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Latest opening: Jinli Central Cross

Chengdu-born restaurateur Yi Fei has opened his flagship restaurant in Chinatown's Central Cross development.

Giggling Squid appoints advisors to consider options

Thai restaurant group Giggling Squid has appointed advisors to explore options for its next stage of growth.

Pint Shop looking to trial smaller model after Oxford closure

Pint Shop is mulling a new smaller format for future expansion following the failure of its full-size Oxford branch.

Friday Five: the week's top news

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

US sandwich brand Jon Smith Subs targets 15 UK locations

The UK master franchisor of a Florida-headquartered sandwich brand that opened in London last month has revealed plans to open up to 15 sites in the next few years.

Patisserie Holdings sells Baker & Spice for £2.5m

Patisserie Holdings has sold the Baker & Spice chain to rival cafe group Department of Coffee & Social Affairs for £2.5m.

Carluccio’s to trial ‘formal’ evening service and ‘experimental’ menu

Carluccio’s is to use its restaurant in London’s Richmond as a test-bed for its £10m Fresca refurbishment programme following the conclusion of its Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) in December.

How I Got Here: Tom Barton

Tom Barton is the co-founder of better burger pioneer Honest Burgers. Later this month he will open his first restaurant in Brighton, which is something of a homecoming as the now nationwide group started life as a street food player in and around the...

How to kit out and manage your kitchen

The kitchen is the engine room of any restaurant, so it’s essential you kit it out and run it correctly.

Matt Gillan hits crowdfund target with 23 days to spare

Matt Gillan has already beaten his crowdfunding target for his new restaurant less than a week after its launch.

Patisserie Valerie 'bought out of administration' (updated)

Trouble-hit bakery chain Patisserie Valerie has been bought out of administration by Irish private equity firm Causeway Capital Partners, according to media reports.

By Chloe and Hai Di Lao are heading to The O2

A wave of new restaurants will soon open at London’s The O2 including US-founded plant-based brand By Chloe and Chinese hotpot specialist Hai Di Lao.

The Restaurant Group CEO announces departure

Andy McCue, the chief executive of The Restaurant Group (TRG), has announced his decision to leave the company.

My Million Pound Menu's Tiger Bites given Deliveroo slot

My Million Pound Menu street food brand Tiger Bites is now available to order on Deliveroo following its successful appearance on the BBC show.

Mission Mars takes on Liverpool's Hub Alehouse & Kitchen

Expanding restaurant, bar and pub group Mission Mars has taken on Liverpool’s Hub Alehouse & Kitchen in the centre of the city.

The World's 50 Best Restaurants sets 2019 date

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 list will be announced in Singapore on 25 June, it has been confirmed.

Chef Marcus Klumb to replace Armand Sablon at Hotel Cafe Royal

Chef Armand Sablon is to leave London’s Hotel Café Royal after six and a half years.

Costa Coffee named world's second strongest brand in the eating out sector

UK chain Costa has been ranked the world’s second strongest brand in the restaurant sector, overtaking US rival Starbucks.

Government delays changes to restaurant tipping laws

A government plan to ban restaurants from deducting a percentage from staff tips will not be enforced until at least later this year.

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