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L'Enclume returns to top of Good Food Guide's rankings

10-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

Simon Rogan’s two-Michelin-starred L'Enclume restaurant has once again topped The Good Food Guide 2020’s (GFG) Top 50 list, which is set to be published by Waitrose & Partners this Thursday (12 September).

Tom Kerridge’s The Bull & Bear to open in Manchester on 15 November

10-Sep-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Tom Kerridge’s Manchester restaurant will be called The Bull & Bear when it opens in the city’s Stock Exchange Hotel on 15 November.

Five Guys considering breakfast trial in UK restaurants

10-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

Burger brand Five Guys is considering a further trial of a breakfast menu across its UK restaurants.

Benihana closes debut Scottish restaurant

10-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

Teppanyaki chain Benihana has closed its debut Scottish restaurant after just seven months of trading, blaming a “depression” impacting the UK high street.

Picture to close its doors next month

09-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

Neighbourhood-style restaurant group Picture will close its two London sites next month due to difficulties in keeping the business viable.

Byron facing questions over allergen death

09-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

An inquest in to the death of a teenager who died after eating at a Byron burger restaurant is to resume this week.

Martin Wishart to sail the Atlantic to raise money for Parkinson's charity

09-Sep-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Chef Martin Wishart is marking the 20th anniversary of his eponymous two Michelin-starred Leith restaurant by attempting to sail across the Atlantic to raise funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT).

Padella to open second restaurant

09-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

Padella has confirmed it is to open a second restaurant early next year site on Phipp Street in London’s Shoreditch.

The Box Tree in Ilkley up for sale after losing Michelin star

09-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Box Tree restaurant in Ilkley is up for sale, less than a year after losing its Michelin star.

Having their cake and eating it

06-Sep-2019 By Lightspeed

How leading EPoS company Lightspeed is helping upmarket cakes concept Peggy Porschen speed up service and stay ahead of the competition.

Joël Robuchon's legacy to live on in two new London restaurants

06-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

Joël Robuchon International is to open two restaurants in London in the coming months, in a bid to further secure the legacy of the pioneering chef.

Is it time to break up with your booking system?

06-Sep-2019 By ResDiary

Despite what the old adage says, breaking up can be easy to do. Especially if it’s with technology that no longer works for you.

Flash-grilled: Kuba Winkowski

06-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

Kuba Winkowski, who recently stepped down from his role as head chef at The Feathered Nest Country Inn in the Cotswolds, was named Craft Guild’s National Chef of the Year 2019.

"Many people still need help" warns chef Richard Bertinet after settlement status is approved

06-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

French chef Richard Bertinet says he is relieved at finally having his EU Settlement Scheme application approved, but warns there are still many struggling to have their voices heard.