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Alain Ducasse boats, Brexit and boutiques

Michelin maestro Alain Ducasse talks boats, Brexit and boutiques

The world’s most Michelin-decorated chef has been busy launching a floating restaurant in Paris and a chocolate shop in London. We caught up with him last month in Paris’ Le Meurice over a special lunch cooked by three of his top chefs.

Million Pound Menu's Baba G's among new London Bridge market line-up

My Million Pound Menu winner Baba G’s is among the line-up of traders at a new food and retail space opening in London Bridge next month.

Friday Five: the week's top news

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

Youtube star DJ BBQ to launch crowdfund for Suffolk restaurant

Barbecue cookbook author and Youtuber Christian Stevenson, aka DJ BBQ, is to launch a crowdfunding campaign to open his first bricks and mortar restaurant in Suffolk.

Gary Usher is looking at Leeds for a potential new restaurant location

Gary Usher is eyeing Leeds as a potential destination to open a restaurant next year.

Behind the Brigade at The Ritz: Part Four

The fourth episode of our Behind the Brigade series - sponsored by Nisbets - sees The Ritz's executive chef John Williams give us a tour of the dining rooms.

The Lowdown: music and food pairing

A dinner last week hosted by Beats By Dre and overseen by Tom Sellers looked at how pairing music with a menu could be the future of multi-sensory dining.

Bowl food concept with Roux Scholar chef targets three sites

A bowl food restaurant concept with a menu designed by Roux Scholarship winner Frederick Forster is planning to open three London sites this year.

Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner CVA approved

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is poised to close over a third of its Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner restaurants following the approval of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

Huge halal steakhouse to open in Manchester

A halal steakhouse concept is to launch in Manchester this summer with what it claims is the city’s first dry bar.

Harts Group: "footfall lower than expected at Coal Drops Yard"

Harts Group has spoken of the challenges of opening four restaurants at the same time at Coal Drops Yard, with the landlord’s predicted footfall falling considerably short of expectations.

Is the customer always right?

Restaurant employees are becoming less subservient but, online and on the restaurant floor, diners are more combative than ever. It is an explosive mix

How I Got Here: Rosie Whaley

A former fashion buyer, Rosie Whaley launched Pi Pizza in Winchester in 2014 and followed up with a second in Battersea last year.

Great British Menu - looking back at the last five years

The new series of Great British Menu gets underway on BBC Two on 20 March, with a fresh selection of Britain’s best chefs vying to serve their food at the final banquet.

Lost in translation: is Ikoyi London's most misunderstood restaurant?

Almost universally misunderstood at launch, Ikoyi nearly didn’t make it. But a change of menu and attitude has seen it become one of the capital’s most distinctive and exciting places to eat.

Dusty Knuckle launches crowdfund for sustainable Cardiff restaurant

Cardiff pizzeria Dusty Knuckle has launched a crowdfunding campaign to open an eco-focused restaurant in the city centre.

Villandry still owes thousands to former staff

Former staff at the collapsed Villandry café chain are unlikely to receive full payment from the company, documents show.

BV Restaurant Group launches "experiential" concept Rebound

BV Restaurant Group has launched its first restaurant and gaming hall concept in London.

The secret stagiaire: Kitchen Table

This month our mystery man in whites takes a peep behind the curtain at James Knappett’s Fitzrovia restaurant and finds an obsession with portion control and a dog called Paxo.

NRB Top 50 power list 2019 revealed

Nisha Katona, Gary Usher, Simon Rogan and Carlo Distefano have all been recognised on this year’s NRB Top 50 power list.

Eataly site planned for Harrogate

Plans have been unveiled for a £250m food and leisure attraction that is set to be built near Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

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