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Jamie Oliver to launch new restaurant chain overseas

Jamie Oliver is to launch a new casual dining concept later this month, as he continues to expand his international restaurant arm.

Alex and Saiphin Moore save Ceviche from administration

Rosa’s Thai Cafe founders Alex and Saiphin Moore have acquired the Ceviche restaurant group following a management led buy-out deal.

Jollibee eyes third UK location

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is understood to have lined up its third UK location in Leicester, which will become its “flagship branch in the Midlands”.

Azzurri Group achieves like-for-like growth across portfolio

Azzurri Group has reported a group sales increase of 7% for the year ended 30 June 2019, to £299.4m, with like-for-like sales growth seen across its four brands.

Chris Leach and David Carter to open permanent restaurant

Petersham Nurseries’ Chris Leach and Smokestak’s David Carter are to launch a restaurant based on the concept established during their four-month residency at 10 Heddon Street.

Old Chang Kee to open second London site

Singaporean street food chain Old Chang Kee is to open a second London restaurant on Goodge Street in Fitzrovia next month, on the site formerly occupied by Benito’s Hat.

Flash-grilled: Harvey Trollope

Harvey Trollope is head chef at the recently opened Sam's Riverside in Hammersmith.

The Connaught Grill to reopen in Mayfair after 20 years

The Connaught Grill is to return to London's luxury Connaught Hotel after a 20-year hiatus.

Latest opening: The Laundry

Hospitality entrepreneur Melanie Brown has opened her first solo restaurant venture, which, as the name suggests, is housed in a former steam laundry.

Friday Five: the week's top news

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

Chilango in restructuring talks

Mexican restaurant chain Chilango is in talks with restructuring experts about options for the business.

Harvey Ayliffe joins Bluebird as executive chef

D&D London has appointed Harvey Ayliffe as executive chef at Bluebird Chelsea and Bluebird Café White City.

The Alchemist to open flagship London location

All-day restaurant and cocktail bar group The Alchemist is to open its biggest site to date later this month in Canary Wharf.

Noble Rot pair secure iconic Soho site for second opening

Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew are to open their second Noble Rot location next year on the site formerly occupied by iconic Soho restaurant The Gay Hussar on Greek Street.

The Lowdown: gender-neutral cocktails

London restaurant chain Burger & Lobster has launched a range of colourless and nameless ‘gender-neutral’ cocktails.

Taiwanese pancake brand Wheelcake Island takes Westfield London site

Taiwanese pancake and snack brand Wheelcake Island secures Westfield London unit for first standalone site.

Munich Cricket Club to launch West India Quay site

Munich Cricket Club has chosen Dockland’s West India Quay for its second London location.

Former Deliveroo MD to launch Brighton food hall

A food hall with up to ten independent traders is to open in the historic Shelter Hall on Brighton seafront next summer.

Duck & Waffle names new executive chef

Elliott Grover has taken over as executive chef at Duck & Waffle London.

Sister act: Elizabeth Haigh on her long-awaited solo restaurant

Elizabeth Haigh is bringing her Singaporean roots to the fore with her Borough Market chicken and rice place Mei Mei. And there’s more to come from the hotly tipped chef’s Kaizen House.

Electric Shuffle set to finally open this month

Flight Club founders Steve Moore and Paul Barham are finally set to launch their latest competitive socialising concept in Canary Wharf’s Cabot Square later this month.

Latest opening: Wild by Tart

Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison, the duo behind catering company Tart London, have chosen Victoria’s trendy Eccleston Yards for their first restaurant.

Lucky & Joy to open first permanent site

Chinese-inspired pop-up Lucky & Joy is to open its first bricks-and-mortar restaurant in Hackney later this month.

Puttshack announces senior hires ahead of expansion

Mini golf and restaurant concept Puttshack has made two senior hires as it gears up for further growth.

Plant powered: seven vegan burgers under the microscope

From the recent opening of Neil Rankin's Simplicity Burger to the rising popularity of jackfruit, plant-based patties are firmly on trend. We explore seven different approaches to serving vegan burgers.

Coconut Tree lines up sixth UK restaurant

Growing Sri Lankan restaurant group The Coconut Tree is to open its sixth UK site, in Bournemouth.

How I Got Here: Rob Beacham

Rob Beacham is co-founder of French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre, which this year celebrates its 25th birthday.

Patty & Bun to reopen Liverpool Street site

Patty & Bun is to reopen its takeaway-focused Liverpool Street location as a larger venue with a new 40-50 cover eat-in area and an expanded menu.

McDonald's staff strike over pay and working conditions

A number of McDonald’s workers are striking today (12 November), demanding higher wages and better contracts.

Thunderbird appoints new CEO

Thunderbird has appointed Paul Gilchrist as its new CEO, replacing Marcel Khan.

Chef Simon Rimmer closes The Viking pub

TV chef Simon Rimmer’s Merseyside pub The Viking has closed.

The Alchemist to make Scottish debut

All-day restaurant and cocktail bar group The Alchemist is to launch its first Scottish location within the Edinburgh St James development next year.

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