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Playing chicken: six vegan alternatives chefs should know about

Want to help your restaurant catch the trade of both vegans and non vegans alike? Here are the ingredient switches you need to know about in 2018...

St John to open permanent bakery at Neal's Yard

The St John Group is bringing its cult doughnuts to London's Seven Dials with the launch of its first permanent retail bakery in September.

Anthony Demetre to launch new concept at Coal Drops Yard

Anthony Demetre, former owner of now-closed, Michelin-starred restaurant Arbutus, will open a new café and bar in Kings Cross this autumn.

Salt Yard Group sells Opera Tavern to Urban Pubs and Bars

Salt Yard Group is to sell its Opera Tavern site to the Urban Pubs and Bars group.

Flat Iron chooses Kings Cross to launch sixth site

Flat Iron will open its sixth site this autumn, having secured a site in Kings Cross.

Friday Five: the week's top news

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Latest opening: Bababoom Islington

Kebab specialist Bababoom has chosen Islington's Upper Street for its second location following success in Battersea.

Nobu Matsuhisa: "Opening in Shoreditch was a challenge"

The 69-year-old chef is a pioneer of Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine. He co-owns the 40-strong Nobu restaurant and hotel empire and also runs the three-strong Matsuhisa restaurant group

Hudsons American Brasserie and Indulge Dessert Lounge take former Delisserie sites

American-inspired north London restaurant Hudsons American Brasserie and ice cream parlour Indulge are expanding, having secured two former Delisserie sites following the company’s liquidation.

Vegetarian group 1847 sells two restaurants

Damien Davenport, the founder of the 1847 vegetarian restaurant concept, has sold his Bristol and Birmingham sites.

Browns founder revamps luxury portfolio with £8.5m funding

Jeremy Mogford, the founder of the Browns restaurant chain, has revamped his entire Oxford hospitality portfolio after securing £8.5m funding from Santander.

Massimo Bottura to host London residency

Chef Massimo Bottura is landing in the UK to host a five-day residency in London next month.

KERB to launch Saturday markets in Peckham and Crouch End

Street food operation KERB will launch a new community-focused concept at two debut London market sites over the next two months.

The Lowdown: The Offensive Weapons Bill

The government is looking to ban suppliers from shipping knives to people’s homes.

Blacklock chooses east London to launch third site

Steak restaurant and chophouse Blacklock will open its third site this autumn, having secured a site on Rivington Street in Shoreditch.

Vagabond secures £3.5m funding to expand

Vagabond, the self-serve wine bar group, has secured £3.5m funding from investor Imbiba to expand.

Paul Ainsworth to launch apprenticeship scheme for Padstow students

Paul Ainsworth, chef patron Michelin-starred Cornwall restaurant Paul Ainsworth at No. 6, is launching a hospitality apprenticeship training scheme in partnership with a local college.

Restaurant Eats Out: Brighton & Hove

Restaurant headed to sunny Brighton & Hove for its latest Eats Out food and drink tour and found the city's food scene in fine fettle. Here's where we went.

Gold Service Scholarship 2019 nomination period will open early next month

The Gold Service Scholarship will open for entries on 3 September, and employers are being encouraged urge their young front-of-house staff to apply for a chance to win.

The Oystermen branches out, acquiring neighbouring site

Seafood bar and restaurant The Oystermen will double the size of its Covent Garden site in autumn, having acquired the space next door to its existing operation.

Holy Moly Macaroni brings soul food to Birmingham's burgeoning food scene

Harlem-inspired restaurant Holy Moly Macaroni has opened its first permanent restaurant at Birmingham’s Grand Central this month.

"It’s a place where we can immerse ourselves in hospitality" Nuno Mendes on Mãos

Mãos is a ‘hidden’ Shoreditch venue that allows high-profile Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes to offer an immersive and intimate experience that challenges preconceived notions of eating out