All news articles for November 2021

Wendy’s sees 'extremely strong' UK sales

Wendy’s sees 'extremely strong' UK sales

By James McAllister

Wendy’s says it is ’extremely excited' about the consumer response to its UK market return, and is on track to have 10 locations open by the end of the year.

Latest opening: Gunpowder Soho

Latest opening: Gunpowder Soho

By Restaurant

Harneet Baweja and Devina Seth's latest outpost for their Indian restaurant brand has exploded onto the Soho dining scene.

UK's Top 50 Boutique Hotels list revealed

UK's Top 50 Boutique Hotels list revealed

By Restaurant

The hotels that have made the inaugural Top 50 Boutique Hotels list have been revealed ahead of their final rankings, which will be announced later this month.

Marugame Udon to open near Oxford Circus

Marugame Udon to open near Oxford Circus

By Joe Lutrario

Marugame Udon has taken the former Garfunkel’s site on Argyll Street close to Oxford Circus for what’s likely to be its third London site.

How I Got Here John Pallagi former restaurateur who now runs heritage butcher and meat supplier business Farmison & Co

How I Got Here: John Pallagi

By James McAllister

The former restaurateur who now runs heritage butcher and meat supplier business Farmison & Co on his career to date, and why restaurants must embrace the digital world.

Hospitality businesses 'anticipating three price increases' before April 2022

Kate Nicholls sounds warning over cost price inflation

By James McAllister

MPs have been told some hospitality businesses expect to raise prices three times before April next year, amid significant cost price inflation caused by ongoing supply chain and recruitment issues.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to open Bread Street Kitchen restaurant in Liverpool

Bread Street Kitchen set for Liverpool

By Joe Lutrario

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is to bring its Bread Street Kitchen & Bar concept to the north of England following the acquisition of a 6,000 sq ft space at Liverpool ONE.

Eataly leads R200 Restaurant Awards winners

Eataly leads R200 Restaurant Awards winners

By Restaurant

Restaurant brands Eataly, Marugame Udon, Slice by Pizza Pilgrims and Patty & Bun were among the winners at the R200 Restaurant Awards 2021 held in London this evening (9 November).

Fallow sustainably-minded restaurant opens in St James's Market London

Latest opening: Fallow

By James McAllister

The sustainably-minded restaurant has found a permanent home in St James's Market, London, following a prolonged residency at 10 Heddon Street in Mayfair.

Greek street food restaurant The Athenian to expand into Europe and the UAE and double of the size of UK estate expansion

The Athenian to expand into Europe and the UAE

By James McAllister

Greek street food player The Athenian has announced plans for international expansion, beginning this year, with the group also laying the groundwork to double the size of its UK estate.

Cumbrian-based restaurateurs Nick Ward and Giuseppe Sepe launch Italian restaurant Sapore in Kendal South Lakeland

Italian restaurant Sapore opens in Cumbria

By James McAllister

Cumbrian-based restaurateurs Nick Ward and Giuseppe Sepe have added a new Italian concept to their portfolio with the launch of Sapore in Kendal, South Lakeland.

Tes Ryu sushi counter head chef at Alexis Gauthier’s vegan restaurant 123V

Flash-grilled: Tes Ryu

By James McAllister

The sushi counter head chef at Alexis Gauthier’s vegan restaurant 123V on simplicity in cooking and why her knives are so precious.

This week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top news stories

By Restaurant

Mark Sargeant's sudden departure from Rocksalt, Jonathan Downey vowing to return to hospitality, and Popeye's new vegan play are among this week's top hospitality stories.

The Rose & Crown in Enfield to relaunch

The Rose & Crown in Enfield to relaunch

By Restaurant

Redhouse Pubs Group is embarking on a joint £350,000 refurbishment of The Rose & Crown in Enfield with Star Pubs & Bars that will improve its food offer.

Chef Pierre Koffmann and journalist Richard Vines launch website and restaurant review column Koffmann & Vines

The Lowdown: Koffmann & Vines

By Stefan Chomka

Chef Pierre Koffmann and journalist Richard Vines have launched website and weekly restaurant review column Koffmann & Vines.

Photo credit: Steven Joyce

Duck & Waffle heads to Scotland

By James McAllister

Duck & Waffle is to make its Scottish debut next year having secured a site in Edinburgh's St James Quarter.

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Oli Martin to relaunch 263 fine-dining restaurant in Preston

Oli Martin to relaunch 263 in Preston

By James McAllister

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Oli Martin is to takeover the reins at 263 in Preston, Lancashire, having left his role as head chef at Hipping Hall in the Lake District.

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