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Alex Bond on running Nottingham's Alchemilla, Sat Bains and plant-based menus

As chef de partie at Restaurant Sat Bains, Alex Bond was part of Nottingham’s restaurant revival. Now he’s making a name for himself at his own place in the city.

Brewery, bar and Cypriot kitchen to launch in Hackney next month

A brewery, bar and restaurant concept is launching in Hackney Central’s renovated arches next month, offering craft beers and traditional Cypriot small plates.

Native launches crowdfund for new site after sudden closure

London restaurant Native has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help it relocate to a new site following its closure last week.

Chris Denney is back at 108 Garage one month after leaving its kitchen

Former 108 Garage head chef Chris Denney is back in the kitchen at the Notting Hill restaurant, just a month after leaving to oversee its sister restaurant, Southam Street.

Nando's rejects claim it could offer discount meals to Tories

Nando’s has distanced itself from reports that the Conservative party could offers members discount meals at its restaurants.

The Restaurant Show celebrates 30 years at the heart of the industry

The Restaurant Show celebrates its 30th anniversary this October, and plans to mark it by making it the “best year yet”.

Hedone launches standalone bakery in Vauxhall

Hedone chef Mikael Jonsson has significantly boosted his bakery business with the launch of a standalone site in Vauxhall.

UberEats buys online ordering platform OrderTalk

UberEats has announced the acquisition of restaurant technology provider OrderTalk for an undisclosed sum.

Chef Tommy Heaney to open Cardiff restaurant

Chef Tommy Heaney is planning to open his first Cardiff restaurant with the help of a Kickstarter campaign later this year.

The Weekender Interview: Shaun Rankin

Born in County Durham but raised in Yorkshire, Shaun Rankin has an eclectic CV that includes Charlie Trotter’s famed Chicago restaurant. He made his name as a chef in Jersey, winning Michelin stars at Bohemia and later Ormer. He now runs an Ormer restaurant...

Restaurant job vacancies fall 11% in six months

The number of job vacancies in the UK restaurant sector has dropped 11% over the past six months, a new study shows.

The Porridge Cafe founder opens almost-vegan east London restaurant

The founder of now-closed Shoreditch restaurant The Porridge Café has opened a plant-based restaurant in London Fields.

Chef Masterclass: char siu pork by Xu's Erchen Chang

There is nothing coy or discreet about a Cantonese siu mei restaurant. Its wares are in the window for all to see, hanging from dozens of meat hooks.

Deliveroo to create own restaurant brands using £5m fund

Deliveroo has launched a £5m "innovation fund" to invest in creating its own restaurant brands in partnership with budding and established chefs.

Last orders: iconic Dalston cafe to close as directed by late owner's will

Dalston’s “only non-hipster café”, Arthur’s, has announced it will close after 70 years of service, because its founder and namesake decreed in his will that it must be sold on his death.

Seven dessert trends for restaurants to watch

With the smash Netflix series Chef ’s Table turning viewer attention to pastry, we bring you seven dessert trends to watch this year

BurgerFi disappears from the UK dining scene

US-born burger restaurant BurgerFi has closed its two UK sites, according to BigHospitality’s sister publication MCA.

Giraffe trials 'version 2.0 ' format in Bristol

Casual world food restaurant brand Giraffe is trialling a ‘version 2.0’ format at its Bristol restaurant, testing out new menu items and a new style of service.

New chapter for Alphabet brand as it moves to Islington

Redcomb Pubs is to relaunch the Alphabet brand after acquiring the Cabana site on Upper Street, Islington.

40 semi-finalists chosen for National Chef of the Year 2019

The Craft Guild of Chefs has named the 40 semi-finalists in the 2019 National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition.

Ruth Hansom and Emily Lambert secure Million Pound Menu investment

Chef and restaurateur Atul Kochhar has invested in chef Ruth Hansom and sommelier Emily Lambert’s forthcoming debut restaurant project, Epoch.

TGI Friday’s warned of “summer of disruption” with staff strikes

Staff at two TGI Friday’s restaurants are going on strike today over changes to the group's tipping policy they claim will cost them up to £250 a month.

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