All news articles for May 2021

Electra plans to demerge TGI Fridays onto FTSE

Electra plans to demerge Fridays onto FTSE

By Georgi Gyton

TGI Fridays’ backer Electra Private Equity has said it plans to list the business on the FTSE Main Market late in the third quarter of this year.

Inside NoMad London hotel and restaurant Covent Garden

Holding court: Inside NoMad London

By Joe Lutrario

Set inside the Covent Garden building that was once home to Bow Street Magistrates Court, NoMad London looks to have been worth the wait.

The Lowdown: Drool ‘the world's first food hall’ devoted entirely to dogs in Bournemouth

The Lowdown: Drool

By James McAllister

A food hall that’s just for dogs and billed as a ‘world’s first’ is set to open in Bournemouth this summer. Get ready for the ultimutt canine experience…

Latest opening: Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant Michael Caines Exmouth Sideshore

Latest opening: Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant

By James McAllister

Michael Caines has added another site to his growing West Country estate with the launch of Mickeys in Exmouth, which is billed as a 'landmark opening' for the chef restaurateur.

How I Got Here with Lily Bovey co-founder of 'climate positive' burger brand GROUND Ethical Butcher STAKEhaus

How I Got Here: Lily Bovey

By James McAllister

The founder of STAKEhaus, who has just launched 'climate positive' burger brand GROUND with The Ethical Butcher, on her love of the street food scene and hopes for a more sustainable future.

Ceru to close Soho site and open Levantine restaurant in Queensway

Ceru to swap Soho for Queensway

By Joe Lutrario

Levantine restaurant group Ceru has closed its Soho restaurant citing the pandemic and an unsympathetic landlord.

The Dilly hotel opens in London on the historic site previously operated by Marriott International as Le Méridien Piccadilly

The Dilly opens in London

By James McAllister

Independent hotel The Dilly has opened in London's West End on the historic site previously operated by Marriott International as Le Méridien Piccadilly.

Sadiq Khan launches 'London Eats' campaign

Sadiq Khan launches 'London Eats' campaign

By James McAllister

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched a campaign to celebrate the capital's food scene and support the hospitality industry as it continues to unlock after the third national lockdown.

Elia Sebregondi head chef and co-owner at Italian restaurant and pasta workshop Officina 00

Flash-grilled: Elia Sebregondi

By James McAllister

The head chef and co-owner at Italian restaurant and pasta workshop Officina 00 on giving respect to kitchen porters, his love of simplicity and a bitter first food memory.

Friday Five the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By Joe Lutrario

This week’s key hospitality news stories include Alyn Williams winning £57,000 in damages from The Westbury Hotel, the closure of The Gilbert Scott and Wendy’s ambitious expansion plans.

 Natasha’s Law: what hospitality businesses need to know about the law change allergens

Ask the Experts

Natasha’s Law: what you need to know

By Michael Hordern

What does the upcoming law change making it a requirement for hospitality businesses to list all the ingredients and allergens present in their ‘pre-packed for direct sale’ food items mean for the industry?

Six by Nico scores second London site opening in Canary Wharf

Six by Nico scores second London site

By James McAllister

'Ever-evolving' tasting menu concept Six by Nico is to open its second London restaurant on Chancellor Passage in Canary Wharf later this summer.