Kenny Atkinson names Scott John-Hodgson executive chef across House of Tides and Solstice
Top Newcastle chef Kenny Atkinson has appointed Scott John-Hodgson as executive chef across his Michelin-starred restaurants House of Tides and Solstice.
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Dumbo chooses Soho for second UK restaurant
French smashburger brand Dumbo has chosen Soho for the location of its second UK site.
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The cavalry is a welcome opening move. Now it’s time for the heavy artillery
Andy Burnham’s decision not to include restaurants and cafes in his rates cut has been met with disbelief. Could he have other intentions for the wider sector?
Hattons of Royal Tunbridge Wells announces closure after 10 years’ trading
Hattons of Royal Tunbridge Wells has announced it will close its café and restaurant on The Pantiles after a decade in business, with its final trading day set for 23 August.
Brava acquires Riding House Café
Brava Hospitality, the operator behind Prezzo Italian and Jamie’s Italian (UK), is to acquire the three-strong Riding House Café group for an undisclosed sum.
Challenger pizza brand connected to Gregg Wallace starts recruiting
A pizza brand connected to Gregg Wallace that aims to take on Domino’s has begun recruiting ahead of its launch.
Hospitality sites flat in second quarter after rapid churn of closures and openings
More than 1,800 hospitality sites closed between March and June this year, the equivalent to around 20 sites per day, new data shows.
Berber & Q in Haggerston to close after 11 years
Josh Katz is to close his Haggerston grill house Berber & Q this month after more than a decade.