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Latest opening: Fhior

15-Jun-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Scott Smith and his wife Laura have launched a modern Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh

McDonald's to phase out plastic straws in UK restaurants

15-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

McDonald’s is to stop using plastic straws in all its UK and Ireland restaurants after nearly 500,000 people signed a petition asking the company to remove them.

Wahaca introduces new dishes based on diner feedback

15-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

Wahaca is to revamp its menu with dishes chosen based on diner feedback from its Shoreditch Test Kitchen.

Yen Burger chooses Borough for UK debut

15-Jun-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Asian inspired burger restaurant Yen Burger is launching in London’s Borough this summer.

Alain Ducasse to open first UK chocolate shop

15-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

Renowned French chef Alain Ducasse is to open his first UK chocolate shop this year.

The Weekender Interview: Nathan Outlaw

15-Jun-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Originally from Kent, Outlaw worked for a string of high profile chefs including Eric Chavot and Rick Stein before striking out on his own in the south west. He now runs five fish-focused restaurants including his flagship two-star in Cornwall - which...

Foie gras imports could be banned after Brexit

14-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

UK restaurants could be forced to take foie gras off the menu following a potential crack down on imports after Brexit, a minister has suggested.

Deliveroo opens up its platform to restaurants with own delivery

14-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

Deliveroo has announced a major expansion drive that will see it open up its platform to restaurants with their own delivery services for the first time.

The Lowdown: World Cup 2018

14-Jun-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Today kicks off the World Cup 2018, and the hospitality industry is rising to the occasion.

Harts Group smashes £750k crowdfund for biggest Barrafina yet

14-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

Harts Group has raised more than double its £750,000 crowdfunding target to open its fourth Barrafina restaurant in London.

Atul Kochhar is fired over 'Islamophobic' Twitter post

14-Jun-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Michelin-starred Indian chef Atul Kochhar has had his contract terminated at a Dubai hotel restaurant for posting a tweet claiming that Muslims have “terrorised” Hindus.

Latest opening: Cecconi's Pizza Bar

13-Jun-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Soho House-owned Italian group Cecconi's has launched a slightly more casual offshoot restaurant in Soho

Raymond Blanc wins Lifetime Achievement Award

13-Jun-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Raymond Blanc was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, held in London on Monday night (11 June).

The Belrose to launch with restaurant and onsite microbrewery

13-Jun-2018 By Georgia Bronte

The team behind Brixton’s Homegrown health café is launching a pub, microbrewery and Italian restaurant in Belsize Park next month.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2018: winners' snapshot

13-Jun-2018 By Stefan Chomka

From the One to Watch to the Sustainable Restaurant of the Year, here are some of the key winners at this year's awards