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Sunday in Brooklyn opens in London's Notting Hill

Latest opening: Sunday in Brooklyn

New York restaurant Sunday in Brooklyn has journeyed across the pond to set up shop in London's leafy Notting Hill.

Friday Five: the week's top news

This week's main hospitality news stories include the Government announcing plans for compulsory vaccine certificates, optimism for the managed sector as sales near 2019 levels, and Hawksmoor mulling an IPO.

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Fred Sirieix and Brian Turner on why hygiene standards should be the top priority for restaurants

P&G Professional has partnered with Fred Sirieix & Restaurant Collective to support restaurateurs as the UK emerges from lockdown.

Scottish Hospitality Group proposes solution for ‘pingdemic’ uncertainties

The Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) has proposed a new process to guide businesses struggling to cope with the so-called ‘pingdemic’, which is forcing thousands of workers into self-isolation.

Novikov's Caroline Taylor on the Mayfair restaurant turning 10

The general manager at Novikov on the 10th anniversary of the Mayfair establishment and what life after lockdown means for one of the capital’s highest grossing restaurants.

Mrs Chew’s Chinese Kitchen doubles up with first London opening

Singaporean restaurateur Ellen Chew is bringing her fledgling Mrs Chew’s Chinese Kitchen concept to the capital having secured a site at Westfield London in Shepherd’s Bush.

Pavilion Club opens Knightsbridge members' club with menu from Tom Kerridge

Business members club group Pavilion Club has opened a private members’ club in Knightsbridge with menus designed by Tom Kerridge.

Delivery and takeaway sales for managed groups remain strong as restrictions ease

Deliveries and takeaways remain a core part of managed restaurant and pub groups’ sales despite the return of eating-out, CGA’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.

Albert’s Schloss to open in Birmingham’s Paradise development this autumn

Bavarian style restaurant and bar Albert’s Schloss is to open a venue in Birmingham’s Paradise development this autumn.

Young National Chef of the Year to showcase British dishes with a twist

The Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed that this year’s Young National Chef of the Year competition will have the theme of British dishes with a twist.

The Lowdown: The Top Hat

A Monopoly-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar is set to launch in London next month.

Opposition mounts over 'vaccine passports' plan

Opposition is growing within Westminster to the Government's plan to make so-called 'vaccine passports' compulsory to enter crowded venues such as nightclub from the autumn.

People on the move in hospitality: July 2021

This month’s job moves include a new head bartender for the American Bar at The Savoy and a new head chef for il Pampero at The Hari in Belgravia.

Hospitality facing shortfall of more than 200,000 workers

Hospitality is facing a shortage of more than 200,000 workers with vacancies across every business in the sector, according to new research from the UK’s leading industry trade bodies.

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BrewDog reports £13m pre-tax loss for 2020

BrewDog has reported a pre-tax loss of £13.1m for 2020 as a result of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.

33 chefs through to second round of National Chef of the Year

The 33 chefs that have made it through to the second round of the The National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition have been revealed.

Latest opening: BAO Noodle Shop

Located in the former Andina site near Shoreditch High Street station, the BAO crew’s latest is focused on Taiwanese beef noodle soup.

Hospitality businesses 'cautiously optimistic' about the future, new report says

Hospitality businesses are cautiously optimistic about the future of their sector, according to Christie & Co’s latest Sentiment Survey.

Firestarter – one year of Hot 4 U

Nomadic kitchen concept Hot 4 U has been one of the pandemic’s breakout success stories, making waves in London with its freewheeling approach and wildly eclectic cooking.

New England-style brasserie The Maine to open in London’s Hanover Square this autumn

American brasserie The Maine will open in London’s Hanover Square this autumn.

Market Halls launches £1m crowdfund campaign

Market Halls is to launch a £1m crowdfund campaign through Seedrs early next month.

Simon Rogan launches culinary academy

Simon Rogan has joined forces with Kendal College to create a culinary academy that will see students gain work experience throughout his Lake District-centric Umbel Restaurant Group.

Elliot's to open Hackney restaurant next week

Borough Market-based restaurant and natural wine bar Elliot’s is set to launch its second London site next Thursday (29 July) in Hackney.

The Secret Hospitality Group to open new Swansea restaurant

Swansea-based restaurant company The Secret Hospitality Group will open a restaurant in the newly regenerated Copr Bay neighbourhood of the city.

How I Got Here: Roberto Bergamotti

The co-founder and business director at Fitzrovia-based Sicilian steak restaurant Bricco e Bacco on visits to Sake no Hana, and the importance of believing in and respecting your staff.

Chefs for Covent Garden’s 3 Henrietta Street revealed

Upcoming Covent Garden venue 3 Henrietta Street will be home to no less than three restaurants each run by a different chef as well as a flagship site for roastery and coffee house The Gentlemen Baristas.

Data handling warning as requirement to support Test and Trace ends

Operators have been reminded to handle check-in data correctly or risk fines as the requirement to support Test and Trace ends.

DF Tacos and Poké the Bear to open venues in Market Halls

Taco brand DF Tacos and poke brand Poké the Bear are among new traders to open in Market Halls when the food hall company recommences trading later this month.

Mediterranean-inspired restaurant to open within Hexagon Classics car showroom

A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant led by former Taka chef James Harrison is to open within Hexagon Classics car showroom early next month on the Great North Road in London's Finchley.

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Nightclubs hit with 'hammer blow' as Covid vaccine certificates to be compulsory for crowded venues

The Government's decision to make so-called 'vaccine passports' compulsory to enter crowded venues such as nightclubs from the autumn has been condemned as 'an absolute shambles' by the night-time economy.

Jollibee arrives in Cardiff for first location in Wales

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is to open its first UK location outside of England later this week in the Welsh capital of Cardiff.

Boutique hotel The Twenty Two to open in Mayfair next year

A new boutique hotel with an all-day restaurant and a private members’ club will open on London’s Grosvenor Square next year.

Yard Sale Pizza heads to Crystal Palace for eighth London site

London-based Yard Sale Pizza is further extending its reach across the capital with a third site south of the river on Westow Hill in Crystal Palace.

Hospitality revenue remains at less than 70% of pre-pandemic levels, ONS reveals

Consumer spending on hospitality started to increase in May 2021 but remains at less than 70% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Shopping forecast: the latest product launches

This month's new product launches include Lightspeed's new payments solution, a range of volcanic island-produced chocolate and Rosinox's new signature range.

D&D promotes Ben Murphy to chef patron of Launceston Place

Ben Murphy has been promoted from head chef to chef patron of D&D London’s Launceston Place restaurant in Kensington.

Nightclubs reopen as ‘Freedom Day’ dawns

Clubbers have returned to the bars and dancefloors of nightclubs as England reached its long-awaited ‘Freedom Day’ today (19 July).

Hawksmoor mulls IPO to further expansion

Hawksmoor is considering launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange as it looks to capitalise on growth opportunities post-Covid.

Kitchin Group appoints external consultancy to 'investigate complaints' amid abuse allegations

Tom Kitchin's restaurant group has appointed an independent, external HR consultancy to 'investigate any complaints' made by staff, amid accusations of former employees experiencing physical abuse and harassment.

June provides cause for optimism for managed sector as sales near 2019 levels

Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups saw sales drop just 1% in June from the same month in 2019, the new edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals.

Flash-grilled: Rishim Sachdeva

The chef behind 'mostly vegan' pop up restaurant concept Tendril on Gail's, cooking with live fire, and why Donald Trump is his dream dinner party guest.