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Further train strikes announced for May

Further train strikes announced for May

By James McAllister

A fresh wave of strikes across the rail network have been announced by the main train drivers' union, Aslef, for the week of the early May Bank Holiday.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten has opened abc kitchen at London's The Emory

Latest opening: abc kitchens

By Restaurant

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's latest London outpost is an effective amalgamation of three of his New York concepts.

Chotto Matte to expand into Georgia with new restaurant in Tbilisi

Chotto Matte to expand into Georgia

By James McAllister

Kurt Zdesar’s Japanese-Peruvian restaurant brand Chotto Matte is continuing to push forward with international expansion having secured a site in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By Restaurant

This week's most read news stories include Brad Carter making his London debut, the closure of Borough Market restaurant Turnips and squatters moving into Ramsay's York & Albany restaurant.

Images: Beth Evans

Latest opening: Lita

By Restaurant

Marylebone has welcomed a new Mediterranean restaurant that serves gutsy food in a stylish setting.

Knightsbridge Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe has reopened

Latest opening: Sale e Pepe

By Stefan Chomka

Now part of Thesleff Group, the stalwart Knightsbridge Italian restaurant is celebrating its 50th birthday with a comprehensive nip and tuck.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Monica and David Galetti announcing the closure of their Fitzrovia restaurant Mere, and Michel Roux Jr's new venture at The Langham.

Mystic Burek chef Spasia Pandora Dinkovski cookbook Doma

Book review: Doma

By Joe Lutrario

Mystic Burek chef and founder Spasia Pandora Dinkovski presents recipes inspired by the Balkan diaspora.

Funding shortage pauses Hospitality Rising industry recruitment campaign

Funding shortage pauses Hospitality Rising campaign

By James McAllister

Hospitality recruitment initiative Hospitality Rising has paused its ‘Rise Fast, Work Young’ campaign with founder Mark McCulloch saying funding is not available at present for it to continue.

Big Fang tees up first London site with openings in Nottingham and Bristol also planned this year

Big Fang tees up first London site

By James McAllister

Competitive socialising group Big Fang Collective has confirmed it will open its first London outpost later this year, having secured a site in Waterloo.

Sessions raises £3m from Guinness Ventures

Sessions raises £3m from Guinness Ventures

By Joe Lutrario

Food content business Sessions has raised a further £3m from existing investors Guinness Ventures as it seeks to expand on its technology offering while launching a new franchising arm, starting with its SoBe Burger and Ivan Ramen brands.

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