All news articles for June 2020

Chefs Dominic Jack and Tom Kitchin announce Edinburgh's Castle Terrace restaurant to close permanently

Edinburgh's Castle Terrace to close permanently

By James McAllister

Castle Terrace, the Edinburgh restaurant opened 10 years ago by chefs Dominic Jack and Tom Kitchin, has announced that it will not reopen post-Coronavirus lockdown.

Coqfighter to launch vegan fast food concept Mercy Burger

Coqfighter to launch vegan fast food concept

By James McAllister

London-based fried chicken brand Coqfighter is to add a second sister concept to its portfolio with the launch of vegan fast food brand Mercy Burger this weekend.

Vegan pizza restaurant Purezza set for double opening in Bristol and Hove in August

Purezza set for double opening in August

By James McAllister

Vegan pizza brand Purezza is to double the size of its estate in August, after announcing the opening of its first Bristol restaurant.

The Restaurant Group 125 restaurant closures CVA approved Frankie and Benny's Coronavirus casual dining

TRG's CVA approved

By James McAllister

The Restaurant Group (TRG) is poised to close 125 sites within its struggling leisure arm following the approval of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

Springboard launches Hospitality Happy Hour

Springboard launches Hospitality Happy Hour

By Restaurant

Hospitality industry charity Springboard is encouraging people to make a donation to celebrate being able to eat and drink again in pubs and restaurants.

APT social bubble dining concept launched with chefs Jeremy Chan Claude Bosi

“Social bubble dining” concept launched

By Joe Lutrario

Jeremy Chan, James Cochran, Ravinder Bhogal and Claude Bosi are among the names on the roster at APT, a “social bubble dining” concept that sees high profile chefs cook bespoke menus for up to 10 guests.

Ranjit Mathrani co-owner MW-Eat Chutney Mary, Amaya, Masala Zone

Ranjit Mathrani on re-opening MW-Eat

By Joe Lutrario

MW-Eat chairman and co-owner Ranjit Mathrani is planning to open the whole of his 10-strong estate of London Indian restaurants on 4 July.

Friday Five: The week's top news

Friday Five: The week's top news

By James McAllister

As the Coronavirus crisis continues to dominate the headlines, we round-up some of the main stories regarding how it has affected the hospitality industry in the past week.

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

By Big Hospitality

Citrusy beers (with or without booze), pre-batched coktails, imaginative mixers and flavoured gins are among the new drinks launches designed to keep your customers happy this summer.

Chef Asma Khan to move Darjeeling Express to a larger location restaurant Soho closed

Asma Khan: "I left a light on in the hope I'd come back"

By Restaurant

Asma Khan will not reopen her Soho restaurant Darjeeling Express once lockdown has been lifted on the 4 July but says she has plans to relaunch it in a larger venue that will become an incubator for female talent.

Cash flow management tips restaurants

Seven tips for better cash flow management

By Donna Torres

Keeping on top of cash flow will be critical as restaurants start to re-open for eat-in. With this in mind Donna Torres - director of small business and commercial operations at accountancy software provider Xero shares seven tips.

Nick Jones on re-opening Soho House

Nick Jones on pedestrianising Soho and the future of Soho House

By Joe Lutrario

Soho House founder Nick Jones is one of a number of high-profile operators to back the Soho Summer Street Festival campaign, which is hoping to temporarily pedestrianise the area to allow hospitality businesses to set-up al fresco drinking and dining...

Crussh appoints Simon Foster as CEO

Crussh appoints Simon Foster as CEO

By James McAllister

Healthy food and juice chain Crussh has announced the appointment of Simon Foster as CEO to 'lead the restart of the brand and navigate its next stage of development'.

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The Lowdown: 4 July

By Restaurant

The famous date has taken on new significance as it's when hospitality businesses in England can rise again from lockdown.

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