Casual Dining

Chef Josh Katz to bring his Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Carmel to London's Fitzrovia

Josh Katz to bring Carmel to Fitzrovia

By Joe Lutrario

Middle Eastern grilling specialist Josh Katz will bring Carmel to Fitzrovia next month following the all-day dining format’s success in Queen’s Park.

Pastan vegan pasta restaurant Brighton

Latest opening: Pastan Brighton

By Joe Lutrario

The Bristol-founded vegan pasta brand has launched a Brighton outpost in the site that was once home to Semolina.

All-day restaurant group Loungers opens 250th site

Loungers hits 250th site landmark

By Restaurant

Loungers will open its 250th site today (29 January) as it continues its accelerated site opening programme across the UK.

North Brewing sold to Kirkstall owner in a pre-pack administration deal

North Brewing sold to Kirkstall owner

By James McAllister

North Brewing has been acquired by Steve Holt, owner of fellow Leeds-based brewery Kirkstall, in a pre-pack deal that will secure the jobs of 78 North employees.

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IHOP and Applebee’s owner targets UK market

By James McAllister

US-based casual dining operator Dine Brands Global is looking to launch a ‘duel-branded restaurant concept’ in the UK that encompasses its IHOP and Applebee’s chains.

Britain’s top hospitality groups toast bumper December with year-on-year sales growth of 8.8%

Managed sector toasts 'bumper' December

By James McAllister

Britain’s top hospitality groups generated year-on-year sales growth of 8.8% in December, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals.

Founder of Edinburgh-based Pizza Geeks Patrick Ward

How I Got Here: Patrick Ward

By James McAllister

The founder of Edinburgh-based Pizza Geeks, which recently launched its third site in the city, on the importance of admitting your mistakes, handling stress, and what makes a good leader.

Gaia Greek restaurant London

Latest opening: Gaia

By Joe Lutrario

High-profile Dubai-based restaurateur Evgeny Kuzin has brought his glam Greek restaurant format to Mayfair.

Wetherspoon partners with Haven holiday park operator

Wetherspoon partners with Haven

By Finn Scott-Delany

Holiday park operator Haven has announced an exclusive agreement with JD Wetherspoon to open pubs at its locations.