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Coronavirus and our community

Published 17 March 2020

This is an incredibly challenging and turbulent time for the hospitality industry, as restaurants, hotels, theatres, and bars suffer the …

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Harrods to launch all-day restaurant Harrods Brasserie

Published 16 March 2020

In a shrewd move for such a vast store, Harrods has announced plans to repurpose a large area of its …

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Restaurateur and chef Michel Roux dies aged 78

Published 13 March 2020

The outstandingly talented and influential French restaurateur and chef Michel Roux has sadly died aged 78 surrounded by his family …

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Cafe BAO to launch this Spring

Published 12 March 2020

Fans of hit Taiwanese restaurant will be happy to hear the news that BAO will launch its latest venture in …

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Allegra’s adding a late-night bar and dining spot

Published 11 March 2020

Patrick Powell’s restaurant Allegra opened last year to much critical acclaim – and now, the team has announced the next …

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Manzi’s set to be Corbin & King’s latest opening

Published 10 March 2020

Manzi’s, with a name in homage to the former Soho much-loved fish restaurant of that name, was first announced in …

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Chef Asimakis Chainiotis to launch The Chef’s Table by Asimakis

Published 9 March 2020

Together with restaurateur David Moore, Asimakis Chaniotis is set to launch The Chef’s Table by Asimakis later this month. Located …

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London’s leading chefs cook for Australia at charity dinner

Published 6 March 2020

Over the past few months, the devastating bushfires across Australia have killed billions of animals, destroyed homes and more than …

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Founder Ross Shonhan departs Bone Daddies group

Published 5 March 2020

It’s certainly come as a shock that Bone Daddies restaurants – including Shack-Fuyu, Flesh and Buns and, of course, the …

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Crockers Henley to launch with restaurant and rooms

Published 4 March 2020

Building on the success of restaurant Crockers Tring in Hertfordshire, former chef Luke Garnsworthy is now opening sibling venue Crockers …

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Anna Tobias teams up with 40 Maltby Street for new opening

Published 3 March 2020

The team behind the wildly popular 40 Maltby Street are teaming up with acclaimed chef Anna Tobias for a new …

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CORD is a new dining concept from Le Cordon Bleu

Published 2 March 2020

An interesting development from Le Cordon Bleu cookery school – this Spring it will launch culinary concept CORD. CORD by …

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A cheese barge? Whatever floats your culinary boat

Published 28 February 2020

If you thought the cheese conveyor belt was already pushing the limits, you haven’t seen anything yet – now, a …

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Italian restaurant Tavolino to launch in London Bridge

Published 27 February 2020

There’s no shortage of Italian restaurants opening across London recently, and now Tavolino is adding to the list. Launching in …

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Bleecker Burger to donate profits on March 1 to mental health charity

Published 26 February 2020

Sunday 1 March will mark the third year in a row that Bleecker Burger will donate all profits from its …

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Renowned Dublin pub Gibney’s makes London debut

Published 25 February 2020

Much celebrated Irish pub Gibney’s of Malahide is teaming up with fellow Irishman Richard Corrigan to open its first international …

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Sushi on Jones comes to London

Published 24 February 2020

It’s a big hit in New York and now the Japanese restaurant Sushi On Jones is heading to London for …

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Emilia host charity dinner ‘La Famiglia’

Published 21 February 2020

On Thursday 12 March Emilia will be hosting a charity dinner, ‘La Famiglia’ in aid of Great Ormand Street Hospital, …

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Birch partners with Robin Gill to open restaurant and city escape

Published 20 February 2020

In a bid to reinvent the modern concept of a hotel and members club, Birch is a new city escape …

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Clerkenwell Boy x CODE: All-Star International Women’s Day Dinner

Published 19 February 2020

CODE has always been a champion of women in the hospitality industry. Next month, we’ll be publishing our 100 Most …

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Fallow head to 10 Heddon Street for upcoming residency

Published 18 February 2020

The duo behind Fallow are currently coming to the end of a two-month residency at Crispin, and now the sustainability …

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Chef Leandro Carreira to launch Claro in Soho

Published 17 February 2020

Big news for Soho: celebrated chef Leandro Carreira is to launch new restaurant Claro in Spring. Carreira is teaming up …

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Wonderland restaurants and Warner Bros. to launch a global first immersive restaurant

Published 14 February 2020

Unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, Wonderland Restaurants has announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC to …

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The Gold Service Scholarship announces its 2020 Scholar

Published 13 February 2020

The trustees and judges of the Gold Service Scholarship announced the much awaited 2020 Scholar at a presentation at The …

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Hawksmoor announces line-up for new series of chef dinners

Published 12 February 2020

Chefs including Lisa Allen, Tom Kerridge and Nathan Outlaw are all included in Hawksmoor’s stellar chef line up for 2020’s …

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Urban Leisure Group heads to Kentish Town for latest opening

Published 11 February 2020

North Londoners pining for relaxed food like pizzas since Pizza East, Dirty Burger and Chicken Shop left Highgate Road will …

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‘Perma-pop-up’ Talad comes to Chelsea

Published 10 February 2020

Lots Road in Chelsea will see new ‘perma-pop-up’ Talad opening in mid-March. Paying tribute to her northern Thai upbringing, Talad …

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Chef Toby Burrowes leaves Elystan Street

Published 7 February 2020

Head chef of Elystan Street Toby Burrowes has announced he is quitting his role due to a “professional difference of …

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Pasta favourite Padella to launch second site next week

Published 6 February 2020

Pasta fans rejoice: the opening of Padella’s second Shoreditch site is just around the corner. Padella Borough Market opened in …

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Gymkhana announces reopening date following fire

Published 5 February 2020

Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Gymkhana was forced to close in June until further notice due to a fire breaking out at …