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CODE acquires The Good Food Guide

Published 29 October 2021

It was a phone call from a good friend in the industry who told me I should look at The …

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New AA rosettes awarded – three restaurants win four

Published 28 October 2021

In what feels like a long season of award ceremonies celebrating the best of hospitality around the world, AA held …

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Chef Oli Williamson wins this year’s Roux Scholarship

Published 26 October 2021

Chef Oli Williamson won this year’s Roux Scholarship after beating five other finalists at a hotly contested event in London. …

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CODE Bulletin Catch Up

Published 25 October 2021

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Sponsored by Number Eight Exclusive: Stuart …

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Trolley Etiquette

Published 25 October 2021

Taken from CODE Bulletin Monday 25 October Let’s set the scene. We are coming to the end of a civilised …

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Koko to relaunch in Spring 2022 after a £70 million transformation

Published 21 October 2021

Koko, the historic live music venue in Camden, will relaunch in spring 2022 after a “state-of-the-art transformation and restoration”. The …

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Two minutes with the Experimental Group on its new Covent Garden ‘party place’

Published 20 October 2021

Much has been said about the ‘roaring 2020s’. If they’re a little way off, it’s not for want of trying. …

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Frank and Jackson Boxer to open new West End bar

Published 18 October 2021

Frank and Jackson Boxer will open a new walk-ins only bar in the West End on Wednesday 20 October. Below …

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Bob Bob Ricard City to relaunch on 26 October

Published 18 October 2021

After 18 months of closure, Bob Bob Ricard’s sister restaurant in the City will relaunch in Leadenhall Street on 26 …

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CODE Bulletin Catch Up

Published 18 October 2021

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Sponsored by Oxeye arrives Sven-Hanson Britt …

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QR Code Menus

Published 18 October 2021

Taken from CODE Bulletin Monday 18 October Yes, QR code menus have their benefits. I would list each one but …

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The Wolseley might yet become an international brand

Published 15 October 2021

Corbin & King has an ultimate vision “to put The Wolseley restaurant and hotel in every major capital city around …

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Fallow finds a new home at St James’s Market

Published 13 October 2021

The acclaimed sustainability-focused restaurant Fallow has found a new permanent home after an extended pop-up at 10 Heddon Street. The …

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Elizabeth Haigh was accused of plagiarism five days ago but hasn’t yet responded

Published 12 October 2021

We saw the author Sharon Wee’s claims of plagiarism last week and knew social media’s full force was on the …

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CODE Bulletin Catch Up

Published 11 October 2021

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Sponsored by Ramsay’s new restaurant …

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Nominations for CODE’s 30 under 30 are now open

Published 11 October 2021

As the industry slowly recovers from a turbulent 18 months, we are again searching for hospitality’s rising stars. Our annual …

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Supply vs Demand

Published 11 October 2021

Taken from CODE Bulletin Monday 11 October Walking around King’s Cross on Friday evening, making my way to Idris Elba’s …

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Langan’s to reopen on 30 October

Published 11 October 2021

Legendary London restaurant Langan’s is to reopen on 30 October with a reimagined look. The red neon sign is still …

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Mathura by Atul Kochhar to open on 20 October

Published 7 October 2021

Chef Atul Kochhar and restaurateur Tina English are opening their long-awaited restaurant, Mathura, on 20 October. Kochhar’s “most ambitious restaurant yet” …

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Just two UK restaurants make the cut at The World’s 50 Best 2021

Published 6 October 2021

It’s important to take The World’s 50 Best Restaurants with a pinch of expensive salt, which we have, so that’s …

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Tom Sellers heads to The Ned, and next year, Wimbledon

Published 4 October 2021

The chef Tom Sellers today began a residency in The Parlour at The Ned, taking over for eight evenings between …

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The Harwood Arms appoints Jake Leach as its new head chef

Published 1 October 2021

CODE favourite the Harwood Arms has appointed Jake Leach as its new head chef. He follows Sally Abe, who held …

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Chuku’s and Honest Burgers announce the NIGERIA burger

Published 30 September 2021

Tottenham’s Nigerian tapas restaurant Chuku’s has teamed up with Honest Burgers to launch a limited-edition ‘NIGERIA’ burger. The ‘NIGERIA’ combines …

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The Savoy’s American Bar to reopen

Published 29 September 2021

The Savoy’s world famous American Bar is reopening its doors on 4 October. The bar, which opened in 1893 and …

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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 …