Industry insights Archive

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What we’re reading: Britain’s top chefs reinvent fine dining at home

Published 1 February 2021

In addition to the ‘what we’re reading’ section of the Bulletin, we’ll be sharing some of our favourite articles throughout …

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What we’re reading: The secret economics of food delivery

Published 28 January 2021

In addition to the ‘what we’re reading’ section in the CODE Bulletin – which you can subscribe to by clicking …

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CODE meets Leonid Shutov, Bob Bob Ricard

Published 27 January 2021

The restaurateur behind Bob Bob Ricard, Leonid Shutov couldn’t have imagined 13 years later it would be an iconic London …

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In conversation with… Clare Smyth

Published 26 January 2021

Core by Clare Smyth was awarded the rare accolade of three Michelin stars at last night’s Michelin awards for 2021. …

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CODE meets Ravinder Bhogal, Jikoni 

Published 20 January 2021

Serving food inspired by immigrant cuisine to celebrate the similarities and intricate difference between cultures, Jikoni is one of the …

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CODE meets Éric Chavot, Mo Diner

Published 13 January 2021

As a Michelin-starred chef who has worked in some of the best restaurants in the world, opening a diner is …

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CODE meets Charlie Foster, Turnips

Published 7 January 2021

The Borough Market fruit and vegetable retailer showed its ability to survive in the face of adversity after being greatly …

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CODE meets Simon Griffiths, Who Gives A Crap

Published 22 December 2020

After learning that 2 billion people in the world don’t have access to a toilet, Simon Griffiths co-founded Who Gives …

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CODE meets Stuart Turner, founder of SushiSushi

Published 17 December 2020

One of the UK’s only premium suppliers of quality Japanese ingredients, this week we chat to the founder of SushiSushi …

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CODE meets Andy Beynon, Behind

Published 9 December 2020

Andy Beynon launched Behind in London Fields just as the second lockdown hit. Here we talk to him about opening …

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The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker

Published 5 December 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman looks to the future of the high street and the importance of restaurants in society I …

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Eight positive learnings to take away from 2020

Published 4 December 2020

JP is the co-founder of Crosstown and founder of the e-commerce solution Slerp. Here he shares eight positives that we …

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CODE meets Tom Brown, Cornerstone

Published 2 December 2020

Cornerstone has fast become a favourite for those looking for seasonable and sustainable seafood in the capital. This week, we …

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CODE meets Jack Charlton, Rémy Martin

Published 25 November 2020

Some may say it’s outdated, but Rémy Martin are successfully reinventing cognac’s reputation. This week, we speak to ambassador Jack …

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CODE meets Ruth Hansom, Princess of Shoreditch

Published 18 November 2020

Having joined the team at Princess of Shoreditch earlier this year, this week we hear from Ruth Hansom about her …

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CODE meets Jay Patel, Legare

Published 11 November 2020

Neighbourhood Italian restaurant Legare recently celebrated is first birthday – and what a year it has been. Here we speak …

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At-home kits to try during lockdown 2.0

Published 5 November 2020

Here we go again… With the surge in bookings in the days before lockdown 2.0, it’s clear that people aren’t …

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CODE meets Will Bowlby, Kricket

Published 4 November 2020

This week we speak to the founder of popular Indian restaurant group Kricket Will Bowlby. He shares how he came …

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The ‘last’ supper

Published 4 November 2020

Sentiment is a funny old thing isn’t it. Before the first lockdown in March I remember dining out till the …

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Masking the truth

Published 31 October 2020

In his weekly column, CODE founder Adam Hyman considers the communication challenges that come with the new normal and the …

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CODE meets Gaia Enria, Burro e Salvia

Published 28 October 2020

Originally from Turin in Italy, this week we hear from the founder and head sfoglina at Shoreditch’s Burro e Salvia …

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A change of scenery

Published 24 October 2020

A staycation does more than just get you out the house for the night. It opens the mind says our …

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8 must-visit pasta spots in London

Published 22 October 2020

Our industry needs your support now more than ever – and there’s A LOT of choice when it comes to finding …

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CODE meets Marc Summers, Bubala

Published 21 October 2020

Whilst it doesn’t shout about being a vegetarian restaurant, Bubala has quietly helped to change the perception of vegetarian food …

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Getting tiered of it all

Published 17 October 2020

This week our founder reports back on some cheerier news from CODE HQ before London went into Tier 2. For …

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Dining al fresco on the CODE app

Published 16 October 2020

London has now entered Tier 2. We’ll refrain from getting political here, but this new level of COVID restrictions is …

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CODE meets Jenny Pagoni, Ampeli

Published 14 October 2020

With a background in photography and film making, Jenny Pagoni has been dreaming of opening a restaurant for years: at …

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Last orders

Published 9 October 2020

In his weekly column, CODE founder Adam Hyman looks at how hospitality has been turned upside down. I was working …

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CODE meets Brodie Meah & Max Venning, Top Cuvée

Published 7 October 2020

A real lockdown triumph, this week we chat to founders of Top Cuvée – and more recently Shop Cuvée – …

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You’ve got mail

Published 2 October 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman pens a letter to Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London Dear Mr Khan I hope you’ve …