All news articles for July 2015

Camellia Panjabi of MW Eat on relocating Chutney Mary and Masala Zone plans

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Camellia Panjabi of MW Eat on relocating Chutney Mary and Masala Zone plans

By Joe Lutrario

Based in Mumbai but currently in the UK to oversee the relocation of venerable Indian fine-dining restaurant Chutney Mary, Camellia Panjabi is part of the trio of family members behind Indian restaurant group MW Eat and has also penned the world’s best-selling...

How will the rising Living Wage affect hospitality?

How will the rising Living Wage affect hospitality?

By Sophie Witts

The Chancellor announced last week that from April 2016 all UK businesses would have to pay staff over 25 a National Living Wage of £7.20 per hour, rising to £9 per hour by 2020.

Top 10 emerging UK destinations

Top 10 emerging UK destinations

By Liam Garrahan

In our latest image gallery we take a look at the ‘emerging’ UK cities, those which have seen the biggest increase in foreign visitors since 2012. 

RBW is Spur Steak & Grill's new high street restaurant concept

Spur unveils new concept RBW

By Ruth Williams

RBW, the new high street concept from Spur Steak & Grill restaurants, has launched its first site in Corby, Northants at a new cinema development.

Expedia recently amended their terms in line with Booking.com's commitments

UK Government pressured to ban rate parity agreements

By Sophie Witts

The Competition and Markets Authority is facing pressure to ban rate parity agreements set by online booking sites following the French Government’s decision to outlaw the terms last week (10 July).

Neil Rankin on Smokehouse and The Bad Egg

Neil Rankin: The Good, The Bad & The Eggy

By Stefan Chomka

Neil Rankin, the chef behind Smokehouse and Bad Egg talks about his latest ventures, his eclectic menus and turning pubs into restaurants.

Stuart Darlington has written a practical guide for hospitality operators to ensure they are fully prepared before signing a commercial lease

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How to avoid costly hidden liabilities when acquiring a lease

By Stuart Darlington

Stuart Darlington, partner real estate at Michael Simkins LLP and author of A Tenant’s Practical Guide to Commercial Leases, talks through the steps operators should follow when acquiring a commercial lease. 

35-44 year olds ate out 10 per cent less year-on-year

Eating out sector sees unexpected decline

By Sophie Witts

Britain’s eating out sector experienced an unexpected dip in June with consumers dining out infrequently and spending less money, according to Horizons' latest report.

Why it makes sense to tackle food waste

Why it makes sense to tackle food waste

By Liam Garrahan

Summer can be a lucrative time of year for pubs, restaurants and hotels, but the warm weather can also bring issues with food waste when left out for too long. 

Powerful OTAs limiting the hotel booking market

Powerful OTAs limiting the hotel booking market

By Sophie Witts

Hotels that have become increasingly reliant on bookings from online travel agents (OTAs) might soon be forced to work with two main companies with limited options for negotiating on commissions, a report from HVS has warned.

How The Dairy became a cult hit

How The Dairy became a cult hit

By Joe Lutrario

Robin and Sarah Gill's Clapham restaurant The Dairy serves 900 plates a night and hosts dinners that finish at 7am, Restaurant magazine's Joe Lutrario looks at how it became such a cult hit.

Business Profile: Ibérica

Business Profile: Ibérica

By Mel Flaherty

An unwillingness to compromise on the quality of its ingredients and the authenticity of its cooking has seen premium Spanish restaurant group Ibèrica make the transition from the capital to the regions with a successful new restaurant launch in Manchester.

Las Iguanas is now part of Casual Dining Group

Casual Dining Group acquires Las Iguanas

By James Wallin

Casual Dining Group (CDG) has acquired the 41­-strong Las Iguanas restaurant chain from private equity firm Bowmark Capital in a deal thought to be worth between £80m and £90m.

Searches for hotels in UK coastal resorts such as Bournemouth rose by as much as 64 per cent during last week's heatwave said Trivago

Heatwave boosts interest in UK seaside hotels

By Emma Eversham

Last week's heatwave helped boost interest in hotels in the UK's most popular seaside resorts according to new data from hotel comparison site Trivago which saw searches increase by up to 64 per cent. 

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