Roberto Costa to launch God Save The Pizza in Exmouth Market
Restaurateur Roberto Costa is entering the bourgeoning pizza space with a new brand that he says will challenge the dominance of ‘London-style’ pizza.
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Latest opening: Bancone Bloomsbury
The London pasta specialist is entering uncharted territory with a plus-sized hotel restaurant project.
Friday five: the week’s top stories
Tom Sellers’ search for a London pub and country house hotel Heckfield Place’s new bar are among this week’s top news stories.
Berberè appoints new UK managing director
Burgeoning pizza brand Berberè has appointed Maximilian Smith as its managing director of the UK.
Savings and efficiencies drive profitability at Jamie Oliver Group
Jamie Oliver Group says business efficiencies and overhead savings helped drive growth last year.
Blacklock sees profits rise in ‘very good year’
Blacklock has reported a jump in profits in its latest financial report.
The woman championing the next generation of hospitality workers
When Charlotte Heyes saw the positive impact a Saturday job had on her 14-year-old son, she realised more people could benefit from early years job experience.
Sessions buys Little Bao Boy as it looks to international expansion
Restaurant growth platform Sessions has bought existing brand partner Little Bao Boy with plans to take the brand internationally.
Delivery and takeaway sales stagnated in July
Britain’s top restaurant groups recorded marginal growth in delivery and takeaway sales in July.