All news articles for February 2022

Isa Bal master sommelier at London restaurant Trivet

Uncorked: Isa Bal

By Joe Lutrario

The recent recipient of Michelin’s Sommelier Award on his chronologically organised wine list and Burgundy's Domaine Henri Naudin Ferrand.

Corbin & King fights off High Court challenge

Corbin & King fights off High Court challenge

By Restaurant

Corbin & King has fought off a High Court challenge to a proposed multi-million rescue package, leaving it free to pursue funding from US investment firm Knighthead, the FT has reported.

How I Got Here: Ian Toogood American-born general manager of the D&D London-owned Launceston Place

How I Got Here: Ian Toogood

By James McAllister

The American-born general manager of the D&D London-owned Launceston Place on a life spent working in hospitality, and changing the perception that working in restaurants is not a 'real career'.

Photo credit: Instagram (@marayrestaurants)

Maray heads to Manchester for biggest site yet

By James McAllister

Liverpool-based restaurant group Maray is expanding outside of its hometown for the first time later this year with a new site in Manchester that will be its biggest to date.

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 Leeds being named Britain’s most 'vibrant' city, Hospitality Rising wining Government support, and Richard Caring ruling out an acquisition of Corbin & King.

Roketsu Japanese kaiseki restaurant London Daisuke Hayashi

Latest opening: Roketsu

By Joe Lutrario

Kaiseki master Daisuke Hayashi has quietly opened a high-reaching 10-cover Japanese restaurant in Marylebone.

Wales to scrap Covid Pass scheme

Wales to scrap Covid Pass scheme

By James McAllister

It has been confirmed that Wales will scrap its Covid Pass scheme next week as the country pushes ahead with the relaxation of some of its remaining Coronavirus measures.

Hospitality experiencing lower turnover than expected ONS

Hospitality experiencing lower turnover than expected

By James McAllister

Almost two-thirds (63%) of accommodation and foodservice sector businesses reported lower-than-expected turnover in the two weeks to 23 January 2022, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.

On-trade lost £5.7bn in beer sales last year

On-trade lost £5.7bn in beer sales last year

By James McAllister

New data from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) reveals that the on-trade lost £5.7bn of revenue from beer sales alone in 2021 – equivalent to 1.4 billion pints.

Flash-grilled: Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez  Mexican-born head chef at Madera at Treehouse London

Flash-grilled: Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez

By James McAllister

The Mexican-born chef, who is currently overseeing the stoves at Madera at Treehouse London, on her first industry job, her cooking style, and the best restaurant she's ever eaten in.

Daniel Alvarado general manager at Dinings SW3 on his restaurant wine list

Uncorked: Daniel Alvarado

By Joe Lutrario

The general manager at Dinings SW3 on Pétrus 1982, South African Chenin Blanc and spilling Burgundy on somebody's Louboutins.