Chris McClurg and Alice Stewart to go it alone at Belfast’s Regency House
Chris McClurg is teaming up with his partner Alice Stewart to take over Belfast’s Regency House hotel.
Archives for May 22, 2026
Friday five: the week’s top stories
Michelin’s decision to retire its Green Star and a temporary VAT cuts for children’s meals are among this week’s top news stories.
Latest opening: MAAI
The new restaurant from the first-ever chef to have won MasterChef: The Professionals and be crowned Champion of Champions on Great British Menu, has opened in Clapham.
Uncorked: Katalin Szegedi
The assistant general manager at Mayfair Georgian restaurant DakaDaka on growing up in an alcohol-free household, Gut Oggau and overly scripted service.
Ardent Pub Group and Popeyes named among The Sunday Times Best Places to Work
Popeyes and Ardent Pub Group have been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2026.
Michelin-starred Surrey restaurant Sorrel seeks new owner
Chef Steve Drake has placed his Michelin-starred Surrey restaurant Sorrel on the market amid plans to move on.
Ukraine neo-bistro Mriya to close its doors
Mriya, the Earl’s Court neo-bistro run by Ukrainian refugees, will close early next month, having traded for just under three years.