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Jamie Oliver to launch new restaurant chain overseas

18-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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

Azzurri Group achieves like-for-like growth across portfolio

18-Nov-2019 By Georgi Gyton

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.

Jollibee eyes third UK location

18-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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”.

Chris Leach and David Carter to open permanent restaurant

18-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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

18-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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.

Alex and Saiphin Moore save Ceviche from administration

18-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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

Latest opening: The Laundry

15-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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

15-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

Flash-grilled: Harvey Trollope

15-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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

The Alchemist to open flagship London location

15-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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

Chilango in restructuring talks

15-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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

Harvey Ayliffe joins Bluebird as executive chef

15-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

The Connaught Grill to reopen in Mayfair after 20 years

15-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

The Lowdown: gender-neutral cocktails

14-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

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

14-Nov-2019 By Joe Lutrario

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