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The Connaught announces its first new bar in over a decade

Published 27 September 2021

The Connaught will on Wednesday unveil its first new bar in over a decade. The Red Room, the hotel said, …

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New laws for staff tips in pubs and restaurants confirmed by government

Published 24 September 2021

The government will make it illegal for employers to withhold tips from workers under new hospitality laws. All tips, both …

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Salt Bae has arrived in London

Published 23 September 2021

Salt sprinkling, steak-slapping Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gökçe, finally opened the doors to his much-anticipated London restaurant today. The …

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A refugee-led cookery school is to open its doors in London

Published 22 September 2021

The refugee charity Migrateful has announced the grand opening of its new cookery school, with classes all taught by refugee …

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Hospitality staff top list of payday loan applications during the pandemic

Published 21 September 2021

A customer trends report has found staff in the hospitality and leisure industry have made the most applications for short term …

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Restaurants will be banned from keeping any staff tips under new hospitality laws

Published 20 September 2021

Restaurants and their owners will be banned from keeping staff tips under new laws drawn up by the government, it …

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‘Choose Hospitality’ resource site launched to promote careers in the industry

Published 18 September 2021

Coinciding with National Hospitality Day on 18 September, Chef and Restaurant Magazine have launched ‘Choose Hospitality,’ a new online initiative …

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Alfresco dining to continue in Covent Garden, but not Soho

Published 17 September 2021

Alfresco dining will be allowed to continue in Covent Garden and St. John’s Wood due to overwhelming support of residents …

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The Black Cow: London’s new Middle Eastern steak restaurant arrives

Published 15 September 2021

A new “Middle Eastern-inspired” steakhouse is opening in Camden on 17 September. Called The Black Cow, it may or may …

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Noma finally deemed worthy of three stars by Michelin

Published 14 September 2021

Thousands have been traversing the globe to visit the acclaimed Noma, in Denmark, for years. Michelin has this year decided …

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Exclusive: Gladwin brothers to open a fifth restaurant in Richmond

Published 13 September 2021

The Gladwin Brothers, known for their West London restaurants The Shed, Rabbit, and Nutbourne, as well as their more recent …

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Chantelle Nicholson to leave Tredwells – something new is in the works

Published 11 September 2021

Chantelle Nicholson has revealed she will be departing Tredwells, in Covent Garden, after seven years. The chef took full ownership …

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Back on the Grind – the only way is retail

Published 9 September 2021

Grind, the cult London coffee company founded in 2011 by David Abrahamovitch and Kaz James in Shoreditch, has raised £22 …

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Andrew Wong named chef of the year at The Cateys 2021 – plus full list of award winners

Published 8 September 2021

Angela Hartnett, Andrew Wong, and Gary Usher were among the winners at the annual Catey Awards on Tuesday night. The …

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Galvin brothers announce Galvin Bar & Grill at Kimpton Fitzroy London

Published 6 September 2021

The Michelin star brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin have announced their latest restaurant opening, Galvin Bar & Grill, a collaboration …

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Lisa Goodwin-Allen develops new menu at The Game Bird in London

Published 4 September 2021

Ever the Northern powerhouse, Lisa Goodwin-Allen has been brought in to oversee the Stafford London’s Game Bird restaurant, while continuing …

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How Danclair’s in Brixton blends Trini cuisine with French influences and South American classics

Published 3 September 2021

On the right-hand wall of Danclair’s, Brixton’s newest restaurant, is a dazzling mural of the late Valentina Castillo Cabellero, a …

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Chef Tom Shepherd to open his first restaurant in Lichfield, Staffordshire

Published 2 September 2021

Celebrated chef Tom Shepherd, known for successfully retaining a Michelin star and three AA rosettes at Adam’s in Birmingham, has …

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Michelin announces major guide change by introducing new additions each month

Published 25 August 2021

The Michelin Guide has announced a “new approach” to announcing its latest restaurant recommendations. Instead of relying wholly on its …

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Moor Hall wins National Restaurant of the Year for the second time running

Published 16 August 2021

Moor Hall in Lancashire has been named the National Restaurant of the Year at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards …

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Celebrating 125 years of J. Sheekey

Published 16 August 2021

Few London restaurants are as old as J. Sheekey. This year, Covent Garden’s celeb-hewn seafood hangout is celebrating its 125th …

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The people problem

Published 17 June 2021

Hospitality needs a rebrand in the UK. CODE founder Adam Hyman looks at the long-standing industry dilemma around staffing We’ve …

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Theo Randall on bringing casual Italian food to a Camden beer hall

Published 3 June 2021

Chef Theo Randall is better known for his traditional Italian dishes at the upscale InterContinental hotel in Mayfair than slices …

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How Anya Hindmarch created a chic old school café in her new retail village

Published 1 June 2021

Retail queen Anya Hindmarch launched her eponymous village in Pont Street on May 17. It is a “collection of stores, …

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Atis shares expansion plans with CODE

Published 24 May 2021

Healthy lunch time salad bowls were all the rage before the pandemic. Light office lunches are a requirement of many …

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Summer openings to look out for

Published 18 May 2021

Yesterday marked the long-awaited return to indoor dining for which we hope will be the final time. As we get …

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Peckham wants a slice of the pizza action

Published 17 May 2021

In Peckham Levels, a bright, colourful space in a part of London plush with bars and restaurants, is 081 Pizzeria, …

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We’re here to help welcome hospitality back

Published 14 May 2021

The past year has taught us a lot. It’s reminded us how hospitality is about far more than just food …

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In Hackney, a Coterie comes calling

Published 13 May 2021

A new warehouse brasserie and wine bar will open in Hackney this June from the team behind Lyon’s restaurant in …

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Test run Upstairs at the Windmill’s new menu

Published 13 May 2021

As restaurants in the capital put the finishing touches to their dining rooms for the reopening of indoor hospitality on …