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Cronut creator Dominique Ansel is opening a second London bakery

14-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

Cronut creator Dominique Ansel is to launch a second London bakery next spring.

Two-star restaurant Casa Marcial to pop up at Spanish group Iberica next year

14-Dec-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Spanish restaurant group Iberica is bringing its two Michelin starred Spanish restaurant Casa Marcial to the UK for a one-week pop up next year.

Latest opening: Tamarind Mayfair

14-Dec-2018 By Stefan Chomka

The stalwart Mayfair Indian restaurant has reopened after an eight-month refurbishment.

Rohit Ghai on launching Kutir: "Chelsea needs better value restaurants"

14-Dec-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Rohit Ghai has spent a decade at the helm of Michelin-starred Indian kitchens, and is looking to cement his reputation as a subcontinental hit maker with his new Chelsea restaurant.

Belmond sold to French luxury goods giant for £2bn

14-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

The Belmond hotel group has been sold to French luxury goods giant Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) for over £2bn.

The Lowdown: The turkey shortage

13-Dec-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Feathers look likely to fly in restaurant kitchens as chefs struggle to secure birds for the festive period.

Polpo team open first airport Spuntino at Heathrow

13-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

Polpo co-founders Richard Beatty and Russell Norman have opened the debut airside location for their New York-inspired Spuntino restaurant brand.

Flash-grilled: Mark Lloyd

13-Dec-2018 By Joe Lutrario

The chef and TV presenter was recently appointed executive chef at Notting Hill restaurant and bar Pomona’s.

Friday Five: the week's top news

13-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

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

How I Got Here: Marcos Fernandez Pardo

13-Dec-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Marcos Fernandez Pardo launched Spanish restaurant Iberica in 2008. He now operates seven restaurants in London, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow and will soon help bring Quique Dacosta's InPaella to the capital.

Chris Gillard: "If I'm going to stand up and be counted, I need to put my name to something"

13-Dec-2018 By Joe Lutrario

After a career running other people’s kitchens, former St John executive chef Chris Gillard is finally putting his name to Earth Kitchen, an all-day restaurant within the former Hackney Arts Centre.

Time Out Market to open in London Waterloo

13-Dec-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Time Out Group will open a Time Out Market in London’s Waterloo in 2021.

SpiceBox to go permanent in Walthamstow

13-Dec-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Vegan Indian street food vendor SpiceBox is to open its first permanent location, in London’s Walthamstow, next year.

World renowned bartenders to team up with TÁ TÁ Eatery for multi-faceted venue

12-Dec-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Globally recognised bartenders Alex Kratena and Monica Berg are teaming up with TÁ TÁ Eatery founders Ana Gonçalves and Zijun Meng to open multifaceted venue TAYĒR + ELEMENTARY in Shoreditch early next year.