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Chef Pamela Yung talks the return of ASAP Pizza this weekend

Published 27 October 2020

Pizza fans rejoice: the team behind Flor are bringing ASAP Pizza out of hibernation to launch ASAP Sundays. Originally created …

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Hospitality shows its heart

Published 26 October 2020

While it’s profoundly shocking that 322 MPs thought voting against extending free school meals during holidays for hungry children was …

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Nominations for CODE’s 30 under 30 are now open

Published 26 October 2020

In a turbulent time which looks set to extend to the year’s end and beyond, it can be easy to …

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Industry responds to Chancellor’s latest support package

Published 23 October 2020

After weeks of pressure from the industry, Rishi Sunak yesterday announced an additional support package for hospitality businesses impacted by …

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Sadiq Khan says 10pm curfew should be scrapped

Published 22 October 2020

It was encouraging to see how many people showed up and spoke up at the HospoDemo on Monday to raise …

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Will we all be loophole lunching?

Published 21 October 2020

Another week and we find ourselves in new territory yet again working out what we can and cannot do. When …

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New all-day Mediterranean bistro Joan comes to Shoreditch

Published 21 October 2020

Restaurateur Conor George has teamed up with former Caravan head chef Nikos Kontogiannatos to open a new Mediterranean focused bistro …

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Hospo Demo: who showed up, and spoke up

Published 20 October 2020

Estimates on numbers attending the HospoDemo yesterday vary, but there’s no doubting how passionate the attendees felt about hospitality’s dire …

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Little Door & Co offers £1 brunch for hospitality workers

Published 20 October 2020

Despite going through difficult times themselves, it’s been great to see how hospitality businesses have continued to pull together to …

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Luke Selby teams up with his brothers for Evelyn’s Table relaunch

Published 19 October 2020

It first opened to much critical acclaim two years ago, and now Evelyn’s Table is preparing for a change of …

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Chantelle Nicholson launches Hackney pop-up All’s Well

Published 16 October 2020

With central London still not drawing in the crowds we are used to, the challenges for hospitality businesses in the …

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London to move into Tier 2: what it means for hospitality

Published 15 October 2020

Yet another challenge for hospitality businesses to contend with, as today it has been announced that London will move from …

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Gather your spatulas and wine buckets

Published 15 October 2020

A demonstration is being planned for Monday (19 October) which will bring the hospitality industry to the doorstep of parliament. …

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St. JOHN launches bakery at Borough Corner

Published 14 October 2020

If you google nose to tail eating, St. JOHN is what you’ll find, an approach that has made it a …

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What the new three-tier system means for hospitality

Published 13 October 2020

The hospitality industry has continued to push forward through testing times, despite having to contend with new restrictions and rule …

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Pizza East opens deli

Published 13 October 2020

When Nick Jones opened Pizza East in 2009 there wasn’t really much like it in London. A huge restaurant space …

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JKS Restaurants launches Ambassador General Store

Published 12 October 2020

A very clever and innovative idea from the team at JKS Restaurants, who today launch Ambassador General Store. The new …

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Electric Bar & Diner launches at The Ned

Published 9 October 2020

As if there isn’t enough choices already, now The Ned are welcoming a new electric bar & diner from the …

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Scotland on high alert: is London next?

Published 8 October 2020

Confusion and infuriation are the latest updates on the pandemic and how it affects the hospitality industry. Yesterday Scotland’s indoor …

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Patty&Bun and Shake Shack join forces to create ultimate burger kit

Published 8 October 2020

Exciting collaborations from Patty&Bun are nothing new (remember THAT Padella cacio e Pepe burger), but this one is a bit …

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Andrew Clarke and The Fisheries host dinner for mental health iniative

Published 7 October 2020

The culmination of lockdown, rules that seem to change weekly and general uncertainty surrounding the future of the industry means …

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Mourad Mazouz launches Mo Diner on Heddon Street

Published 7 October 2020

Even if you don’t recognise the name, you’ll almost certainly be familiar with the restaurants Mourad Mazouz is behind: sketch, …

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The Alchemist launches swap shop to support food banks

Published 6 October 2020

Despite the challenges facing the hospitality industry, it’s been great to see how many businesses have commendably continued to help …

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Ominous developments in Paris

Published 6 October 2020

Running a hospitality business right now must be like walking a highwire – you have to keep moving, cautiously, but …

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Loyal Tavern’s Tom Cenci returns to Stoney Street by Night

Published 5 October 2020

It was sad news when the Loyal Tavern closed, so it’s great to hear that its chef, Tom Cenci, is …

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CODE’s Happiness in Hospitality 2020

Published 5 October 2020

Radio 4’s All in the Mind and The Wellcome Collection released a survey today saying that nearly half of all …

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The team behind Casa do Frango to launch Bar Bolivar in Canary Wharf

Published 2 October 2020

A CODE team (and app) favourite, we’re happy to hear the news that the team behind Casa do Frango are …

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Imad’s Syrian Kitchen to open in Kingly Court

Published 1 October 2020

A rare bit of good news had the food world celebrating on Instagram last night: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen will launch …

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Back in the kitchen

Published 1 October 2020

Creative people get easily restless. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that hospitality people (who are creative by nature) …

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The Tramshed Project is a new work food and events space in Shoreditch

Published 30 September 2020

Helping businesses to thrive rather than just survive in the new normal: we like the aim of new east London …