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Keep up to date with the latest openings, closures and property deals in the restaurant, pub and hotel sectors.
Prince pops in for a Royal Ruby
08-Feb-2008 - Curry House owner stunned as Prince William turns up for dinner unnanounced at his York restaurant.
Oliver looks for restaurant staff
07-Feb-2008 - Jamie Oliver is in the hunt for new recruits to join him at his new Italian restaurant in Oxford, which is due to open its doors in May this year.
Purplehotel Opens at Glasgow Airport
07-Feb-2008 - The Real Hotel company has launched its first branch in Scotland with todays opening of the 103-bedroom purplehotel Glasgow / Airport
Megu London set for Autumn Opening
07-Feb-2008 - Exclusive Japanese restaurant company begins work on its first UK site later this month, with plans afoot to open further establishments in Moscow and Mumbai.
Katryna Boosts Momma Cherri
04-Feb-2008 - Troubled soul food restaurant has bright future after negotiations between the owners daughter and a group of Saudi investors lead to talk of international expansion
Beatles Hotel Opens in Liverpool
01-Feb-2008 - The four-star Hard Days Night hotel opens its doors, just a stones throw from the legendary Cavern Club where the Fab Four made their name.
Hartnett to Lead new Ramsay Restaurant in London
31-Jan-2008 - Angela Hartnett is to head up a new restaurant at the York and Albany hotel, near Regents Park, which is set to open its doors in April.
Hilton Signs Up to Terminal Five
29-Jan-2008 - Hotel giant outlines plans to double its UK and Ireland portfolio after signing franchise agreement for 350-room hotel at Heathrow
First Five-Star Hotel for Birmingham
24-Jan-2008 - US firm Starwood Hotels & Resorts confirms it is set to open the first five-star hotel in the Second City in 2010
Gordon Ramsay Opens Latest Venture
22-Jan-2008 - Michelin-starred celebrity chef opens Foxtrot Oscar in Chelsea, just down the road from his flagship restaurant, as his empire continues its relentless growth.
Jamie's Chef pub closes down
17-Jan-2008 - Fifteen Foundation pub The Cock in Beazley End, Essex, closes as bosses blame the economic climate and the struggles facing small businesses.
Ford Accelerates Brands Roll-Out
15-Jan-2008 - Restaurateur and consultant Dominic Ford is rolling out his Bincho Yakitori and Butcher & Grill brands to new locations by the spring.
Hakkasan Sold To Fund Expansion
15-Jan-2008 - ALAN Yau has sold his central London restaurant Hakkasan and Yauatcha for $60m in a move which will help holding company Hakkasan fund its international expansion plans. Four Hakkasan ...
Wagamama Set For Swiss Opening
15-Jan-2008 - Acclaimed noodle restaurant chain continues its international expansion by opening in Winterthus, Switzerland, later this month.
Vineet Bhatia Launches New London Venture
08-Jan-2008 - Michelin-starred Indian chef prepares to open latest venue in Londons Notting Hill, serving Indian street food and tapas-style dishes.
Multi-Million Pound Refurb for Caledonian
08-Jan-2008 - Five-star Edinburgh hotel to undergo second huge refit in seven years as owners defy fears of a difficult 2008 for the industry by outlining investment plans.
Kitchen Nightmare for Ramsay's Success Story
03-Jan-2008 - Brighton diner Momma Cherris is to close amid mounting debts just three years after Gordon Ramsays TV makeover transformed the business.
Trouble Brewing for Millionaire Hotel Mutt
04-Dec-2007 - A dog who inherited his hotelier owners fortune is in hiding after recieving death threats. Only in America.
Blow for Trump as Golf Resort gets KO'd
30-Nov-2007 - US Billionaires plans for a luxury hotel and golf resort in Aberdeenshire are rejected by councillors.
Facelift for Claridges and The Berkeley
26-Nov-2007 - Two of Londons top hotels are set for a major overhaul after plans were given the go-ahead by Westminster Council.
Yotel Prepares for Heathrow Launch
26-Nov-2007 - Innovative airport hotel concept set to open at Heathrow in December, building on the success of its Gatwick branch.
Marriott Plans Aberdeen Airport Hotel
20-Nov-2007 - Hotel giant announces plans for a £15million luxury hotel to serve Scotlands fastest growing airport.
Heston Confirms London Venture
13-Nov-2007 - Fat Duck chef says serious discussions are underway over opening a restaurant in the capital, but venue will be on a smaller scale to his world-famous Bray eatery.
Seaside Hotel up for Sale
13-Nov-2007 - Popular seaside hotel on the market after major rennovation work by its former catering manager, who is set to make £1million profit on his investment.
The Joy of Six
13-Nov-2007 - Six-star hotel planned for Glasgow