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The rise of the direct restaurant relationship

08-Jun-2023 By Danilo Mangano

The managing director of booking platform SevenRooms on why maintaining strong and personalised relationships with guests remains critical.

Latest opening: The Campaner

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Barcelona-based group Los Reyes del Mango has launched it first restaurant outside of the Spanish city in London's Chelsea.

Mayfair restaurant Amethyst closes following departure of Carlo Scotto

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

High-end Mayfair restaurant Amethyst has closed its doors little more than a year after launching following the departure of chef patron Carlo Scotto.

UK eating out market poised for +4.6% value growth in 2023

05-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The UK eating out market is forecast to grow by 4.6% this year, compared to 2019, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.

Bancone heads to Borough Yards for ‘biggest opening yet’

05-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

London-based fresh pasta restaurant Bancone will open its third site next month in the Borough Yards development.

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Wharf fare: Blacklock’s Gordon Ker on taking chops to Docklands

05-Jun-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The opening of a new restaurant in Canary Wharf has taken the chop-focused group to five sites.

Business confidence rising in hospitality despite inflationary pressures

05-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Optimism among leaders of Britain’s top hospitality groups has risen since the start of 2023, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth.

Flash-grilled: Alex Reynolds

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef and co-owner of Eline in London's Hoxton on his first industry job, the importance of working in places that excite you, and his favourite fried chicken joint.

Friday Five: the week's top news

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Whitbread considering the sale of its restaurant brands, Masala Zone heading to Piccadilly Circus, and Akwasi Brenya-Mensa announcing the closure of his Tatale restaurant.

Restaurant radar: June 2023

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

This month's key openings include the new venture from husband-and-wife duo Joshua and Victoria Overington, Gunpowder founder Harneet Baweja's latest Indian restaurant concept, and a fifth UK site for Bundobust.

Simon Rogan wins top accolade at Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Tom Shepherd were among those recognised at the 2023 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, which were held last night (1 June) in Westminster, London.

Latest opening: The Midland Grand Dining Room

30-May-2023 By Restaurant

Patrick Powell and Harry Handelsman's latest project brings fancy fine dining to an even fancier location.

Friday Five: the week's top news

26-May-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Inception Group securing a £6.7m loan to fund growth, a petition protesting PizzaExpress's labour management scheme, and TRG overcoming an investor revolt.

Latest opening: Lilienblum

26-May-2023 By Restaurant

Mizon founder Eyal Shani continues his march on the London food scene with his new Shoreditch restaurant.

Joe Baker to open live fire restaurant Pêtchi on Jersey

26-May-2023 By Restaurant

Great British Menu finalist Joe Baker is to open a restaurant and bar in Jersey focusing on island produce cooked over fire.

Jeffrey Robinson to launch ‘sustainably-driven’ Cornish pub Harbour House next month

26-May-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Jeffery Robinson will launch his latest venture next month, a ‘sustainably-driven’ pub overlooking the waterfront in the village of Flushing on the south Cornish coast.

How I Got Here: Jack Stein

24-May-2023 By James McAllister

The son of famed restaurateurs Rick and Jill Stein on the influence of his parents, his frustration at hospitality being dubbed ‘unskilled work’, and the struggles facing new restaurant businesses.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023: Sustainability Award shortlist

24-May-2023 By Restaurant

Six forward-thinking restaurants have been recognised for their sustainable credentials, but only one can be crowned winner.

Entries for World Steak Challenge 2023 now open

22-May-2023 By Restaurant

The prestigious World Steak Challenge (WSC), the competition that puts the planet’s finest cuts of steaks to the test, is returning this September.

Flash-grilled: Constantin Apostu

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef of Stars Restaurant and Bar in London's Soho on pairing prosecco with polenta chips, his admiration of Raymond Blanc, and early food memories of eating breakfast.

Friday Five: the week's top news

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include hospitality facing record insolvencies, more investor pressure for TRG, and Dmitri Magi announcing he is to leave his role as Claridge’s culinary director.

Latest opening: Ploussard

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

The duo behind London’s cult fried chicken brand Other Side Fried are shifting gears with their latest venture – a neighbourhood-style restaurant in Battersea Rise.

How I Got Here: Dipna Anand

17-May-2023 By James McAllister

The chef behind Dipna Anand at Somerset House, who also co-owns Brilliant Restaurant in Southall, on being born into hospitality, building a rewarding career, and filling the sector's skills gap.

Meat the Fish to open in Chelsea

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Lebanese hospitality group Nothing But Love is to open its second London restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Cyril Lignac

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

The acclaimed French chef behind Bar des Prés in London's Mayfair on his first industry job, what he'd be doing if he wasn't in kitchens, and his signature dish.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants ‘on course’ with growth strategy as sales rise significantly

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants remains ‘committed to and on course’ with its growth strategy both in the UK and internationally amid a significant rise in sales.

Latest opening: The Three Horseshoes

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Margot Henderson’s first pub with rooms has opened in the small village of Batcombe in Somerset.

The Lowdown: the return of the Naked Chef

12-May-2023 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

12-May-2023 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.

Adam Tooby-Desmond promoted to head chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal has announced the appointment of Adam Tooby-Desmond as its head chef.

House of Ming confirms spring opening

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant House of Ming will open later this month within St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel.

Tendril secures pop-up spot on permanent basis

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

Tendril, the 'mostly vegan' concept led by former Chiltern Firehouse chef Rishim Sachdeva, will launch its first permanent restaurant this summer just off Regent Street in central London.

Gauthier Group to open two new restaurants

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Vegan chef and restaurateur Alexis Gauthier is to open two restaurants in London next month.

Rosa's Thai secures funding from Barclays as it plots further expansion

11-May-2023 By James McAllister

Rosa’s Thai has secured a new £10m bank facility from Barclays to help fund its ongoing openings pipeline.

Restaurants see meagre sales uptick over Coronation weekend

11-May-2023 By James McAllister

Restaurants saw a meagre uptick in sales over the Coronation bank holiday weekend (6-8 May), according to new figures from Barclays.

How I Got Here: Guy Ivesha

10-May-2023 By James McAllister

The CEO of Maslow's group, which recently launched Nessa in London's Soho, on the importance of being curious, going it alone, and the benefits of recruiting beyond the UK.

Lina Stores heads south of the river

10-May-2023 By James McAllister

London-based Italian brand Lina Stores will launch its first outpost south of the river next month in Clapham, nearly two years after the opening was first mooted.

Alex Claridge: “I’m an anarchist in the kitchen”

09-May-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron of The Wilderness on the future of fine dining, serving provocative food, and why the industry needs to follow fashion’s example.

The Grill at The Dorchester to relaunch with Tom Booton’s name above the door

09-May-2023 By James McAllister

The Grill at The Dorchester is to relaunch later this month with a new look and menu, as well as a new name courtesy of executive chef Tom Booton.

Rising cost pressures force Cardiff restaurant Bully’s to close after almost 30 years

09-May-2023 By James McAllister

Family-run Cardiff restaurant Bully’s has permanently closed its doors after almost 30 years as a result of rising cost pressures.

P.Franco to return following successful crowdfund

09-May-2023 By James McAllister

Lauded low-intervention wine bar and dining counter P.Franco in east London is set to reopen it doors next month following a successful crowdfund led by former manager Will Gee.

Digital platform Toast makes its London debut

05-May-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant digital platform Toast is to roll out its technology in the UK, starting with the greater London area.

How I Got Here: Genevieve Sparrow

03-May-2023 By James McAllister

The founder of neighbourhood restaurant, café and wine bar Pasero in London's Tottenham on her extensive hospitality career, and the importance of finding a work-life balance and knowing your value.

Restaurant radar: May 2023

02-May-2023 By Restaurant

This month's key openings include new concepts from chef Eyal Shani and Taiwanese restaurant group BAO, as well as the international debut of Barcelona-based restaurant group Los Reyes del Mango.

Hospitality records more than 12 closures a day as nearly 4,600 venues shut in a year

02-May-2023 By James McAllister

Britain has suffered a net decline of 4,593 licensed premises in the last year to March 2023, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners shows.

Jamie Oliver to return to London’s restaurant scene with new Covent Garden opening

02-May-2023 By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver has confirmed he will open a new ‘landmark’ restaurant in London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, later this year.

'Fin-to-gill’ restaurant Kima to open in Marylebone

28-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

The team behind Greek restaurants OPSO, INO and Pittabun is opening a ‘fin-to-gill’ restaurant in Marylebone.

Amber Francis: “Great British Menu taught me to trust my palate”

27-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The Bristol-born chef on how her training at The Ritz and recent experience on Great British Menu helped inform her new role leading the kitchen at Maene in London’s Shoreditch.

Flash-grilled: Daisuke Hayashi

27-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The kaiseki master behind high-reaching Japanese restaurant Roketsu in London's Marylebone on getting his start at the renowned, three Michelin-starred Kyoto restaurant, Kikunoi; and his love of sake.

New pan-Asian restaurant concept to debut in London

27-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

A new pan-Asian restaurant concept is to make its debut on Lisle Street in London’s Chinatown this summer with a former Hakkasan chef overseeing the menu.