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Branded operators report “steady improvement” in sales

31-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Branded restaurant, pub and bar operators are seeing a steady improvement in sales as more sites reopen across the country - but collective like-for-like sales in trading sites are still down 28.5% on the same week last year.

Nigel Bacon takes over the stoves at Cornwall's Nutty Duck

31-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Chef Nigel Bacon has been appointed head chef at the two AA Rosette Nutty Duck restaurant, part of the Trevalsa Court Hotel in the Cornish coastal village of Mevagissey.

Seven Dials Market to reopen in August

31-Jul-2020 By BigHospitality

Seven Dials Market will become one of the first of London’s major food halls to reopen post-lockdown when it opens its doors on Friday 7 August following five months of closure.

Extension to VAT reduction is top priority for hospitality businesses, says poll

31-Jul-2020 By BigHospitality

An extension to the reduction in VAT for food and drink beyond 21 January is the top priority of government support for hospitality businesses, according to the latest leaders poll.

The Lowdown: Eat Out to Help Out

30-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Next week sees the launch of the Chancellor’s month-long Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which it hopes will lure diners back into restaurants.

Feng Sushi to launch new concession at Selfridges Foodhall

30-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

London-based Japanese chain Feng Sushi is to launch a new concession in Selfridges Foodhall next month.

50 Best restaurant and bar grants still available

30-Jul-2020 By BigHospitality

Independent restaurants and bars hit hard by Covid-19 can still apply for grants from the 50 Best Recovery Fund, which has so far raised a total of $1.24m.

Longboys set to open in King’s Cross

30-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Gourmet finger doughnut brand Longboys is set to add a second London location to its portfolio, having secured a site at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross.

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Downtime Development: Alaska black cod with Jersey Royals and petits pois à la Française

30-Jul-2020 By BigHospitality

Former Elystan Street head chef Toby Burrowes cooks a summery dish that pairs Alaska black cod with Jersey Royals and petits pois à la Française.

Bodega Rita's to close King's Cross sandwich shop

30-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Global deli and sandwich store Bodega Rita's is to close its flagship London site at the Coal Drops Yard development in Kings Cross.

Street food brand Sugoi JPN sets out plan to rapidly expand across London

30-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Japanese-Latin street food brand Sugoi JPN has set out an ambitious plan to try and open 10 bricks-and-mortar sites in the next 12 months.

Cardiff Council creates covered food court for local operators

30-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Cardiff Council will launch a 240-seat outdoor covered food court serviced by local operators this Friday (31 July).

French exit: Dominique Ansel quits London

30-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Cronut creator and famed pastry chef Dominique Ansel is to permanently close both his eponymous London bakery in Belgravia, and his recently launched Treehouse restaurant in Covent Garden.

Pizza Hut considering CVA

30-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Sky News is reporting that Pizza Hut is considering a CVA and has appointed professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal to explore a restructuring of the business.

Rooney Anand steps down as Casual Dining Group chairman

29-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Rooney Anand has stepped down from his role as non-executive chairman of the Casual Dining Group (CDG).