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Asma Khan’s Darjeeling Express heads to Covent Garden

Published 25 August 2020

CODE has always been a huge cheerleader for Asma Khan and was as disappointed as her many fans when she …

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PAPA L’s Kitchen reopens with summer pop-up

Published 24 August 2020

Following the success of previous pop-ups, including a stint at the Hyde in Kensington, The Gojk restaurant and lounge in …

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Lifestyle hotel The Mayfair Townhouse to launch this autumn

Published 21 August 2020

The team behind Cliveden House and Chewton Glen are heading to London for their latest opening: The Mayfair Townhouse. The …

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Clapham’s The Dairy and Counter Culture to close

Published 20 August 2020

We’re very sad to hear the news that much-loved Clapham restaurant The Dairy – and neighbouring bar Counter Culture – …

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The National Restaurant Awards returns with a charity auction

Published 19 August 2020

The industry missed this year’s annual National Restaurant Awards, renowned for its top 100 restaurant list topped by Moor Hall …

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Rondo to launch within the Hoxton Holborn

Published 18 August 2020

Co-owner of Quality Chop House, Portland and Clipstone, William Lander is now collaborating with the Hoxton Holborn to launch a …

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West African inspired restaurant Chishuru comes to Brixton

Published 17 August 2020

Good news for Brixton as chef Adejoké Bakare, winner of the amateur category in last year’s Brixton Kitchen contest, is launching her own restaurant …

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Norma launches at home service, bringing the restaurant (and staff) to you

Published 14 August 2020

The Sicilian restaurant Norma was proving popular before lockdown, so it’s welcome new that it has already opened its doors …

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Club Mexicana sets new September opening date

Published 13 August 2020

Like many others, Club Mexicana planned to open earlier this year. So, we’re happy to hear that the Mexican-Californian restaurant, …

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Silo returns to Hackney Wick as a wine bar

Published 12 August 2020

Good news for fans of the pioneering zero-waste restaurant Silo; it reopens on 20 August, albeit different to when we …

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Tandoor Chop House expands to Notting Hill

Published 11 August 2020

It’s well established in Covent Garden, and now Tandoor Chop House is expanding with a new branch in Noting Hill. …

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Delivery platform Dishpatch teams up to launch feasting menus

Published 10 August 2020

Successful lockdown-created delivery platform Dishpatch has now announced it is joining forces with some strong hospitality names to launch a …

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Skye Gyngell launches ‘Spring in Summer’

Published 7 August 2020

Thanks to lockdown, it feels like we skipped over spring this year and weren’t able to make the most of …

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Mac & Wild to launch first of its kind Edinburgh food hall Bonnie & Wild

Published 6 August 2020

Exciting news for the Scottish capital: popular restaurant group Mac & Wild are set to launch a food hall at …

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Judy Joo launches fried chicken restaurant Seoul Bird

Published 5 August 2020

Fans of Korean fried chicken should celebrate Judy Joo’s new site, Seoul Bird, which opens this Thursday (6 August) at …

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Hide launches ‘The Hidden Supper Club’

Published 4 August 2020

Popular London restaurant Hide has announced the addition of ‘The Hidden Supper Club’ – a bookable dinner experience led by …

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London Restaurant Festival to go ahead in October

Published 3 August 2020

Good news for the capital: the annual London Restaurant Festival is returning for the 12th year this October. As expected, …

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London’s oldest French restaurant L’escargot heads to the coast

Published 31 July 2020

Established in 1927, popular Soho institution L’escargot is London’s oldest French restaurant. Now, the team are heading for a new …

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London Cocktail Week returns for 2020

Published 30 July 2020

With event and festival cancellations becoming the norm over the last few months, it’s good news for the capital that …

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Casa do Frango expands into former Native site

Published 29 July 2020

The successful Portuguese restaurant (and CODE team favourite) Casa do Frango is extending downstairs in its Borough Market site. Launching …

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Operators unite to launch Restaurant Kits platform

Published 28 July 2020

Responding to the huge rise in bricks-and-mortar restaurants entering the delivery game, a new aggregator brand is bringing them together. …

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Stanley’s Restaurant & Bar launches with Masterchef’s Olivia Burt

Published 27 July 2020

She was a standout star of Masterchef: The Professionals in 2019 and now Olivia Burt has been announced as head …

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Six by Nico launches first London site

Published 24 July 2020

Marking one of the first entirely new restaurant openings post lockdown, chef Nico Simeone launches his first London restaurant this …

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Homelessness charity launches ‘Poster Bakes’ bakery with St. John alumni

Published 23 July 2020

More than ever in recent months, we’ve seen how food has the ability to bring people together and raise money …

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Borough Market veteran Turnips launches restaurant

Published 22 July 2020

Borough Market veteran of 30 years, greengrocers Turnips, has created a new vegetable-focused restaurant. Faced with the uncertainty of losing the family …

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Rick Stein launches pop-up in Padstow: Stein’s on the Quay

Published 21 July 2020

It’s been great to see how many hospitality businesses have adapted during this time, including Rick Stein’s team who recently …

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Gallio is DOMA Hospitality’s latest venture

Published 20 July 2020

The group behind Northcote, The Game Bird and Norma has announced the details of its latest venture: Gallio marks the …

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Baccarat Bar launches at Harrods

Published 17 July 2020

It isn’t just the shopping that fans of Harrods have missed, but also its huge food and drink offering. Now, …

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Elizabeth Haigh launches supper club Bā

Published 16 July 2020

Elizabeth Haigh has been making products under her Mei Mei restaurant brand to sell during lockdown and now she has …

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Fundraising initiative and platform The Pass launches online

Published 15 July 2020

We’ve seen numerous incredible initiatives to support the hospitality industry in recent months, and now The Pass is adding to …