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2019: Review of the year in hospitality

23-Dec-2019 By Joe Lutrario

2019 saw Jamie’s Italian disappear from the high street, Patisserie Valerie’s fall from grace, and the loss of two hugely-influential British chefs.

Oklava Bakery + Wine announces opening date

23-Dec-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Oklava Bakery + Wine, the new concept from Selin Kiazim and Laura Christie, will officially open its doors on January 21 following a run of soft launch dates.

How the sector can weather tougher trading conditions

23-Dec-2019 By Dan Brod

Beckford Arms Group co-owner Dan Brod on the challenges the restaurant industry faces in 2020 and what can be done to over come them.

Restaurant radar: 2020

23-Dec-2019 By Joe Lutrario

From a huge restaurant based on the DC Universe to the debut restaurant from former Noma Mexico chef Santiago Lastra, there are plenty of big openings to look forward to in 2020.

Pizza Pilgrims to launch new London flagship

20-Dec-2019 By James McAllister

Pizza Pilgrims is to open its next London location on Victoria’s Buckingham Palace Road in January.

Friday Five: the week's top news

20-Dec-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Flash-grilled: George Farrugia

20-Dec-2019 By James McAllister

George Farrugia swapped Soho for the Sky Garden earlier this year, leaving Bob Bob Ricard to become head chef of the Fenchurch Restaurant on the 37th floor at London’s 20 Fenchurch Street.

Itsu sets 'future direction' with overhauled menu and store design

20-Dec-2019 By Sophie Witts

Itsu is the latest restaurant chain to overhaul its offer, pivoting away from sushi towards hot food and introducing self-service screens.

Latest opening: Ugly Butterfly

20-Dec-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Adam Handling's latest Chelsea venue addresses the issue of food waste.

MasterChef: The Professionals winner to open debut restaurant

20-Dec-2019 By James McAllister

This year’s MasterChef: The Professionals winner Stu Deeley is to open his first solo restaurant early next year, in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham.

Government commits to business rates review

19-Dec-2019 By Sophie Witts

Small restaurants, pubs and cafes will see a reduction in their business rates bills under plans outlined in the Queen's Speech today (19 December).

Sessions Art Club to open with backing of St John co-founder

19-Dec-2019 By Sophie Witts

One of the founders of London’s famous St John restaurant is to open a creative studio and restaurant in Clerkenwell next March.

Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food lands in Hong Kong

19-Dec-2019 By Sophie Witts

Gordon Ramsay has opened his Plane Food restaurant concept in Hong Kong.

The secret stagiaire: L’Ortolan / Heaneys

19-Dec-2019 By The secret stagiaire

In this special festive double-header, our peripatetic prepper heads to Tom Clarke’s Reading restaurant to stoke its engine room and then gets chippy at Tommy Heaney’s eponymous Cardiff restaurant.