Beef & Brew eyes second London restaurant after crowdfunding drive 04-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts Former Murano chef Jessica Simmons is planning to launch a second Beef & Brew restaurant in London following a successful crowdfunding campaign.
The Lowdown: Veganuary 04-Jan-2018 By Stefan Chomka The campaign to get people to follow a plant-based diet for the month of January is gaining momentum. Is the future green?
Strada closes 11 sites as the casual dining market continues to suffer 04-Jan-2018 By Georgia Bronte Italian food chain Strada has closed more than a third of its restaurants, blaming disappointing trading and rising costs in an “increasingly competitive market”.
Last days of the Goat: Smoking Goat Soho will close for good this month 04-Jan-2018 By Georgia Bronte The original Soho-based outpost of Thai barbecue restaurant Smoking Goat will close permanently on 14 January.
Ottolenghi warns of potential post-Brexit staff shortages as profits rise 04-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts Yotam Ottolenghi’s London restaurant and deli chain is the latest hospitality group to warn it could face a potential shortage of staff after Brexit.
