Italian restaurant chain Rossopomodoro has expanded its UK operations beyond London for the first time, with a new site at Selfridges’ food hall in Birmingham.
Most hospitality, travel and leisure businesses believe they are on track with their preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games, although half claim staff availability for the event is a major challenge.
Fast food chain McDonald’s will this week publish calorie information on all its menus throughout its 1,200 UK stores, as part of its pledge to the Government’s Responsibility Deal.
Cheshire entrepreneur Mark Harrison has opened the first ‘bubbly and Bentley’ bar on the site of the former taproom bar at the Royal George Hotel in Knutsford.
The Dorchester Collection has today began a soft launch for its ninth property 45 Park Lane in London, home to US chef Wolfgang Puck’s CUT steak restaurant.
US-based Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle is to open its second UK restaurant in London’s Baker Street next week, as it continues to embark on a roll-out strategy across the country.
Publicans are being reminded to move or dispose of cigarette vending machines in pubs and bars on or before 1 October before a change in the law takes place.
Restaurants and hotels such as Mint Hotel Tower of London and Pho tell us about the special events and promotions they're running to attract more custom.
Former MasterChef winner James Nathan threw in his job as a barrister to pursue his passion for cooking and since appearing on the TV series in 2008, the 38-year-old has worked in some of the UK’s top professional kitchens and appeared at a number of...
The number of visits made to pubs in the past year has fallen 19 per cent to 4.3 per month as cash-strapped consumers are forced to cut their leisure budget.
Most consumers using contactless payment believe the technology makes paying for items simpler, but claim not enough outlets offer the payment method, research has shown.
Notting Hill restaurant The Ledbury has been named as serving the best food in London, according to restaurant guide Harden’s, after topping the publication’s over £85 category.
The fifth and final part of our feature series, first published in Restaurant magazine, looks at whether a pub serving restaurant-quality food alongside a vast selection of beers would be better described as a 'craft pub' rather than 'food-led'...
Most hospitality businesses strive to operate sustainably and cut their waste, but if waste disposal costs increase then the financial strain could outweigh the environmental benefits. Eoin Harris, senior practioner at the National Industrial Symbiosis...
The founder of American-style sports bar brand Bar Sport says he is aiming to see a branch in every town and city across the UK as the company’s second site opens in the Midlands.
UK hoteliers have enjoyed a buoyant summer season so far, underpinned by a continued trend for the staycation, although operators are being warned not to expect the same result for August.
The number of UK citizens classed as obese could hit 40 per cent by 2030, prompting experts to call on the Government to impose a tax on unhealthy foods.
A new casual pan-Asian restaurant is due to launch near Spitalfields, London next week, headed by a former employee of Nobu London, Buddha Bar and Watatsumi.
Essential Cuisine is to introduce three new products to its Signature range of stocks and sauce bases, which will launch at The Restaurant Show on 10 October.
Restaurateur Claudio Pulze has been hugely influential in the industry over the last 36 years, opening 50 restaurants including Aubergine, Zafferano and Brasserie St Jacques. He is the founder of restaurant company Cuisine Collection and event caterer...
The number of people planning to stay in the UK’s hotels and B&Bs over the coming Bank Holiday has dropped 3 per cent on last year according to figures compiled by tourism body VisitEngland.
Elena Arzak of award-winning Spanish restaurant Arzak and Heston Blumenthal protégée Ashley Palmer-Watts are among the chefs who will take centre stage at The Restaurant Show this year.
The fourth part of our feature series, first published in Restaurant magazine, continues to define the term 'gastropub' by looking at whether a pub serving great food would be better describing itself as 'food-led' than 'gastropub'.
Former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville could be about to follow fellow England stars Ashley Cole and Steven Gerrard into the hospitality industry after getting the green light to build a restaurant on the site of a former social club in Lancashire.
Hoteliers are being advised to handle any bed bug infestations immediately, after two guests staying at a London hotel were awarded £3,600 compensation having suffered from over 130 bites.
Having launched its last restaurant in 2009, London-based British restaurant chain Bumpkin has now revealed plans to roll out several restaurants over the next year, starting with sites in Westfield Stratford and the City.
A vending machine selling bread and milk has been installed outside a pub in Staffordshire after its licensee was refused permission to open a shop on the premises.
Restaurateur Arjun Waney will re-open private members’ club The Arts Club next month with La Petite Maison’s Raphael Duntoye in charge of the food and DJ Mark Ronson as director of music.
Eight young finalists for the 2011 Young National Chef of the Year award have been named, and will now go forward to compete for the title at The Restaurant Show, Earls Court 2, on 11 October.
Heineken UK is to launch a two-third pint glass or ‘schooner’ as it’s known in Australia, for its trade customers, starting with Heineken, Amstel and Tiger beer branded glassware.
The Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge is to relaunch its legendary Rib Room Bar & Restaurant with a new chef – Northcote Manor’s Ian Rudge – at the helm.
Knightsbridge rib restaurant Chicago Rib Shack will launch a scaled-down food court style concept called Baby Rib Shack at Westfield Stratford City next month and could roll the brand out elsewhere if it is a success.