All news articles for September 2016

Kurt Zdesar on new Fucina and London’s hottest trends

SMALL TALK

Kurt Zdesar on London’s hottest restaurant trends and new concept Fucina

By Hannah Thompson

Restaurateur Kurt Zdesar, who previously helped to found dim sum group Ping Pong, has made his name with trend-setting London sites such as Chotto Matte, Black Roe, and the now-closed Bouillabaisse. With new Italian concept Fucina set to open this autumn,...

Philip Howard and Rebecca Mascarenhas on Elystan Street restaurant

Unfinished business: Philip Howard on life after The Square

By Stefan Chomka

Unfinished business. That’s how Phil Howard describes the motivation behind his decision to get back into the kitchen and cook, although you could also probably attribute it to the fact that he isn’t work shy.

Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards winners 2016

Craft Guild of Chefs names eight new graduates

By Emma Eversham

The Craft Guild of Chefs has named eight recipients of its 2016 Graduate Awards with chefs from The Ritz, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and Wiltons restaurant among those honoured. 

First Look: Cha Chaan Teng

First Look: Cha Chaan Teng

By Hannah Thompson

Watch our latest video to find out about Cha Chaan Teng, Splendid Restaurants' new Chinese restaurant concept, from its executive development chef Jeremy Pang.

Sharing economy: VizEat is to food what Airbnb is to accommodation. Photo: Jessy Zeitoun

VizEat, the Airbnb for food, to expand in the UK

By Emma Eversham

VizEat, the European food platform designed to give travellers access to meals and food experiences provided by locals, is set to grow in the UK after receiving an extra £31m in investment.  

Business Profile: Flat Iron

Business Profile: Flat Iron

By Mel Flaherty

Charlie Carroll has turned the traditional steakhouse model on its head with Flat Iron, his affordable steak restaurant brand. And the secret’s in the name

10 ways to respond to online reviews

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10 ways to respond to online reviews

By RJ Friedlander

ReviewPro CEO and founder RJ Friedlander gives his 10 top tips for hoteliers and restaurateurs responding to online reviews.

Hospitality Openings: August 2016

Hospitality Openings: August 2016

By Hannah Thompson

Far from its reputation as a quiet summer month, August has actually been full of activity, with Basque and Peruvian cuisine in full force.

Tim Hortons to expand in the UK

Tim Hortons to expand in the UK

By Sophie Witts

Cult Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has announced plans to open its first full-service outlets in the UK as part of a global expansion drive.

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