Casual Dining

Red Dog Soho to relaunch after fire

06-Mar-2020 By Sophie Witts

The former Red Dog Saloon restaurant in London's Soho is to reopen on 19 March after it was forced to close due to a fire at the end of last year.

Coming to America: Hawksmoor on taking on New York

06-Mar-2020 By Stefan Chomka

After five years and one aborted attempt, Hawksmoor is about to open the doors of its first international restaurant, in New York. What possessed the owners of a meat-focused restaurant to make a play in the home of the steakhouse?

The Lowdown: Coronavirus and hospitality

05-Mar-2020 By James McAllister

Growing hysteria surrounding the spread of the Coronavirus has led a slump in restaurant bookings and footfall, and things are unlikely to improve any time soon…

Chef accuses Michelin of "greenwashing" over new sustainability icon

05-Mar-2020 By Sophie Witts

Michelin’s new award for restaurants with eco-friendly practices has faced accusations of “greenwashing” by a prominent chef.

Cha Cha teaming up with clothing label Sister Jane to open third London restaurant

05-Mar-2020 By James McAllister

Latin American-focused bar and restaurant brand Cha Cha is to launch its third London site in Notting Hill at the end of the month.

Corbin and King to open restaurants in the City and Notting Hill

05-Mar-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Corbin and King has announced it will open two further restaurants in the capital, one in the City and another in Notting Hill.

NZR Group to open Chotto Matte on former Black Roe site

04-Mar-2020 By James McAllister

Kurt Zdesar’s NZR Group is converting its Black Roe site in London’s Mayfair into a Chotto Matte that looks set to open in June.

Why the restaurant sector needs to embrace the circular economy

04-Mar-2020 By Karen Lynch

Our sector has undoubtedly been living in an ‘anti-plastics’ environment over the last couple of years.

Belmond owner linked to Ritz sale

04-Mar-2020 By Sophie Witts

Europe's richest man is reportedly among the potential bidders vying to buy London’s iconic Ritz Hotel.

Budget 2020: Industry warns over impact of alcohol tax rise

04-Mar-2020 By Sophie Witts

The possibility of an automatic rise in alcohol duty in next week’s Budget has sparked warnings over the impact of price increases from industry trade bodies.

UKHospitality reiterates calls to ban rate parity clauses following Which? research

03-Mar-2020 By James McAllister

Research revealing it’s often cheaper to book hotel rooms directly, rather than online, has led to renewed calls for a ban on rate parity clauses used by Online Travel Agents (OTAs).

Back to the future: the best behind-the-scenes restaurant tech

03-Mar-2020 By Fiona Griffiths

Clever behind-the-scenes technology is being developed all the time to ease the pressure on back of house. Here’s what to look out for in 2020 and beyond.

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Colman’s: a classic condiment that always cuts the mustard

03-Mar-2020 By Restaurant

Colman’s has a rich British history and has been a firm staple with the much-loved roast for many a year. But what makes this brand great is the story behind the locally sourced ingredients which deliver its bold, distinctive flavour…

Restaurant radar: March 2020

02-Mar-2020 By Restaurant

March's key openings include Nico Simeone's London debut, Peter Sanchez-Iglesias enigmatically-titled The 3rd and a new restaurant from the team behind Salon and Levan.

Renegotiating your rent - what operators need to know to get it right

02-Mar-2020 By Catherine Gannon

Here, in the first in a series of articles as BigHospitality's guest legal editor, Catherine Gannon, founder of Gannons Solicitors, walks operators through everything they need to know about renegotiating their rent with landlords in a difficult...

Dishoom to open Birmingham restaurant in April

28-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Dishoom has confirmed it will open its first Birmingham outpost on 1 April within the city’s £700m Paradise development.

Friday Five: the week's top news

28-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

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

Generation Next: how Chuku's is flying the flag for Nigerian cuisine in the capital

28-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Following several residencies and a successful crowdfund, siblings Ifeyinwa and Emeka Frederick have found a permanent home for Chuku’s – London’s ‘first and only’ Nigerian tapas restaurant.

What’s on at Hotel, Restaurant and Catering (HRC) 2020

28-Feb-2020 By Restaurant

The Hotel, Restaurant and Catering (HRC) trade show returns to London’s ExCel centre next week.

Latest opening: Lebnani

28-Feb-2020 By Stefan Chomka

The founder of Yalla Yalla has launched a Beirut-inspired restaurant in the Surrey town of Reigate.

The Lowdown: Drone deliveries

27-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Just Eat is trialling a drone delivery service to transport food from restaurants to customers

All aboard: Mathew Carver to launch The Cheese Barge

27-Feb-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Pick & Cheese and The Cheese Bar founder Mathew Carver is to launch a boat-based restaurant on a permanent mooring on Paddington’s Grand Union Canal this April.

Smoke & Salt to replace Dip & Flip Tooting

27-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Lauded small plates restaurant Smoke & Salt has secured its first bricks and mortar site, in Tooting.

Wagamama plans 3-5 more delivery kitchens

26-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

The Restaurant Group (TRG) is planning to open three to five standalone Wagamama delivery kitchens this year.

Latest opening: Hoppers King's Cross

26-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Sri Lankan-focused restaurant brand Hoppers has opened its third London location close to King’s Cross station on Pancras Square.

2020 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards to be reformatted as online event

26-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

The annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards event, which was due to the held in Japan next month, will now take place as a live ‘virtual’ awards ceremony.

The Restaurant Group eyes up to 90 site closures

26-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

The Restaurant Group (TRG) is to close up to 90 restaurants by the end of 2021.

Des Gunewardena: "Restaurants will need to operate with fewer staff after Brexit"

25-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurants will have to adapt to managing with fewer staff once post-Brexit immigration rules come into force, according to D&D London’s chairman and CEO Des Gunewardena.

Back to black... and 10 other coffee trends for 2020

25-Feb-2020 By Joe Lutrario

We take a look at the coffee trends to look out for in 2020, including snapchilling, foam on demand, and clever kit that helps baristas avoid RSI.

Hawksmoor and Rick Stein Group in Sunday Times Best Companies list

24-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Dishoom, Hawksmoor and the Rick Stein Group are among the restaurant operators featured in the Sunday Times 100 Best ‘Mid-sized’ Companies To Work For list 2020.

Peter Avis to replace Fred Sirieix at Galvin at Windows

24-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Peter Avis is to replace Fred Sirieix as general manager at the Galvin at Windows restaurant in the London Hilton on Park Lane.

Owner of London's Westbury hotel mulls sale

24-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

The owner of The Westbury hotel in London’s Mayfair is reportedly planning to put the property on the market for over £600m.

Friday Five: the week's top news

21-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

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

Berberè acquires majority share in Radio Alice

21-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Italian company Berberè has acquired a majority share in Radio Alice, the pizza restaurant business it set up in a joint venture with Azzuri Group.

Latest opening: Mozzasando

21-Feb-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Alan Yau’s Italian-Japanese sando bar has opened quietly in Kensington.

Kerbisher & Malt puts final standalone restaurant on the market

21-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

London fish and chip group Kerbisher & Malt looks set to disappear from the high street after putting its final bricks and mortar restaurant on the market.

Casual Dining Group sells off final four La Tasca sites

21-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Casual Dining Group (CDG) has offloaded the final four La Tasca restaurants on its books, bringing to an end its ownership of the brand less than five years after originally acquiring it.

Manchester’s Mr Cooper’s to relaunch as Mount Street Dining Room & Bar

21-Feb-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Manchester restaurant Mr Cooper’s will relaunch this April as Mount Street Dining Room & Bar.

PizzaLuxe to open third UK site

20-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Fast-casual concept PizzaLuxe is to open its third restaurant location within the Manchester Arndale shopping centre.

Robin Gill is branching out further at new hotel Birch in Cheshunt

20-Feb-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Robin Gill is lending his name and cooking expertise to yet another project, this time at a new hotel, restaurant, bakery and co-working space in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.

The Lowdown: Fusion pizza

20-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

A collaboration between Four Hundred Rabbits and On The Bab is set to introduce London to the world of Korean fusion pizza.

Giraffe co-founder Russel Joffe dies

20-Feb-2020 By Finn Scott-Delany

Giraffe co-founder Russel Joffe has died aged 62, his family has confirmed.

Fred Sirieix: the government is "demonising" the hospitality industry

20-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Fred Sirieix has accused the government of “demonising” the hospitality industry following the announcement of its post-Brexit immigration plans.

Points-based immigration system could ease specialist Asian chefs shortage

19-Feb-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The Government’s proposed points-based immigration system will make it less costly for Indian and other Asian restaurants to recruit specialist chefs from abroad.

Bulgarian chain Happy to open in London

19-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Bulgarian-based bar and grill brand Happy is to open its first UK outpost on the former TGI Fridays site in London’s Piccadilly Circus next week.

Latest opening: Chuku's

19-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Following a successful crowdfund, siblings Ifeyinwa and Emeka Frederick have opened a bricks and mortar site for their Nigerian-focused pop up concept Chuku’s on Tottenham High Road in London.

Government closes door on 'low-skilled' EU migrants

19-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Proposed changes to the immigration system have provoked fierce condemnation from the hospitality industry, with trade body UKHospitality calling it “disastrous” for the sector.

Satay Street to open permanent restaurant in Spitalfields

19-Feb-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Street food stalwart Satay Street will open its first permanent restaurant – in Spitalfields – later this week.

How I Got Here: Ramin Mostowfi

19-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurateur Ramin Mostowfi opened Kindling in Brighton last year with his wife Jane, the pair having previously founded and operated vegetarian restaurant Food for Friends in the city.

Gibney’s London to open beneath Daffodil Mulligan

18-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Famous Dublin boozer Gibney’s of Malahide is to open a sister site in the basement space beneath chef Richard Corrigan’s Daffodil Mulligan restaurant in London’s Old Street next month.