All news articles for June 2021

Dinerama street food site in Shoreditch to be reborn as LALALAND

Dinerama site to be reborn as LALALAND

By Joe Lutrario

The former Dinerama site in Shoreditch is to be reopened as LALALAND - a ‘lush garden of food, drink and rendezvous set in the urban scape of East London’.

'Freedom Day' delay will 'decimate' night-time economy

'Freedom Day' delay will 'decimate' night-time economy

By James McAllister

A delay to the final stage of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown will 'decimate' the night-time economy, with a quarter of business facing imminent closure without further financial support.

Photo credit: Justin De Souza

Flash-grilled: Manu Canales

By James McAllister

The chef behind Le Bab, which has just launched a late-night kebab shop on London's Old Street, on his admiration for Keith Floyd, and once being mauled by a bull.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's main hospitality news stories include the UK eating out market being predicted to make a 'full recovery' in 2022, and a new campaign initiative to drive hospitality employment.

Whitbread takes Bar + Block to Scotland

Whitbread takes Bar + Block to Scotland

By James McAlilister

Whitbread is taking its Bar + Block Steakhouse brand to Scotland for the first time, with openings in Glasgow and Edinburgh planned.

French chef Cyril Lignac’s Mayfair restaurant Bar de Pres

Opening of the month: Bar des Prés

By Stefan Chomka

French chef Cyril Lignac’s debut restaurant outside of France is a stylish and welcome addition to Mayfair’s dining scene.

Sidechick chicken restaurant Marylebone Patty & Bun

Latest opening: Sidechick

By Joe Lutrario

The team behind burger brand Patty & Bun has opened a surprisingly grown-up roast chicken-focused restaurant on Marylebone’s James Street.

How I Got Here with jackfruit vegan meat producer Jack & Bry co-founder Bryony Tinn-Disbury

How I Got Here: Bryony Tinn-Disbury

By James McAllister

The co-founder of plant-based meat company Jack & Bry, which recently partnered with Prezzo to supply jackfruit pepperoni across the Italian chain's restaurant estate, reflects on her career to date.

The Sea, The Sea fish restaurant heads to Hackney

The Sea, The Sea heads to Hackney

By Joe Lutrario

Top-end Chelsea fishmonger and seafood restaurant The Sea, The Sea will open a further location late next month in Hackney that will combine a counter restaurant with a processing and distribution centre for its wider business.

Drake & Morgan CVA approved

Drake & Morgan CVA approved

By James McAllister

Bar and restaurant group Drake & Morgan has secured approval to enter a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

 Recipients of 12 new Golden Vines Scholarships revealed

Recipients of 12 new Golden Vines Scholarships revealed

By Restaurant

The recipients of 12 new scholarships for BAME/BIPOC wine students: The Golden Vines Masters of Wine Scholarship, The Golden Vines Master Sommelier Scholarship and The Golden Vines Wine Scholar Guild Scholarships have been announced.

Restaurant sustainability trends

Six sustainability trends for 2021

By Restaurant

Many restaurants have used their enforced downtime to improve their sustainability credentials and are now reaping the benefits as trading resumes.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By BigHospiality

This week's most popular hospitality stories include the closure of influential London wine hangout Terroirs, staffing troubles at Le Gavroche and Ugly Butterfly heading to Cornwall.

Adria Wu Maple & Co chef

Flash-grilled: Adria Wu

By Joe Lutrario

The chef behind healthy eating concept Maple & Co on her dislike of foams and a near death experience in Hong Kong.

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