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Tom Simmons has announced a new direction for his Pontcanna-based restaurant, Thomas by Tom Simmons, which will relaunch in January 2026 under a new name with a new look and concept.
Steak restaurant group Gaucho has been criticised for ‘greenwashing’ by a modern slavery charity over claims it hasn’t made its carbon offset payments.
Independent Lebanese café brand House of Koko has chosen Leeds city centre for the location of its third venue.
New projects from former Ramsay chefs Matt Abé and Clare Smyth and a generous helping of progressive pizzerias are among this month’s key restaurant openings.
TGI Fridays UK has been sold to Sugarloaf, the global manager of the TGI Friday’s brand.
Former The Man Behind The Curtain chef Michael O’Hare is returning to the industry after over a year out with a new Leeds restaurant.
Healthy fast food brand Leon has been reacquired by its co-founder and former CEO John Vincent in a play to reinvigorate the 71-strong business and return it to its core values.