All news articles for November 2023

Edinburgh pizzeria Matto to launch third site

Edinburgh pizzeria Matto to launch third site

By James McAllister

Edinburgh-based Neapolitan pizza brand Matto will launch its third and largest site later this month in the Scottish capital’s Newington neighbourhood on the southside of the city.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include another new venture for Jeremy King, price hikes creating a new tier of 'hyper-luxurious restaurants', and BrewDog calling time on its Hawkes taproom.

Jamie Oliver and Jeremy King are two restaurateurs with something to prove

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Down but never out: I salute the comeback kings

By Stefan Chomka

Jamie Oliver and Jeremy King are two high-profile restaurateurs who could have called time on the sector after suffering setbacks, but both are back with something to prove.

The Real Greek restaurant chain heads to Liverpool

The Real Greek heads to Liverpool

By Joe Lutrario

The Real Greek will make its Liverpool debut later this year with a restaurant within the city’s Liverpool ONE development.

Dan Warham head sommelier Limewood

Uncorked: Dan Warham

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Hampshire’s Limewood on Fera at Claridge’s, Rioja-based winemaker Jose Gil and an unfortunate incident with a bottle of Chateau Grillet.

Hospitality hit by ‘at home’ Christmas plans

Hospitality to be hit by ‘at home’ Christmas plans

By Joe Lutrario

Four out of ten consumers plan to spend less on socialising this Christmas with household budgets squeezed by high interest rates and sticky inflation impacting festivities this year, according to a recent survey from RSM UK.

Choosing a tipping system for restaurants

Ask the Experts: tipping

By Restaurant

Everything you need to know about tipping, including what the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act means for your business and the pros and cons of using tronc.

Canton Blue Chinese restaurant at The Peninsula London hotel

Latest opening: Canton Blue

By Joe Lutrario

The Peninsula London’s Chinese restaurant is an opulent-yet-refreshingly-bold affair that celebrates the ‘spice-trade union of Asian and British cultures’.

A look inside Hammersmith seafood restaurant Faber Yummy Collection

Latest opening: Faber

By Restaurant

The team behind pub group Yummy Collective has entered new waters with a seafood-focused restaurant.

Six by Nico founder Nico Simeone on what makes a good leader, being decisive, and business evolution

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How I Got Here: Nico Simeone

By James McAllister

The CEO and founder of Sixco Limited, the group behind tasting menu restaurant brand Six by Nico, on what makes a good leader, being decisive, and business evolution.

The team behind London restaurants Crispin and Bar Crispin have taken on the old Oklava site to launch Bistro Freddie

Latest opening: Bistro Freddie

By James McAllister

The team behind London restaurants Crispin and Bar Crispin have taken on the old Oklava site to launch a new bistro concept.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Byron's estate falling to single figures, Simon Attridge joining Claridge’s as culinary director, and Ashley Palmer-Watts being named as co-founder of The Devonshire.

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