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Flash-grilled: Manu Canales

11-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The chef behind Le Bab, which has just launched a late-night kebab shop on London's Old Street, on his admiration for Keith Floyd, and once being mauled by a bull.

Friday Five: the week's top news

11-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

This week's main hospitality news stories include the UK eating out market being predicted to make a 'full recovery' in 2022, and a new campaign initiative to drive hospitality employment.

UKHospitality welcomes calls for further economic support if unlocking is delayed

11-Jun-2021 By BigHospitality

UKHospitality has welcomed calls from the Labour Party for the Government to provide further economic support for businesses should unlocking be delayed.

Chucs to open sixth London restaurant this summer

11-Jun-2021 By BigHospitality

London-based restaurant group Chucs is to open its sixth and largest restaurant in the capital next month.

The Salad Project plans nationwide expansion after launching debut site

11-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Newly-launched casual dining concept The Salad Project is planning nationwide expansion having recently launched its debut site in London's Spitalfields.

Whitbread takes Bar + Block to Scotland

11-Jun-2021 By James McAlilister

Whitbread is taking its Bar + Block Steakhouse brand to Scotland for the first time, with openings in Glasgow and Edinburgh planned.

Nightclub owner Luca Maggiora to open Italian restaurant Bardo

11-Jun-2021 By BigHospitality

London nightclub owner Luca Maggiora is swapping hip hop for haute cuisine with the opening of fine dining Italian restaurant in the capital this year.

Opening of the month: Bar des Prés

11-Jun-2021 By Stefan Chomka

French chef Cyril Lignac’s debut restaurant outside of France is a stylish and welcome addition to Mayfair’s dining scene.

May brings 'solid if unspectacular return' to indoor trading for managed sector

11-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups recorded a 26% drop in total sales in May from the same month in 2019, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals.

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BrewDog 'committed to doing better' after former staff allege 'culture of fear'

10-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

BrewDog co-founder James Watt has promised to 'listen, learn and act' after former employees alleged the craft beer company fostered a 'culture of fear' among staff.

Zia Lucia and Berto combine Holloway Road sites

10-Jun-2021 By Joe Lutrario

London-based Italian restaurant brands Zia Lucia and Berto are to join their Holloway Road sites together to create a new pizza and pasta concept, Berto and Zia.

Mark Greenaway doubles up with a second pie and mash site

10-Jun-2021 By BigHospitality

Scottish chef Mark Greenaway has opened a second site of his Greenaway’s Pie & Mash concept.

Jöro duo launch Sheffield hotel and chef’s table

10-Jun-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Luke French and his wife and business director Stacey Sherwood-French have launched a mini boutique hotel and chef’s table moments from their Sheffield flagship Jöro.

Amsterdam-based restaurant The Seafood Bar to open in Soho this summer

10-Jun-2021 By BigHospitality

Amsterdam-based restaurant group The Seafood Bar will make its London debut later this summer with the opening of a fish restaurant on Soho’s Dean Street.

Mercato Metropolitano to open Ilford market in November

10-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Food market Mercato Metropolitano has confirmed it will launch its long-awaited Ilford site in November.