept
Viral jacket potato slinger SpudBros has partnered with Taster to launch a new restaurant and takeaway franchise concept.
Latest opening: Crunch
A ‘sandwich uprising’ is sweeping London, with cult sandwich brand Crunch opening its first bricks and mortar site in Soho.
Friday five: the week’s top hospitality stories
Motcombs Tavern taking over the former Pollen Street Social site, Jeremy King’s ‘night owl’ discount, and a new project from Glynn Purnell were among this week’s most read stories.
Lofty ambitions: Johnny Smith and Daniel Willis on their new hospitality company
SMITH & WILLIS will see the duo behind Michelin-starred Italian restaurant LUCA partner with other skilled operators as well as create their own restaurants.
How Bodean’s is getting its mojo back
With a newly appointed MD and chef director leading the way, the London smokehouse group is returning to its roots and reviving the essence of Kansas City-style barbecue.