All news articles for March 2020

The Coronavirus and the law for restaurants

Duty of care: The Coronavirus and the law

By James Campbell and April Lord

James Campbell and April Lord of law firm Pillsbury on the legal implications the Coronavirus has for restaurants, including risk assessments and force majeure in contracts.

Latest opening: Wildflower restaurant by Irish chef Adrian Martin

Latest opening: Wildflower

By James McAllister

28-year-old Irish chef Adrian Martin has opened his first ever restaurant – a contemporary fine dining concept with a classic, old school appearance – within a Camden shipping container.

Statement: William Reed UK Food Shows postponed

Statement: William Reed UK Food Shows postponed

By Restaurant

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 health situation William Reed Business Media, publisher of BigHospitality, has taken the difficult decision to postpone the NEC UK Food Shows.

The Murphia list celebrates Irish people working the world of hospitality

The Lowdown: The Murphia List

By Stefan Chomka

An annual list that celebrates Irish people working in the world of hospitality has been published this week.

 Founders of London gastropub Anchor and Hope to open The Clarence Tavern Stoke Newington

Anchor and Hope founders to open The Clarence gastropub

By Restaurant

Rob Webster-Shaw and Jonathan Jones, the founders of top London gastropubs Anchor and Hope, Canton Arms, and Magdalen Arms and formerly of 32 Great Queen Street, will open neighbourhood pub The Clarence Tavern in Stoke Newington later this month.

Latest opening: Mambow

Latest opening: Mambow

By Joe Lutrario

Chef Abby Lee has created an affordable breakfast and lunch-focused bowl food restaurant that’s pitched as an alternative to the big brands.

How I Got Here with restaurateur Richard Gladwin

How I Got Here: Richard Gladwin

By James McAllister

With his brothers Oliver and Gregory, Richard Gladwin has launched four London restaurants. The most recent, Sussex, opened last year on the Soho site once occupied by Anthony Demetre and Will Smith’s Arbutus.

Plant based grab-and-go concept Good To Go secures second restaurant site

Good To Go secures second site

By James McAllister

Plant based grab-and-go concept Good To Go is to open a second London outpost on Charing Cross Road later this month.

Tony Naylor: Time to ditch the Michelin mindset?

Time to ditch the Michelin mindset?

By Tony Naylor

Michelin’s recent headline-grabbing controversies feel like the beginning of the end for the guide’s influence. What does that mean for restaurant culture?

Red Dog Saloon Soho to relaunch after fire

Red Dog Soho to relaunch after fire

By Sophie Witts

The former Red Dog Saloon restaurant in London's Soho is to reopen on 19 March after it was forced to close due to a fire at the end of last year.

Images: Heidi's Bridge

Coming to America: Hawksmoor on taking on New York

By Stefan Chomka

After five years and one aborted attempt, Hawksmoor is about to open the doors of its first international restaurant, in New York. What possessed the owners of a meat-focused restaurant to make a play in the home of the steakhouse?

Latest opening: Hankies Indian restaurant in London's Haymarket

Latest opening: Hankies Haymarket

By James McAllister

Indian street food restaurant Hankies has opened its third London site no more than a roti’s throw away from Trafalgar Square.

The Lowdown on Coronavirus affecting hospitality and restaurant sector

The Lowdown: Coronavirus and hospitality

By James McAllister

Growing hysteria surrounding the spread of the Coronavirus has led a slump in restaurant bookings and footfall, and things are unlikely to improve any time soon…

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