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Dominic Chapman on what drink to pair with Sunday roast and facing challenging customers

Flash-grilled: Dominic Chapman

The chef behind the recently-launched Restaurant Dominic Chapman in Henley-on-Thames on his favourite place for a dirty burger, challenging customers, and his drink of choice with a Sunday roast.

Four Legs duo to open Tollington’s fish bar

The duo behind The Plimsoll pub in Finsbury Park and Four Legs at the Compton Arms in Canonbury will open a Spanish-focused fish restaurant this spring.

Three Joes pizza group confirms closure of Chichester and Fareham restaurants

Three Joes confirms closure of Chichester and Fareham restaurants

Sourdough pizza brand Three Joes has confirmed the closure of two sites including its original restaurant in Fareham as the group grapples with cost pressures.

Tortilla looks to accelerate growth in UK and internationally through franchising as revenue continues to climb

Tortilla looks to accelerate growth through franchising as revenue continues to climb

Tortilla is aiming to accelerate its expansion by ‘doubling down on franchising’ as it looks to capitalise on UK and international growth opportunities.

Sichuanese noodle bar Liu Xiaomian opens Soho restaurant

Sichuanese noodle bar Liu Xiaomian goes permanent

The duo behind Sichuanese noodle concept Liu Xiaomian have chosen Soho’s Kingly Court for their debut bricks-and-mortar location.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten has opened abc kitchen at London's The Emory

Latest opening: abc kitchens

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's latest London outpost is an effective amalgamation of three of his New York concepts.

Afrikana plots further expansion with six openings planned

African-inspired restaurant group Afrikana has announced plans to open a further six sites in the coming months, which will take its estate beyond 20.

Tommy Thorn to head the kitchen at Somerset’s Puro

MasterChef: The Professionals runner up Tommy Thorn has been named as the new head chef at Somerset restaurant Puro.

Implementation of Tips Bill delayed until October

The implementation of a new tipping law has been pushed back from July to October to allow more time for businesses to introduce any changes required.

Chef Tom Barnes sets opening date for his Manchester restaurant Skof

Tom Barnes sets opening date and releases more details for Skof

Tom Barnes debut solo restaurant Skof will officially launch in Manchester’s NOMA district on 29 May.

Anthony Demetre launches Bistrot at Wild Honey

Anthony Demetre is opening a more casual offer at Sofitel St James to sit alongside Wild Honey.

Further train strikes announced for May

A fresh wave of strikes across the rail network have been announced by the main train drivers' union, Aslef, for the week of the early May Bank Holiday.

Master Bao to open at Westfield Stratford City

Mr Bao Group will open its fourth London site next month.

James Nolan to launch Italian restaurant

James Nolan will open an Italian restaurant in south Liverpool this summer having taken on the former Justino’s site on Aigburth Road.

Owners of Birmingham’s Vietnamese Street Kitchen group to launch new seafood boil concept

The group behind the Birmingham-based Vietnamese Street Kitchen restaurant brand is to launch a new seafood boil concept at the Arcadian in the city centre in early June.