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‘Theatrical diner’ to open in Soho this Summer

Published 12 May 2022

An American-style diner with singing and dancing waiting staff is set to open on Shaftesbury Avenue this summer. The Theatre …

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StreetSmart celebrates fundraising campaign at Sessions Arts Club

Published 10 May 2022

On Monday 9 May, StreetSmart’s biggest supporters gathered over a glass or two of bubbles at Sessions Arts Club to …

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From Toby Burrowes in Mayfair to banned customers in Cardiff, here is the latest hospitality news from the CODE Bulletin

Published 9 May 2022

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Exclusive: Burrowes takes old Street XO …

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Adam Hyman: The price is right

Published 9 May 2022

A whole £3.60. That’s what our local coffee shop round the corner from the CODE office in Soho charges for …

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Cambridge chef on why he’s taken the difficult decision to raise menu prices

Published 8 May 2022

‘Are you doomscrolling again?’ For me, the answer to that question is ‘yes’ so frequently that I’ve had to make …

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Cardiff chef Lee Skeet gives waitress entire £1,000 bill and bans customers who ‘disrespected’ her

Published 6 May 2022

The chef-owner of Cardiff restaurant Cora has banned a group of diners from his restaurant after a member of his …

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Hawksmoor to launch restaurant in Liverpool later this year

Published 6 May 2022

Hawksmoor will open a restaurant in Liverpool later this year. The group, fresh from launching in New York to much …

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Exclusive: Chef Toby Burrowes to launch ‘opulent’ Mayfair restaurant in former Street XO site

Published 5 May 2022

The chef Toby Burrowes has left his head chef role at the glitzy Japanese concept Zuma to open his own …

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Anna Haugh on MasterChef pros and the next move for Harts Group, here is the latest hospitality news from the CODE Bulletin

Published 3 May 2022

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Upstairs at 23 The Guinea Grill …

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The Guinea Grill to launch set menu option in former Pizza Express

Published 3 May 2022

Dinner plans are afoot at the Guinea Grill, the Mayfair pub with a menu unchanged since 1951. Downstairs at the …

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Plant-based chef Alexis Gauthier on the ‘exciting’ future of vegan food

Published 2 May 2022

History has always shown that by ignoring science, we are condemned to be left trailing behind those who understand the …

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Why Si Toft no longer serves Welsh lamb at his little Welsh bistro

Published 29 April 2022

In Abersoch, north Wales, is The Dining Room, a 20-cover bistro run by chef-owner Si Toft. He describes himself as …

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GQ Food and Drink Awards 2022: All the goss from the fabulous party

Published 27 April 2022

Last night, the country’s leading talent in food and drink gathered at Decimo at The Standard hotel to celebrate GQ’s annual …

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From Sessions in Scotland to Corbin & King’s expansion, here is the latest hospitality news from the CODE Bulletin

Published 25 April 2022

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Sessions in Scotland The team behind …

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Got beef? Josh Barrie on why the artificial meat lobby needs to calm down

Published 25 April 2022

I’ve had a few Neat Burgers in my time. I quite like the chain’s standard ‘cheeseburger’ because it tastes quite …

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Possible Corbin & King expansion could see restaurants open in Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin

Published 21 April 2022

Plans to expand the Corbin & King restaurant portfolio, now under the total ownership of Minor International, appear to be …

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Florence Knight and Sessions team to open Boath House in the Scottish Highlands in June

Published 21 April 2022

‘A bolt hole in the woods for the lost artist to start again’ The team behind the much-admired Sessions Arts …

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Margot Henderson to open country pub in Somerset

Published 21 April 2022

The renowned chef Margot Henderson is set to open her first restaurant outside London, a pub with rooms called The …

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Claridge’s announces the departure of their executive chef Martyn Nail

Published 19 April 2022

Claridge’s hotel in Mayfair has announced the departure of Martyn Nail, the hotel’s executive chef. He will leave alongside head …

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From Boxhall City to Chotto Matte Manchester, here is the latest hospitality news from the CODE Bulletin

Published 19 April 2022

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Boxhall City Boxpark will open a …

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Work hard, play hard: consumers need to get on board with success in hospitality

Published 19 April 2022

Twitter is a funny old place. I imagine it’ll get even stranger if Elon Musk gets his way. At lunch …

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Joseph and Luke Grayson to close their acclaimed Sheffield restaurant Juke & Loe

Published 19 April 2022

Brothers Joseph and Luke Grayson will close their acclaimed Sheffield restaurant Juke & Loe on May 28 after five years. …

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Chantelle Nicholson opens Apricity

Published 13 April 2022

The New Zealand chef Chantelle Nicholson has finally opened her highly-anticipated restaurant, Apricity. The restaurant, whose name means “the warmth …

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The Wolseley’s first breakfast post since the removal of Jeremy King has not gone down well on Instagram

Published 12 April 2022

“Eat breakfast like a King, they say, but there’s no King there anymore, so no thank you” If you follow …

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Adam Hyman on QR code menus

Published 11 April 2022

In between the April showers and a flurry of meetings last Tuesday, I had 30 minutes to myself to grab …

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From upmarket grocery shops to Soho House’s recruitment drive, here is the latest hospitality news from the CODE Bulletin

Published 11 April 2022

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Rarebit There is a trend for …

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Exclusive: Stockwell Continental, home to some of London’s finest pizza sandwiches, will close for good

Published 7 April 2022

The Italian-inspired cafe and restaurant Stockwell Continental will close on Sunday after five years of roaring trade. Since opening, the …

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Calories must now appear on menus for larger hospitality businesses. Is this the right way to tackle rising obesity levels?

Published 6 April 2022

Hospitality businesses with 250 employees or more now have to list calories on menus. The new Government regulations were laid …

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Corbin & King: Hospitality is about empathy

Published 4 April 2022

Hospitality is about empathy. The success of Corbin & King was built on this and last Friday the London hospitality …

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CODE Bulletin Catch Up

Published 4 April 2022

Catch up on the latest industry news stories of the week from the CODE Bulletin Audrey’s A new all-day café and …