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Brian Trollip promoted to Dishoom CEO

Brian Trollip has been promoted to the role of CEO at Dishoom.

Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy named The World's Best Bar

Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City has been named The World's Best Bar 2024, marking the first time a bar from Mexico has topped The World’s 50 Best Bars list.

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The Mezz at Manchester’s AO Arena turns to state-of-the-art technology to deliver elevated elegance and luxury for a premium guest experience

The Mezz, a new suite, premium bar and restaurant, opened in March 2024, at the AO Arena in Manchester, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The new and exclusive, members-only experience promises to “take guests above and beyond the show,” with...

Starbucks global sales down 7%

Starbucks has suspended its financial guidance as it released results that showed a decline in revenue and a sharp drop in quarterly sales

Sesta restaurant Hackney from chef Drew Snaith and Hannah Kowalski

Latest opening: Sesta

Friends Drew Snaith and Hannah Kowalski have reunited to breathe new life into the former Pidgin site offering a fun, high-impact menu that’s underpinned by high-end cooking technique.

Rohit Ghai to open new high-end Indian restaurant next month in London’s Knightsbridge Vatavaran

Rohit Ghai to open third London restaurant

Kutir and Manthan chef patron Rohit Ghai is to open a new high-end Indian restaurant next month in London’s Knightsbridge with his long-term business partner Abhi Sangwan.

Winners Announced for 2024 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards

Chefs including Romy Gill and Mandy Yin were among the winners of the third annual Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Spotlight Awards.

Imbiba to open huge hospitality and leisure venue at Canary Wharf

Imbiba has agreed a deal with Canary Wharf Group (CWG) to open a 65,000sq ft hospitality and leisure venue at 12 Bank Street.

Emilia’s Crafted Pasta launches premium dried pasta range

London-based Italian restaurant group Emilia’s Crafted Pasta has launched an e-commerce platform focused on dried pasta ahead of a planned push into shops and supermarkets.

McDonald’s UK reports plunge in operating profit

McDonald’s reports plunge in operating profit

McDonald’s saw operating profit at its UK restaurants plunge from £165m in 2022 to just £11m in 2023, according to its latest financial results.

Spasia Pandora Dinkovski to open new Sydenham venue

Mystic Burek owner Spasia Pandora Dinkovski is to open a new Balkan-focused venue in Sydenham close to her original restaurant.

Edinburgh restaurant ASKR closes as Dan Ashmore departs Dean Banks Group

Edinburgh-based restaurant ASKR has closed after little more than six months’ trading following the departure of chef patron Dan Ashmore.

Stonegate Group to launch Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom brand

Stonegate Group will debut its new beerhall concept in Leeds later this year following a £1m investment.

Profits at the UK's biggest 100 restaurant groups falls

UK’s biggest restaurant groups "in good financial health” despite dip in profits

Profits at the UK's biggest 100 restaurant groups have fallen in the past year despite an increase in turnover.

Clapham’s newly-launched South Indian restaurant Tamila to launch second site

Tamila team to launch second site

The team behind Clapham’s newly-launched South Indian restaurant Tamila are to open a second site under the brand next month.

Rosa’s Thai announces Uber Eats and Just Eat partnership

Rosa’s Thai has ended its exclusive partnership with Deliveroo after seven years.

Big Mamma UK restaurant group reports rise in profits turnover

Big Mamma posts strong 2023 results

Big Mamma Group has reported a sharp rise in turnover and profit at its UK restaurant arm.

How The Tamil Prince team are ‘redefining the curry house’ with their new restaurant concept

The Tamil Prince’s Glen Leeson on bringing something new to the curry house concept with Clapham restaurant Tamila, plans for a second site, and reenergising the desi pub.