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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 …

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The calls for curfew-reform get louder

Published 30 September 2020

An eye-catching graphic which originated from NRBManchester yesterday speaks for many: #Cancel the curfew: stop blaming hospitality, it states. It’s …

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A ‘growing’ trend

Published 29 September 2020

Fascinating news this morning that the Michelin-starred pub The Harwood Arms has partnered with the plant-based meat-alternative company THIS to …

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Ramen bar Heddon Yokocho to open in Mayfair

Published 29 September 2020

Another October opening to look forward to, ramen bar Heddon Yokocho is soon to launch on Heddon Street. The latest …

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Who makes the rules?

Published 28 September 2020

The news, broken this morning by The Times, that the bars within the House of Commons were exempt from the …

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Beyond Food to launch career-development workshops

Published 28 September 2020

Celebrated as one of CODE’s lockdown heroes, the Beyond Food foundation and the admirable Brigade offered a range of services …

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Japanese restaurant Bisushima to launch in Covent Garden

Published 25 September 2020

We’re pleased to see the new restaurant restrictions haven’t deterred people from going ahead with their opening plans. The latest …

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Big Mamma launches delivery service Napoli Gang

Published 24 September 2020

With rules changing week-by-week and even day-by-day, it’s been encouraging to see just how quickly hospitality businesses have managed to …

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plate by Leon Smith arrives in Bath

Published 23 September 2020

Last week we announced that Mike Robinson is launching The Elder restaurant and bar in Bath – now, there’s more …

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Black Book celebrates Black History Month with event series

Published 22 September 2020

Latest news from the Black Book – a global representation platform for Black and non-white people working in hospitality – …

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The Silver Birch to launch in Chiswick

Published 21 September 2020

We first wrote about fresh west London opening The Silver Birch in CODE Breaking, and now we have more details. …

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The World’s 50 Best Bars to be revealed in November

Published 18 September 2020

We better get used to virtual events as part of this ‘new normal’ we’re experiencing at the moment – including …

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Mãos reopens with private dining and membership

Published 17 September 2020

Since its launch in 2018, the innovative communal dining restaurant Mãos has received much critical acclaim – and even a …

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D&D gives details of Bristol restaurant Klosterhaus

Published 16 September 2020

Showing no signs of slowing down, – even amidst a pandemic – D&D has now announced the details of its …

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Dining and retail space Pantechnicon opens in Belgravia

Published 15 September 2020

It’s an unusual pairing, but a big new dining and retail space in Belgravia brings together Japanese and Nordic offerings. Launching …

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LPM returns to Mayfair with new oyster and cocktail bar

Published 14 September 2020

Now officially known by its former nickname LPM, the return of Mayfair favourite La Petit Maison is much welcomed. Having …

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Mike Robinson to launch The Elder in Bath

Published 11 September 2020

Owner of both the Woodsman in Stratford on Avon and gastropub of the year 2020 The Harwood Arms, Mike Robinson …

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#AskChefsAnything auction supports Beirut disaster relief

Published 10 September 2020

To raise awareness and funds for those impacted by the terrible explosion that killed 200 people, injured more than 6,000 …

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Santiago Lastra’s long awaited KOL sets opening date

Published 9 September 2020

We first heard about Santiago Lastra’s debut restaurant KOL over a year ago, so we’re pleased to hear that the …

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Robin Gill’s The Dairy relocates to Bermondsey

Published 8 September 2020

Just last month, we shared the sad news that much-loved Clapham restaurant The Dairy – and neighbouring bar Counter Culture …

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Liv reopens in Belgravia with Mark Jarvis as chef director

Published 7 September 2020

Neighbourhood restaurant Liv reopened in Belgravia last week but with a major new name involved – Mark Jarvis, creator of …

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Lockdown Heroes of Hospitality

Published 7 September 2020

The global pandemic created the biggest challenge the hospitality industry has ever faced. Yet, in these challenging times, many hospitality …

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The Guinea Grill’s Oisin Rogers takes on The Windmill Mayfair

Published 4 September 2020

Oisin Rogers, the man who transformed now-wildly popular The Guinea Grill, is embarking on a new challenge as he takes …

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The Hawk’s Nest launches in Shepherd’s Bush Market

Published 3 September 2020

With White City and Television Centre nearby, the Shepherd’s Bush scene is fast-moving. Now a new outdoor space, The Hawk’s …

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Angela Hartnett and José Pizarro launch Bermondsey Street campaign

Published 2 September 2020

Acclaimed and much-loved chefs Angela Hartnett and José Pizarro are joining forces to launch a hospitality campaign on Bermondsey Street. After seeing how the #EatOutToHelpOut scheme unified restaurants, they decided to create the community-wide initiative “Shop, Eat …

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Louie confirms Covent Garden opening

Published 1 September 2020

We first wrote about Louie in January, for a March opening. Like many others, the restaurant’s opening got pushed back, …

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West African restaurant Akoko to launch in Fitzrovia

Published 28 August 2020

Bringing a taste of West Africa to London, we’re excited to finally have an opening date for Akoko nearly a …

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Top Cuvée build on lockdown success to open permanent shop

Published 27 August 2020

Opening a virtual bottle shop during lockdown, Top Cuvée was a welcome success story in recent months. Brodie Meah and …

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Native to relocate to Osea Island on the Essex coast

Published 26 August 2020

Last month we wrote that Casa do Frango was expanding into Native’s Borough market site, with no news on the …