All news articles for August 2021

Restaurateur of the Year Tommy Banks National Restaurant Awards 2021

Restaurateur of the Year 2021 - Tommy Banks

By Stefan Chomka

Tommy Banks had a very busy lockdown, pivoting from running two successful restaurants as well as farm to creating one of the biggest success stories in the restaurant meal kit sector.

Bar La Rampa Cuban restaurant Oxford Circus

Latest opening: Bar La Rampa

By Joe Lutrario

On the former Sweet Chick site in central London’s Market Place, the latest venue from MJMK Restaurants is a slick homage to Cuba.

Stevie Parle brings Joy to Marylebone

Stevie Parle brings JOY to Marylebone

By James McAllister

Stevie Parle has relaunched his floral restaurant and retail concept JOY as a plant shop and café in London's Marylebone that will also host a weekly 'intimate' supper club.

How I Got Here with Jonathan Kaye general manager of the recently-opened Jolly Gardeners pub in London Vauxhall

How I Got Here: Jonathan Kaye

By James McAllister

The general manager of the recently-opened Jolly Gardeners pub in Vauxhall on the importance of offering a great front of house experience, and changing people's perceptions of the sector.

Hospitality job vacancies soar

Hospitality job vacancies soar

By James McAllister

Job vacancies across the hospitality sector more than doubled between May and July, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The Real Greek and Franco Manca operator Fulham Shore eyes 150 new sites

Fulham Shore eyes 150 new sites

By Finn Scott-Delany

Fulham Shore has 12 sites in legal negotiations, with a further 150 locations identified as part of its medium term growth plans.

Flash-grilled with Bristol-based live fire and BBQ expert Genevieve Taylor who makes her Meatopia London debut in September

Flash-grilled: Genevieve Taylor

By James McAllister

The Bristol-based live fire and BBQ expert, who makes her Meatopia debut in September, on her earliest food memory, her dream dinner party, and the industry figure she most admires.

Top hospitality news of the week

Friday five: the week's top news

By BigHospiality

Our most read news stories this week include AngloThai's first permanent site, a change of location for Carousel and Corbin & King's legal battle with the landlord of The Wolseley.

Photo credit: Jessica Wang

Latest opening: Korean Dinner Party

By James McAllister

The Señor Ceviche team has joined forces with TĀTĀ Eatery's Ana Gonçalves and Zijun Meng and drinks expert Cyan Wong to bring a slice of LA's Koreatown to London's Soho.

Latest opening: Sachi sushi restaurant at Pantechnicon

Latest opening: Sachi at Pantechnicon

By James McAllister

Japanese/Nordic retail and dining space Pantechnicon has launched its signature sushi restaurant with former Dinings Harcourt and Roka chef Collin Hudston leading the kitchen.

Chef Andre Rhone to head up Soane's Kitchen within Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in London's Ealing

Andre Rhone to head up Soane's Kitchen

By James McAllister

Andre Rhone is to take on his first head chef role overseeing the stoves at Soane's Kitchen within Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in London's Ealing.

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