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The Lowdown: Taco Tuesday

The Lowdown: Taco Tuesday

By Restaurant

Taco Bell has filed an appeal to cancel trademark restrictions on the popular marketing phrase Taco Tuesday.

Nando’s rolls out new energy recycling system

Nando’s rolls out energy recycling system

By Shwetali Sapte

Nando’s has announced it is using waste heat generated from its kitchen to heat water and buildings following the success of a year-long trial at its Didsbury branch in Manchester.

The return of the Naked Chef Jamie Oliver opening new London restaurant

The Lowdown: the return of the Naked Chef

By James McAllister

Four years after the collapse of his UK restaurant group, Jamie Oliver is gearing up for a grand return with a new concept in central London.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include the rise of the rapid menu, a welcome shareholder boost for TRG, and a meagre sales uptick for restaurants over the Coronation weekend.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Jamie Oliver's return to London's restaurant scene, new tipping legislation receiving Royal Assent, and tributes being paid to the late Scottish chef Jock Zonfrillo.

London restaurant tour featuring Bar des Prés, Hakkasan and Mr Fogg’s Residence

Restaurant Eats Out: Mayfair

By Joe Lutrario

Restaurant took a group of chefs and restaurant operators to explore some of the best restaurants and bars W1 has to offer.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

By Restaurant

This week's most read stories include the announcement of the Chef of the Year shortlist at this year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, and more pressure being put on The Restaurant Group by its shareholders,

Ikoyi cookbook review chef Jeremy Chan

Book review: Ikoyi

By Joe Lutrario

Chef Jeremy Chan’s debut cookbook tells the story of one of the UK's most singular and exciting places to eat.

Weekly eating out occasions falls by 6% according to new data from Lumina Intelligence

Weekly eating out occasions fall by 6%

By James McAllister

Weekly eating and drinking out occasions have declined 6.7% year on year as consumers continue to alter behaviours in response to the cost-of-living crisis, new data from Lumina Intelligence shows.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include James Cochran quietly closing Valderrama’s, Clare Smyth being named team president of Bocuse d’Or UK, and The Fat Duck owner, SL6, returning to profit.

US-themed casual dining chain Fridays has chosen to defy industry norms by ditching free staff food

The Lowdown: staff meals

By Joe Lutrario

US-themed casual dining chain Fridays has chosen to defy industry norms by ditching free staff food.

Friday Five: the week's top restaurant news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include the closure of Somerset restaurant 28 Market Place, Francesco Mazzei leaving D&D London, and BAO's first all-day restaurant

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories focuses on all the announcements from this year's Michelin ceremony including new Michelin stars, Green Stars and special awards.

BigHospitality rebrands as Restaurant

BigHospitality rebrands as Restaurant

By Restaurant

Daily news website BigHospitality has today (28 March) unveiled its new identity as Restaurant – which is more than a nod to the popular Restaurant magazine loved by chefs and restaurateurs across the UK.

The Michelin Guide will reveal its Great Britain & Ireland stars next week

The Lowdown: Michelin 2023

By James McAllister

The little red book is set to reveal its latest tranche of stars and awards next week at a glitzy ceremony held at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include the announcement of the new Michelin Bib Gourmands, frustration as hospitality is excluded from UK shortage occupation list, and the closure of Edinburgh’s 21212.

Bella Babbit wine director NoMad London

Uncorked: Bella Babbit

By Joe Lutrario

The Swedish-born wine director at NoMad London on her Nebbiolo-heavy list, Stockholm’s Cafe Nizza and Coulée de Serrant.

The UK foodservice delivery market is expected to grow by +7.8% in 2023FY to reach a total value of £14.4bn according to Lumina Intelligence

UK delivery market to grow by 7.8% this year

By James McAllister

The UK foodservice delivery market is expected to grow by 7.8% and reach a total value of £14.4bn in 2023, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include hospitality's reaction to the Budget, Tommy Banks's latest venture, and Carl’s Jr. instructing Christie & Co to find franchise partners for its UK debut.

Photo: Fred’s Last Resort/E4

The Lowdown: Fred’s Last Resort

By James McAllister

Fred Sirieix is tackling the sector’s recruitment crisis once again with a new TV show which sees a dozen young Brits battle it out for a job in high-end hospitality.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include reports that ministers are looking to add hospitality to UK shortage occupation list, TRG's full-year results, and Big Mamma's next London venture.

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