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Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

This week's top newx stories include James Watt stepping down as BrewDog CEO, the National Restaurant Awards' Opening of the Year shortlist, and The Rum Kitchen closing its entire estate

The best alcoholic drinks launches for May

Liquid assets: May 2024

By Restaurant

Swedish and Scottish whiskies and Sussex and Hampshire wines are among our top picks for this month's new drinks releases.

Los Mochis London City restaurant launch Markus Thesleff

Latest opening: Los Mochis London City

By Joe Lutrario

Markus Thesleff has put his money where his mouth with one of the most ambitious restaurant launches The City has seen for some time.

Wolfox brings its pan-Asian restaurant FUMI to London

Wolfox brings its pan-Asian brand FUMI to London

By Joe Lutrario

Rapidly expanding Brighton and Hove-centric coffee and restaurant business Wolfox has brought its FUMI Asian Dining brand to London with a launch within its existing Wolfox Savoy on the corner of The Strand and Savoy Court.

Irish chef Aishling Moore has published seafood cookbook Whole Catch

Book review: Whole Catch

By Restaurant

Irish chef Aishling Moore's neat guide to seafood champions the more commonly found cheaper fish varieties.

Credit: Thom Bartley

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include a new restaurant from chef Alex Claridge, Borough Market’s Turnips slamming the market’s management for closing its restaurant, and Popeyes' annual sales surpassing £100m.

What are the big UK restaurant openings in May 2024

Restaurant radar: May 2024

By James McAllister

The return of a West London institution, Michel Roux Jr's next venture and a restaurant that pays homage to Winston Churchill are among this month’s key openings.

The Caviar Bar small yet opulent caviar bar and seafood restaurant opens in London's Mayfair

Latest opening: The Caviar Bar

By James McAllister

Mayfair is home to a new luxury bar and restaurant that’s centred on ‘direct-sourced’ caviar, premium-quality seafood and fine wine.

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