Casual Dining

Nando's to open third express format restaurant

18-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

Nando’s is to launch a third London site under its Nando’s Nino express format, designed for takeaway or delivery.

The Lowdown: rappers and restaurants

17-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

US brand Sweet Chick recently made its UK debut in Fitzrovia, having built a solid foundation in the States thanks to the backing it received from hip-hop rapper Nas.

Amazon and Deliveroo deal under scrutiny from competition watchdog

17-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

The UK’s competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation in to Amazon’s investment in restaurant delivery platform Deliveroo.

Big Mamma eyes Covent Garden for third London restaurant

17-Oct-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Big Mamma restaurant group, which is behind recently launched London venues Gloria and Circolo Popolare, plans to open a third restaurant in the capital, in Covent Garden.

Generation Next: how Berto is hoping to grow with its innovative pasta

17-Oct-2019 By Finn Scott-Delany

The team behind boundary-stretching pizza concept Zia Lucia have now set their sights on pasta with the launch of Berto.

Gordon Ramsay rebrands Maze Grill in Mayfair

16-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay’s Maze Grill on Grosvenor Square has quietly been rebranded as Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill.

India's Copper Chimney opens first UK site

15-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Indian restaurant group Copper Chimney has opened its first UK outpost at Westfield London.

Industry reacts to new tipping bill with vigilance

15-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

The government’s pledge to deliver new legislation requiring employers to pass on tips paid to workers in full has been met with concern by the hospitality sector.

Megan's signs on seventh London restaurant

15-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

All-day brunch restaurant chain Megan’s is to open its seventh London site in January 2020.

How I Got Here: Soren Jessen

15-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Previously a banker, Danish-born restaurateur Soren Jessen owns fine dining restaurant 1 Lombard Street, as well as the more causal Ekte Nordic Kitchen in the Bloomberg Arcade.

Nico Simeone continues prolific restaurant run with Liverpool opening

15-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Scottish-born chef Nico Simeone is continuing his prolific run of restaurant openings with the launch of his second Six by Nico site south of the border in Liverpool next month.

Bottles to open sister site

14-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Wine bar and restaurant group Bottles is to open a second London location on Draycott Avenue in Chelsea early next month.

PizzaExpress says 95% of its UK estate is profitable

14-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

PizzaExpress says that 95% of its restaurants in the UK and Ireland are profitable after it was suggested that two in every five are at risk of closure.

Mark Jarvis to open restaurant as part of pub relaunch

14-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Chef Mark Jarvis is to launch a restaurant within the Gunmakers in Marylebone, London, having joined forces with master sommelier and restaurateur Xavier Rousset to reopen the historic pub.

UKHospitality and Tourism Alliance publish no-deal Brexit preparation report

11-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Trade body UKHospitality has partnered with the Tourism Alliance to publish a joint guidance report for the hospitality and tourism sectors in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

The Ritz London hotel owners mull £800m sale

11-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

The billionaire brothers that own The Ritz London are reportedly mulling an £800m sale of the iconic hotel.

Slapfish opens in Camden

11-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

One of the largest fast casual seafood restaurant chains in the US has opened its first UK site on Kentish Town Road in Camden.

Shortlist for Food Made Good Awards 2019 revealed

10-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

YO!, Nando’s and sustainable fish restaurant chain Lussmanns are among the operators included on this year's Food Made Good Awards shortlist.

Blanket calorie cap is "impractical and unfair" says UKHospitality

10-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

The proposed introduction of a calorie cap for out-of-home food and drink would be an impractical imposition on business according to trade body UKHospitality.

Modern Turkish restaurant Baraka set for Broadgate

10-Oct-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Modern Turkish restaurant Baraka will open its first eatery at British Land’s Broadgate development in central London next month.

The Lowdown: PizzaExpress

10-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Speculation has been growing around the future of PizzaExpress following recent reports that it is preparing for debt talks with creditors.

Boxpark gets approval to open Beachbox in Shoreham

09-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Boxpark is on track to launch its first location outside of London after it received planning permission from Adur District Council to open a ‘seafront dining destination’ on Shoreham Beach.

Latest opening: Church Road

09-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Phil Howard and Rebecca Mascarenhas look to be hoping to conjure some Elystan Street-style magic with their latest restaurant, which has opened on the former Sonny’s Kitchen site in Barnes.

Tom Aikens to return to fine dining fold with Muse in Belgravia

09-Oct-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Tom Aikens is making a dramatic return to London’s fine dining scene with an intimate 25-cover restaurant in Belgravia.

Made of Dough to launch 'fast and affordable' pizzeria

09-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

London-based Neapolitan pizza group Made of Dough is to launch a concept on Brick Lane in Shoreditch next month where every pizza on the menu will cost £5.

MEATliquor and Franco Manca to take ex Jamie’s Italian in Piccadilly

09-Oct-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Restaurant brands MEATliquor and Franco Manca are believed to be in advance talks to take on the former Jamie’s Italian site in London’s Piccadilly.

How I Got Here: Robin Moxon

09-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Robin Moxon is the owner of the Next Door fish restaurant in East Dulwich, which he operates as part of his London-based fishmongers business Moxon's Fresh Fish.

MOD Pizza plans further expansion despite posting losses

08-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

US brand MOD Pizza says it is aiming to open a further seven UK sites this year, despite posting losses of £6.9m in 2018.

Bun House opens at Box Park Wembley

08-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Bun House, the Cantonese steamed bun specialist owned by husband and wife team Alex Peffly and Z He, has opened its first satellite location at Box Park Wembley.

The Araki restaurant loses all three stars following departure of chef patron

07-Oct-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Three Michelin-starred sushi restaurant The Araki has lost all of its stars in the newly published Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland 2020 edition.

Michelin Guide 2020: The Lecture Room at Sketch wins three stars

07-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Lecture Room at Sketch in London’s Mayfair has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2020.

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Bank card-linked marketing finally available to everyone

07-Oct-2019 By Tail

Taking advantage of new open banking regulation, Tail is opening the bank marketing channel to smaller operators.

Flash-grilled: Ben McKellar

04-Oct-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Largely Brighton and Hove-based chef restaurateur Ben McKellar runs a total of five venues including fine dining restaurant the Gingerman and recently launched small plates restaurant The Flint House.

Ben Tish discusses Norma

04-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Salt Yard's former chef director Ben Tish has returned to Fitzrovia with Norma; the first in a potential series of standalone restaurant openings he will oversee in his new role with The Stafford London hotel.

Latest opening: Baozilnn London Bridge

04-Oct-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Sichuanese restaurateur Shao Wei is pushing ahead with his rollout of his most casual restaurant brand with a flagship site close to Borough Market.

Michelin reveals 33 Bib Gourmand deletions from 2020 guide

04-Oct-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Thirty three restaurants have lost their Bib Gourmand rating in the Michelin Guide for Britain and Ireland 2020, Michelin has revealed.

The Ivy to replace Jamie's Italian in London Victoria

04-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Ivy Collection has confirmed it is to open in London Victoria this winter after taking on the former Jamie’s Italian site.

New York's Dante named The World’s Best Bar

04-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Dante, the Italian-style aperitivo bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village, has been named the best bar in the world at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2019 that took place yesterday (3 October) in London.

Profits fall at Rick Stein's hospitality empire

03-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

Profits at Rick Stein’s hospitality empire halved in 2018, with the company blaming rising business rates and wage costs.

Chick ‘n’ Sours to open fourth London site

03-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Carl Clarke and David Wolanski are to open a fourth Chick ‘n’ Sours restaurant on Artillery Passage in Spitalfields next month.

The Lowdown: Snackmasters

03-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Fred Sirieix has been branded a “monster” after snapping a KitKat the wrong way on Channel 4's Snackmasters.

Prezzo reports £29m loss following CVA

03-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

Prezzo saw operating losses halve to £29.7m in 2018 after closing nearly 100 restaurants under a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

Elizabeth Haigh to top the bill at The Borough Market Kitchen

03-Oct-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Former Pidgin chef Elizabeth Haigh is to launch a Singaporean counter restaurant in The Borough Market Kitchen, an upcoming communal eating space housing 25 street food stalls in the famed central London market.

Judy Joo to launch Korean fried chicken concept

02-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Chef Judy Joo is to open a Korean fried chicken restaurant at Westfield London shopping centre in November.

Flat Iron to launch feasting concept in collaboration with The Winemakers Club

02-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

London-based steak restaurant group Flat Iron is set to launch a spin-off feasting concept close to Liverpool Street station later this month, in collaboration with The Winemakers Club.

Dishoom to open in Birmingham

02-Oct-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Dishoom will open its third restaurant outside London early next year within Birmingham’s £700m Paradise development.

How I Got Here: Nick Buckland

02-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Nick Buckland is co-founder and chef at Yard Sale Pizza, which this week opened its fifth London restaurant on Hackney Road complete with a new, dedicated calzone menu.

National Living Wage rise could cause "unprecedented" cost pressures

01-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

The Government’s plan to further increase the National Living Wage (NLW) over the next five years could cause an “unprecedented cost increase for employers” trade body UKHospitality has warned.

Amazonico set for London opening next month

01-Oct-2019 By Joe Lutrario

High profile rainforest-themed Madrid restaurant Amazonico will open its London outpost in mid-November following the signing of a brand new lease last month.

The Ritz chef Ian Musgrave to represent UK at the Bocuse d’Or

01-Oct-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The Ritz London sous chef Ian Musgrave will represent the UK at global culinary competition the Bocuse d’Or after seeing off competition from three other young British chefs at the Restaurant Show.