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Edinburgh restaurant Aizle closes 'until further notice' as a result of ongoing restrictions

24-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Well-regarded Edinburgh fine dining restaurant Aizle has announced it will close 'until further notice' due to the impact on trade caused by the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions.

Gary Usher: "I was ready to film the business going bust"

24-Nov-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Gary Usher was prepared to film his restaurant business closing for good as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, he has revealed.

Angelo Sato to launch Humble Chicken yakitori bar in Soho early next year

24-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Former Restaurant Story head chef Angelo Sato plans to open an 'intimate' yakitori bar in January on the site formerly occupied by pan-Asian restaurant Freak Scene.

“What evidence justifies this” – anger as hospitality ‘unfairly targeted’ by tougher tier restrictions

24-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Voices from across the hospitality sector have demanded the Government provide evidence to explain its decision to target the industry with tighter restrictions under the new Coronavirus tier system.

Layo Paskin: “It’s a horrible feeling to be haemorrhaging money”

24-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The Palomar and The Barbary founder on what it feels like to close a brand new restaurant after just two day’s trading, pivoting to retail and why he’s not taking bookings for his places just yet.

Alex Ghalleb to open Chameleon in Marylebone

24-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Alex Ghalleb is spearheading a multi-faceted restaurant venture within the grounds of a Grade I-listed former church that will include a restaurant headed by high profile Israeli chef Elior Balbul.

Leon explores CVA

24-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Healthy fast food chain Leon is drawing up plans for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) in a bid to salvage its future.

Dining destination Glebe House to open in Devon in spring 2021

24-Nov-2020 By BigHospitality

Guest house, restaurant and 15-acre smallholding Glebe House will open in Devon in spring 2021.

Government forces 'restrictive straitjacket' on hospitality as tougher tier restrictions announced

23-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurants and pubs in Tier 3 areas will be restricted to takeaway only under tough new measures announced by the Government that have been described as being 'a restrictive straitjacket' on the sector at best and 'a lockdown in all but...

Nightclub bosses appeal for bailout

23-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Bosses from some of the UK's biggest night-time economy operators will meet with the Business Secretary this week in an attempt to secure a potential lifeline for the sector.