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Gusto to launch £1m site in Birmingham amid wider expansion

26-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Gusto, the Italian-style restaurant group, is to launch its first site in Birmingham next month after a £1m investment, amid wider expansion plans.

Restaurant magazine founder Edwina Lilley passes away

05-Nov-2012 By William Drew

Edwina Lilley, hospitality entrepreneur and founder of Restaurant magazine, died last month after a short and unexpected illness, aged just 54.

Pearls of Wisdom: James Gingell

10-Dec-2010

James Gingell is executive development chef at Italian restaurant group Piccolino. He heads up the kitchen teams in 22 sites, and plans to keep re-inventing the dishes and brand.

Living Ventures launches new Manchester bar

01-Dec-2010 By Martyn Leek

Living Ventures will this week launch new cocktail bar and restaurant The Alchemist at Manchester's Spinningfields business district, after a £500k investment.

Est Est Est Rebranded with Gusto

20-Feb-2008 By Alan Lodge

Living Ventures has revealed plans to rebrand its Est Est Est restaurant chain as Gusto Restaurant and Bar, offering the best elements of the existing operation in an improved bespoke environment.