Friday five: the week’s top stories
Gennaro Contaldo’s new partnership and the return of former hide chef Ollie Dabbous are among this week’s top news stories.
Archives for August 28, 2026
Cool kit: The latest equipment for restaurants
From sharp yet durable Japanese knives and temperature-monitoring technology to commercial refrigeration and barware, we round up the latest kit.
BrewDog co-founder James Watt launches ‘after drinking’ drink Fool’s Fix
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has launched a new drinks brand selling a product designed to be consumed after drinking alcohol.
Loungers on track to hit £500m turnover this year
Loungers is on track to hit turnover of £500m in its current financial year, according to its co-founder and executive chairman.