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The reopening timetable for hospitality – and the industry responds

Published 23 February 2021

Following months of uncertainty, yesterday the Prime Minister revealed his timetable (roadmap is archaic and misleading, in our opinion) for …

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Ombra goes nationwide

Published 22 February 2021

One of lockdown’s success stories, it was clear when we caught up with Mitshel Ibrahim of Ombra last year that …

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Tweet out to help out

Published 19 February 2021

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, last night posted a tweet in which he said “Over the next few …

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ASAP Pizza goes global

Published 18 February 2021

Back in October, pizza fans rejoiced as the team behind Flor brought ASAP Pizza out of hibernation. Continuing its success, now …

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The Deli does delivery

Published 17 February 2021

One positive to take from the past year is the many new delivery and meal-kit platforms that have appeared, offering …

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The return of Prawn on the Farm

Published 16 February 2021

When CODE caught up with Rick and Katie Toogood back in August, they were nervously preparing to launch ‘Prawn on …

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What we’re reading: the best online butchers

Published 15 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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Wham BAM, thank you BAO

Published 15 February 2021

Stand by for a very exciting collaboration. BAO has continued to surprise us during lockdown, launching a Dine in Cinema, …

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Jason Atherton eats Monster Munch! Secrets of charity cookbook Chefs at Home

Published 12 February 2021

It’s certainly no cause for celebration, but the one-year anniversary of the first lockdown is fast approaching. To mark the …

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Introducing Belazu x CODE video series

Published 11 February 2021

Have you ever wondered what makes a £1 bottle of balsamic vinegar different from a £15 bottle? Or perhaps what …

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How to celebrate Lunar new year

Published 11 February 2021

Tomorrow night, celebrations for the Lunar new year begin, as we welcome a fresh start and the year of the …

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Fabled restaurateur Joe Allen dies aged 87

Published 10 February 2021

The family of Joe Allen has announced that the theatreland restaurateur, and founder of the eponymous restaurants in London, Paris …

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Restaurants get romantic

Published 9 February 2021

We’ll soon be celebrating our first – and hopefully last – Valentine’s Day in lockdown. February 14th is not ordinarily the …

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Meet Endo at Rotunda’s little sister Sumi

Published 8 February 2021

His ultra-high-end White City restaurant, Endo at Rotunda, caused a sensation on opening, and now chef Endo Kazutoshi has another …

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Stein’s shellfish generosity

Published 5 February 2021

With all the Covid challenges faced by the hospitality industry at the moment, the impact of Brexit has been somewhat …

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Get Gunpowder at home with Empire Biryani

Published 4 February 2021

The rise and rise of dark and delivery-only kitchen suggests they’re here to stay, and the latest to launch is …

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What we’re reading: Michel Roux Jr reflects on 2020

Published 3 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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Take a virtual holiday in Kensington at Pascor

Published 3 February 2021

Pascor, a new Aegean restaurant on Kensington High Street, has the kind of menu that might be more at home …

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Hospitality wins big at Mayfair Community Awards

Published 2 February 2021

Many of our news stories in the past year – as well as our Lockdown Heroes list back in September …

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Introducing Friends of CODE

Published 1 February 2021

At CODE, our aim is to reward, inspire, connect and educate hospitality professionals. In the most challenging period our industry has ever faced, it’s been more important than …

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Elizabeth Haigh launches Mei Mei feast boxes

Published 29 January 2021

With the Lunar new year coming up, Elizabeth Haigh – who we spoke to about her Borough Market restaurant Mei …

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Hot Stone heads to Fitzrovia

Published 28 January 2021

Make-your-own and takeaway has helped to fill the void over the last few months, but it’s not quite the same …

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Mercato Metropolitano plans global expansion

Published 27 January 2021

With more options for customers and lower rates for operators, the rise and rise of food halls in 2018/19 was …

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Michelin celebrations for rising stars and green heroes

Published 26 January 2021

The Michelin Guide offers an always interesting insight into restaurants that are perhaps less formal but always interesting and packed …

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Michelin stars shine in a challenging year

Published 26 January 2021

CODE congratulates the many restaurants recognised in the Michelin awards for 2021. Watching the ceremony online last night, it was …

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Take Out to Help Out

Published 25 January 2021

Practical advice is what so many in the hospitality industry need right now, if businesses are considering a delivery/take-out revenue …

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Recipes by heroes, for heroes

Published 22 January 2021

As uncertainty and worries continue about the possible lengthening of lockdown, it’s hard to feel optimistic, but here’s a positive …

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Make your own Mexican

Published 21 January 2021

Launched in October last year by The Laughing Heart owner Charlie Mellor, delivery service Big Night hit its crowdfunding target …

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Dishoom comes to Cambridge

Published 20 January 2021

Very good news for Cambridge residents today, as they can now get Bombay comfort food from Dishoom delivered to their …

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How the Michelin Star Revelation will happen this year

Published 19 January 2021

Michelin pushed back the annual ceremony to announce its Star recognition from October 2020 to this January in the hope …