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Bocuse d’Or hopeful Tom Phillips on his gruelling training regime

26 year-old Restaurant Story sous chef Tom Phillips will represent the UK at the European heat of the Bocuse d’Or on 11 June.

Gleneagles alumnus to launch Edinburgh restaurant

Former Gleneagles restaurant manager Juan Jose Castillo Castro is to launch his first restaurant in Edinburgh next month.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen unveils transformation plan after £7.8m loss

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) plans to close six restaurants and slash its openings pipeline for the year as it seeks to turn around falling sales.

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Latest opening: Inko Nito

The team behind Zuma and Roka are looking to target younger, less-moneyed diners at this slick but accessible new Soho restaurant.

Inception Group takes on Cinnamon Soho site

Inception Group, the operator of the themed Mr Fogg’s and Bunga Bunga bars, is developing a new concept for the former Cinnamon Soho site.

Food delivery services chip away at restaurant growth

Consumers are swapping dining out for eating at home using food delivery services, new data has shown.

Just Eat launches restaurant support scheme

Just Eat has launched a programme in partnership with Dragon’s Den star Sarah Willingham, to give independent restaurants a platform for growth.

Mr Lyan: "Seasonal and foraged produce won't feed the world"

One of the world’s most famous bars has launched a menu that explores and champions mass production.

Crussh signs 35-site deal with Sodexo

Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, has signed a deal with contract caterer Sodexo to open at least 35 sites over the next five years.

The Lowdown: Tory party discount card

The Tories are considering offering a discount card to offer deals on restaurant food

Norse announces immediate closure after four years

Scandinavian restaurant Norse in Harrogate has announced its immediate closure months after asking customers for greater support.

Casual Dining Group set for more hotel restaurants

Casual Dining Group (CDG), the owner of brands including Café Rouge and Bella Italia, has signed a deal to further expand in to hotels.

Gingerman Group to open new restaurant in Brighton's Lanes

Brighton and Hove’s Gingerman Restaurant Group is to open a new site in the city in early 2019.

Adam Handling is appointed executive chef of Belmond Cadogan Hotel

Scottish chef Adam Handling will take the reins at Belmond Hotel Group’s long-awaited Cadogan Hotel at the end of the year.

Inside Liverpool's booming restaurant scene

Ongoing regeneration and a thriving independent scene has helped Liverpool top the table of growth in the UK’s restaurant and bar scene.

Dynamic pricing: why restaurants are using airline tactics

Pioneered by airlines and hotels and now commonplace in many industries, dynamic pricing sees the cost of goods and services fluctuate according to demand.

Northcote Group sells four Ribble Valley Inns sites

The Northcote Group has sold its Ribble Valley Inns portfolio to Brunning & Price, the pub division of The Restaurant Group, for an undisclosed sum.

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