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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 a delay to the implementation of the Tips Bill, Niall Keating's new restaurant venture, and Tortilla's plan to accelerate expansion through franchising.

Five ways to harness the power of social media if you own a restaurant

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Five ways to harness the power of social media

By Nick Fountain

Nick Fountain, head of marketing and communications at burger brand Fat Hippo, reveals how restaurants can harness the power of social media.

Dominic Chapman on what drink to pair with Sunday roast and facing challenging customers

Flash-grilled: Dominic Chapman

By James McAllister

The chef behind the recently-launched Restaurant Dominic Chapman in Henley-on-Thames on his favourite place for a dirty burger, challenging customers, and his drink of choice with a Sunday roast.

Joseph Pelosi head sommelier Belvedere restaurant Holland Park

Uncorked: Joseph Pelosi

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at West London’s Belvedere on Phillipe Bascaules, Tuscan producer Petrolo and not holding on to his last bottle of Sine Qua Non’s Just For The Love Of It.

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.

Top hospitality news stories

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.

AGORA Greek restaurant Borough Market

Latest opening: AGORA

By Joe Lutrario

Manteca and SMOKESTAK founder David Carter has opened his modern take on a Greek taverna in Borough Market.

Natalia Kozlowska head sommelier Studio Frantzen

Uncorked: Natalia Kozlowska

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Studio Frantzén on Christian Tschida, pairing red Burgundy with truffle-based dishes and great value Pauillac.

Rachel Morgan co-founder of Edinburgh-based restaurant and bakery group Twelve Triangles on why its important to stay in jobs for a decent length

Flash-grilled: Rachel Morgan

By James McAllister

The co-founder of Edinburgh-based restaurant and bakery group Twelve Triangles on why its important to stay in jobs for a decent length, and finding solace by chatting with chickens.

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