All news articles for October 2023

Mauro Colagreco restaurant at the Raffles London at The OWO hotel

Latest opening: Mauro Colagreco

By Joe Lutrario

One of the most vaunted chefs in the world has set up shop at the newly opened Raffles London at The OWO hotel.

Louise Gordon head of wine Hand Picked Hotels

Uncorked: Louise Gordon

By Joe Lutrario

The newly appointed head of wine at Hand Picked Hotels on Blank Bottle, the concept of dryness and getting herself into a sticky situation with some Pedro Ximenez.

Boxpark lines up Birmingham site

Boxpark lines up Birmingham site

By Joe Lutrario

Boxpark looks set to make its Midlands debut in 2025 with a 17,000 sq ft site in Birmingham’s Digbeth area.

Jack Coghill chef patron of Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s in Dunfermline Scotland on troubling Tripadvisor reviews

Flash-grilled: Jack Coghill

By James McAllister

The chef patron of Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s in Dunfermline, Scotland, on troubling Tripadvisor reviews, what he orders at McDonald’s, and why a decorator’s paint scraper is a crucial kitchen utensil.

No-shows in hospitality double in a year

No-shows in hospitality double in a year

By James McAllister

The number of consumers not showing up for their reservations in pubs, bars and restaurants has doubled since September last year, according to research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ.

BrewDog joins Tesco Clubcard scheme

BrewDog joins Tesco Clubcard scheme

By Restaurant

BrewDog has become a reward partner for Tesco Clubcard, allowing shopper to use their points for pints at the majority of its bars across the UK.

Managed hospitality groups register 12 months of growth after September warms pub sales

Managed groups register 12 months of growth

By James McAllister

Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups completed 12 consecutive months of year-on-year sales growth in September, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals.

Choosing an ordering system for restaurants

Ask the Experts: ordering systems

By Restaurant

Everything you need to know about ordering technology, including the benefits of digital menu, demand pricing and how the pandemic shook up the space.

Preston restaurant Aven opens with chef Oli Martin

Latest opening: Aven

By Stefan Chomka

Lancashire's bounteous larder is celebrated at this new Preston restaurant.

Friday five: the week's top stories

Friday five: the week's top stories

By Restaurant

The purchase of The Restaurant Group by Apollo Funds, and former The Fat Duck chef Ashley Palmer-Watts' return to the kitchens are among this week's most read hospitality stories.

Kinoya ramen restaurant Harrods chef Neha Mishra

Latest opening: Kinoya

By Joe Lutrario

Dubai’s ‘ramen queen’ Neha Mishra has made her London debut with a counter dining restaurant in Harrods’ the Dining Hall.

James Martin launches frozen potato range for chefs

The Lowdown: chef potato wars

By Joe Lutrario

James Martin has put his spuds on the line with a new range of potato products aimed at chefs.

Daniel Craig Martin co-founder Higher Ground and FLAWD

Uncorked: Daniel Craig Martin

By Joe Lutrario

The co-founder of Manchester’s Higher Ground and FLAWD on Fred Grappe, Axel Proufer and his love of producers that are committed to making wine in its purest form.

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