All news articles for August 2020

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Latest opening: Birch

By Restaurant

A new country house hotel that has The Dairy's Robin Gill and Ben Rand overseeing the food at its two restaurants has opened its doors in Cheshunt.

Aberdeen lockdown extended for a third week

Aberdeen lockdown extended for a third week

By James McAllister

Hospitality venues in Aberdeen, Scotland, will have to remain closed for a third week, after Nicola Sturgeon announced another extension to the city's local Coronavirus lockdown.

How I Got Here with Uncle John's Bakery CEO Samuel Mensah

How I Got Here: Samuel Mensah

By James McAllister

Samuel Mensah is the CEO of London-based Ghanaian bakery business Uncle John's, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

The Coconut Tree to extend Eat Out to Help Out discount into autumn

The Coconut Tree to extend Eat Out to Help Out discount into autumn

By Restaurant

Sri Lankan restaurant group The Coconut Tree says it will continue to mirror the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) discount into the autumn in a bid to retain the momentum of the rise in bookings early in the week the scheme has led to.

Lewis Hamilton-backed Neat Burger launches second London site in Camden

Neat Burger launches second London site

By James McAllister

Neat Burger, the plant-based fast food brand that counts Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton among its chief backers, has opened a second London restaurant in Camden Market.

California Walnut industry manages supply amid COVID-19

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California Walnut industry manages supply amid COVID-19

By Restaurant

Despite the recent challenging global situation, the California walnut industry, says it continues its commitment to producing high-quality, nutritious and safe walnuts for consumers worldwide.

Five star The Ritz hotel in London targeted by fraudsters

The Ritz hotel targeted by fraudsters

By Restaurant

The Ritz hotel in London has been targeted by scammers posing as its reservations team to try and obtain the payment card details of its diners.

YO! eyes 19 closures as it launches CVA sushi Coronavirus

YO! eyes 19 closures as it launches CVA

By James McAllister

YO! has set out a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposal that will see 19 of its sites closed, with a loss of up to 250 jobs.

Flash-grilled with Tomas Lidakevicius former City Social executive chef Turnips Borough

Flash-grilled: Tomas Lidakevicius

By James McAllister

Former City Social executive chef Tomas Lidakevicius recently partnered with family-run Borough Market stall holder Turnips to launch a new al fresco restaurant space.

Friday Five: The week's top news

Friday Five: The week's top news

By James McAllister

We round-up some of the main hospitality news stories from the past week including the UK plunging into recession, and fears over the future of the hospitality jobs market.

Seoul Bird Korean chicken restaurant Westfield Judy Joo

Latest opening: Seoul Bird

By Joe Lutrario

Originally slated to launch in April, Judy Joo’s Korean fried chicken concept is now up and running at Westfield London.

GBK exploring 'all options' for long-term sustainability Coronavirus

GBK exploring 'all options' for long-term sustainability

By Georgia Cronin

Gourmet Burger Kitchen's parent company Famous Brands has said it is continuing to explore “all options” to ensure the long-term sustainability of the brand in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis.

Chiktopia relaunches with dark kitchen after liquidation

Chiktopia relaunches after liquidation

By Finn Scott-Delany and James McAllister

'Better chicken’ restaurant concept Chiktopia has relaunched as a dark kitchen, after the original business went into liquidation earlier this year.

Photo credit: the Wine Window Association

The Lowdown: Window service

By James McAllister

From kebabs being served out of a domestic kitchen window, to the revival of a medieval tradition, a number of businesses have begun to explore unique ways of reaching customers.

Kreidel restaurant to launch in Hoxton

Kreidel to launch in Hoxton

By Joe Lutrario

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Yann Florio and Far Out Food director Graham Brittain will launch a bar, kitchen, events space and media studio in Hoxton tomorrow (14 August).

What is a restaurant CVA and are they useful

Opinion

To CVA or not to CVA?

By Victoria Oates

Shelley Sandzer partner Victoria Oates explores Company Voluntary Agreement - CVAs for short - in the time of the Coronavirus crisis.

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