All news articles for 2018

Mark Lilley Abokado

How I Got Here: Mark Lilley

By Joe Lutrario

Mark Lilley founded healthy eating chain Abokado in 2004 with his wife Lindsay. The company has grown to 23 locations across London with further growth planned for next year.

 Stephen Tozer Maison Bab

Flash-grilled: Stephen Tozer

By Joe Lutrario

Stephen Tozer founded Le Bab with Ed Brunet in Soho back in 2015. Earlier this year the pair launched a larger upmarket kebab restaurant in Covent Garden called Maison Bab.

The 13 latest gadgets to kit out your restaurant

The 13 latest gadgets to kit out your restaurant

By Restaurant magazine

From established technology including pagers and waterbaths to new innovations like machines that convert glass to safe and easily disposable sand, Restaurant brings you the latest must-have gadgets.

Dabbers, the UK's first dedicated immersive bingo hall is opening in London next month

The Lowdown: immersive bingo

By Stefan Chomka

What is being billed as the UK's first dedicated immersive bingo hall opens in London next month

Jean-Baptiste Requien D&D London

How I Got Here: Jean-Baptiste Requien

By Joe Lutrario

The French front of house supremo is currently a director of operations at D&D London but is best known for his work at Gordon Ramsay Group and appearing on a number of Ramsay's TV Shows.

Asma (third from left) with her Darjeeling Express team

Asma Khan to open Calcutta Canteen cafe

By Sophie Witts

Chef Asma Khan is to launch a café in London’s Carnaby Street following the success of her Darjeeling Express restaurant in nearby Kingly Court.

Vermuteria Anthony Demetre

Latest opening: Vermuteria

By Joe Lutrario

Anthony Demetre's new project is a low-key bar that celebrates vermouth as well as exploring the link between cycling and food and drink.

Restaurants need to raise their technology game during the festive period

GUEST TECHNOLOGY EDITOR

Christmas is coming: give the gift of experience

By Eloise Sheppard

Restaurants need to raise their tech game to ensure the customer experience is slicker than ever during the festive period, says Call Systems Technology managing director Eloise Sheppard.

Industry operating costs rise to 12-year high

Industry costs rise to 12-year high

By Stefan Chomka

Operating costs faced in the hospitality sector have risen to a 12-year high, according to figures in a new report.