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Russell Norman to open food-led Shaftesbury Avenue pub

Russell Norman, the restaurateur behind Polpo, Polpetto, Spuntino and Mishkin’s, is to open a food-led pub on Shaftesbury Avenue

Polpo owner Russell Norman has announced he is currently refurbishing The Marquis of Granby pub on Shaftesbury Avenue and will re-open the property as food-led venue The Ape & Bird Public House.

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Trade accountancy firm masterminds business turnaround to launch Bar Titania

Bar Titania, a gay-friendly bar and club, has launched on Charing Cross Road after an accountant brought in to help close the venue down decided to invest in it and open a new business.

Tim Hulme: Pub industry should embrace BII's new direction

Tim Hulme, the newly-appointed chief executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has called on the pub industry to back his organisation as he attempts to push through cultural changes.

In the limelight: Aiden Byrne, Russell Norman and Simon Rogan to star in restaurant industry TV shows

The TV industry's interest in the inner workings of the restaurant world shows no sign of slowing down after the BBC announced it had commissioned two new shows about the process of launching a restaurant which will star Russell Norman, Simon Rogan & Aiden Byrne.

How to be a better licensee: BII Licensee of the Year 2013 reveals all

Ashley and Kelly McCarthy, co-owners of the freehold of the Ye Old Sun Inn pub in North Yorkshire, were this week named joint winners of the 2013 BII Licensee of the Year Award and have now revealed their top tips for fellow licensees.

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#SocialRestaurant: How to use Twitter effectively

They’re all on it. Big national chains, high-profile chefs and small emerging brands across the UK have realised the power of Twitter. But in the fast-moving world of social media, how can you use the networking site to convert followers to customers?

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World's 50 Best Restaurants 2013: El Celler de Can Roca video interview

Joan Roca, the co-founder and head chef of El Celler de Can Roca, has told BigHospitality he expects the impact of his restaurant being named number one on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list to be 'huge' - bigger than the effect of other accolades such as Michelin stars.

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Vitamix presents range of professional blenders at Caffé Culture 2013

Blender manufacturer Vitamix were in attendance at the Caffé Culture Show earlier this week, showcasing their full range of products for restaurants and pubs, including the flexible BarBoss Advance machine.

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Alain Ducasse: Pearls of Wisdom

The French chef, 56, operates restaurants all around the world, including a trio of three-Michelin-starred establishments. He has...

#SocialRestaurant: How to use Twitter effectively

They’re all on it. Big national chains, high-profile chefs and small emerging brands across the UK have...

Business Profile: Kimchee

After the phenomenal success of Holborn’s Kimchee restaurant, Wasabi owner Dong Hyun Kim is bringing Korean food to...

World's 50 Best Restaurants 2013: El Celler de Can Roca video interview

Joan Roca, the co-founder and head chef of El Celler de Can Roca, has told BigHospitality he...

David Connell: Career Profile

David Connell is a prime example of good old-fashioned hard work paying off. Having worked at various...

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