Marriott International has purchased the historic Berners Hotel in London, which it plans to redevelop over the next two years into a boutique Edition brand hotel
The 380-strong Restaurant Group, whose brands include Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito and Garfunkel's, has reported an 8 per cent increase in turnover for the 45 weeks to 7 November on last year
With National Curry Week around the corner (21-27 November), we've published this recipe for Lamb Rogan Josh by Michelin-starred Indian chef Atul Kochhar, to inspire you to get involved
A pair of Raymond Blanc’s protégés have acquired the lease on a pub and grill venue in Leamington Spa, which they plan to rejuvenate with a “new cuisine flair” at affordable prices
Restaurants, pubs and cafes in London Victoria are trialling a new crime reporting system that aims to create a crime watch network between businesses in order to deter potential thieves
The Belgium-inspired waffle specialist Wafflemeister will be opening its third store in London next week, with plans to double its UK sites early next year
London has been voted the World’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards for the fifth time, following a rise in international visitors to the capital this year
The US restaurant scene, which is one of the most competitive and dynamic markets in the world, is giving itself a facelift to respond to changing consumer behaviour. With the UK just several steps behind, restaurateurs here could gain valuable insight...
Busaba Eathai is among the few chains to gain plaudits from the critics and guides. Operations director and head honcho Jale Erentok discusses food quality, working cultures and the chain’s plans to expand steadily
A new report on the state of British hospitality has found that the sector has survived the recession with less damage than predicted, although some lasting impacts have considerably altered the face of the industry
Claire Lara, the 30-year old winner of Masterchef: The Professionals 2010 found out she was pregnant during filming of the show, but is adamant that having a baby will not hamper her chances of one day opening her own Le Manoir-style restaurant.
Every year, over 300,000 female workers leave the hospitality industry, a turnover that comes at a cost of almost £3bn to businesses, according to a new report
Robert Barnard, partner for Hotel Consultancy Services at PKF Accountants & business advisers, tells one reader what he can do to protect his business as the impacts of the spending cuts start to be felt
