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Greene King to launch entertainment focused brand

Greene King is launching an experience-led, even more family-friendly dining brand which its says provides that ‘Friday feeling day in, day out’.

Chopstix chooses Romania for European debut

Noodle bar brand Chopstix is to open its first site outside of the UK and Ireland this month as it looks to push into continental Europe.

What’s behind the casual French restaurant renaissance?

Casual French restaurants championing rustic, all-day dining are opening up across the country. What's behind the trend?

The Counter restaurant Tunbridge Wells co-founder Greta Boccia-Read on wine

Uncorked: Greta Boccia-Read

The co-owner of recently launched Tunbridge Wells restaurant The Counter on Barolo, Honey Spencer and East Sussex sparkling wine producer Rathfinny.

Halisco team join forces with chef Ian Swainson for new Brighton Spanish restaurant Amari

Halisco team join forces with chef Ian Swainson for new Brighton restaurant

The team behind Brighton restaurants Halisco and Anakuma have partnered with chef Ian Swainson to launch a new Spanish restaurant in the seaside city.

More details released about Chris Denney's new restaurant

More details have finally been released about Chris Denney’s forthcoming Notting Hill restaurant Fantomas.

August completes 'modest summer' for hospitality groups as sales rise 1.3%

Britain’s leading hospitality groups achieved modest year-on-year sales growth of 1.3% in August 2024, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals

Carlo Cracco to make UK debut with Eataly London restaurant

High-profile Milan-based chef restaurateur and TV personality Carlo Cracco will make his UK debut next month with a restaurant at Eataly London.

TGI Fridays owner Hostmore files for administration

Hostmore, the owner of the TGI Fridays UK franchise, has filed for administration and suspended its listing on the London Stock Exchange.

International head chef for Aqua Restaurant Group Raymond Ma on his career

Flash-grilled: Raymond Ma

The international head chef for Aqua Restaurant Group on the best drink to pair with his crystal sushi, his first industry job, and the industry figure he admires the most.

Margate's Angela’s to showcase its work with Tracey Emin's The Perfect Place to Grow

Angela’s to showcase its work supporting young people with three-week pop up

Highly-rated Margate restaurant Angela’s will temporarily move into a nearby training kitchen later this year to highlight its work supporting young people in the Thanet area.

Preston's Fell Bistro to transform into a pizzeria from next month

Matt Willdigg, Alex Blamire, and Oli Martin are transforming their Longridge bistro in Preston into a pizza restaurant.

Basque cheesecake concept heads to Soho

Basque cheesecake operator La Maritxu has signed for its second London location, on Soho’s Kingly Street.

Simon Rimmer closes final Greens restaurant

Simon Rimmer’s Greens restaurant in Sale, Manchester, has closed its doors little more than two years after its launch.

Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards finalists revealed

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH), has revealed the finalists for its third BIH Spotlight Awards, which will recognise the talent of Black, Asian, and ethnic minorities working within hospitality, food, and drink, across the UK.

Karen’s Diner UK owner ‘forced into liquidation’ as group ceases trading

Karen’s Diner ceases trading as owner ‘forced into liquidation’

The UK arm of Karen’s Diner, the Australia-founded restaurant group known for its rude service and staff with attitude, has gone into liquidation amid ‘mounting financial pressure’.