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Friday Five: the week's top news stories

26-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Civerinos launches third pizza bar in Edinburgh

25-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Italian street food company Civerinos has launched its third pizza bar in Edinburgh.

The Lowdown: YO! Sushi's conveyor belt-less restaurant

25-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

In an apparent bid to broaden the brand’s appeal, YO! Sushi is set to open its first restaurant this summer without a ‘kaiten’ conveyor belt.

Latest opening: The Flint House

24-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The Gingerman Restaurants Group has opened a stylish restaurant and bar in a newly created street within Brighton's The Lanes.

Simon Anderson: "We look for young, independent chef-driven businesses"

24-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The Market Halls co-founder on the reinvention of the food halls concept, how it works and what the future looks like for the business.

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Nyetimber challenges preconceptions over sweeter styles of sparkling wine

23-Apr-2019 By Restaurant

The English wine pioneer has introduced a slightly sweeter style of fizz that gives restaurants greater versatility with food pairings.

How I Got Here: Philip Inzani

18-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The London-born restaurateur founded London’s Polo Bar, which stays open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Lowdown: National Steak Day

18-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Next Thursday, 25 April, will be the inaugural National Steak Day, offering 25% off steaks at more than 150 restaurants across the UK.

UK's largest food hall to open this summer

18-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Market Hall’s flagship West End venue is to open in the summer, and according to the group it will be the largest food hall in the country.

Time for a chain reaction?

18-Apr-2019 By Tony Naylor

CVAs offer a lifeline for struggling chains. But, long term, can the very notion of a ‘quality chain’ survive this current casual dining crisis?

Latest opening: Lucknow 49

17-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

DUM Biryani founder Dhruv Mittal has arrived in Mayfair with Lucknow 49, a restaurant inspired by the northern Indian city that’s close to the Taj Mahal.

Loyalty card: how technology can help up your customer marketing game

17-Apr-2019 By Fiona Griffiths

Securing repeat business is a critical part of running a successful restaurant. While it can be challenging to cut through the digital noise, technology can be a huge asset for savvy operators.

Hackney's Rawduck to close due to 'challenging market conditions'

17-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

Restaurant and natural wine bar Rawduck in London’s Hackney is to close its doors after five years in its current site.

Patty & Bun to launch two spin-off brands

16-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossman has created two spin-off brands: a chicken concept called Jefferies and a stripped back burger concept called Smash Patty.

Bill's refurb to reach a quarter of its sites by this summer

16-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Bill’s restaurant group is planning to roll out its refurbishment plan to reach a quarter of its estate by this summer.

Vinoteca to open its first regional site

15-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Wine bar and restaurant group Vinoteca is to open its first regional site in Birmingham City Centre’s Paradise development.

Friday Five: the week's top news stories

12-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Cracking victory for Smoking Goat as it retains Scotch Egg Challenge to spot

11-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Smoking Goat has taken the top spot at the annual Scotch Egg Challenge for the second year running.

The Lowdown: Eaten

11-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

An app that invites users to rate specific dishes they ate at a restaurant is hoping to revolutionise the way consumers share and discover new food.

Bone Daddies founder launches first international restaurant

11-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Bone Daddies and Flesh & Buns founder Ross Shonhan has launched his first international restaurant, in Dubai.

How I Got Here: Matt Brown

11-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Hawksmoor's executive chef has a premier league CV that includes spells in some of London's most iconic kitchens, including The Ritz, La Tante Claire and The Capital.

Harwood Arms co-founder to open second hotel restaurant

10-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

The restaurateur and co-owner of the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms in Fulham is partnering with the St James’s Hotel Group to open a second restaurant within a Hotel Indigo site later this year.

Is your restaurant throwing away its profits? Seven ways to cut food waste

10-Apr-2019 By Philip Simpson

It’s hard to believe but the UK ranks 24th in the world when it comes to reducing food waste. Philip Simpson, commercial director of ReFood, the UK’s leading food waste recycler, believes we can do better.

Brighton's Silo on track to relocate to London after £500k crowdfund

09-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

Brighton’s Silo restaurant is on track to relocate to London after a crowdfunding campaign towards its planned new home hit its £500,000 target.

London Shell Co. to open floating restaurant on Regent’s Canal

09-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

The London Shell Co. is to launch its second permanent, floating restaurant on the Regent’s Canal in June.

The Set's Dan Kenny on why he’s ditching set menus

09-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Dan Kenny recently took full responsibility for F&B at trendy Brighton hotel The Set. His changes include ditching the hotel’s set menu concept and introducing a big discount for NHS, teachers and hospitality workers.

The Restaurant Group puts further 22 sites on the market

09-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Restaurant Group (TRG) has confirmed it has put a further 22 sites on the market.

MasterChef semi-finalist Nisha Parmar consults on Masala and Coal menu

08-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

MasterChef 2018 semi-finalist Nisha Parmar has consulted on the menu of a fusion Indian bar and restaurant that is to open in Ruislip on 13 April.

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon to close in Covent Garden

08-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, the London restaurant opened by the eponymous late French chef in 2006, is to close its Covent Garden site on 14 April.

Former Pidgin head chef to open first restaurant

08-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Ex-Pidgin head chef Adolfo De Cecco is to open his first solo restaurant in Clapton this week (10 April).

Mamma's boys: the founders of Big Mamma on their London plans

08-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

French restaurant group Big Mamma has burst onto the London restaurant scene with the bright and bold Gloria. With a second restaurant on the cards, its two founders have big plans for the capital.

Friday Five: the week's top news

05-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Preet Tandi to open Japanese-Mexican restaurant Colchester Kitchen

05-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

A Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant is opening at hotel and wedding venue Prested Hall Hotel in Colchester later this year.

Russian-based tech-focused pizzeria brand Dodo to come alive in Coventry

05-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Russian-based tech-focused pizzeria brand Dodo Pizza will open a second restaurant in the UK later this month.

Bistro with beds to open in the Lake District

05-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

A ‘bistro with beds’ is to open on the family-run Broadrayne Farm in Grasmere, in the Lake District, this summer.

Flash Grilled: Nacho Manzano

05-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The chef-patron at Casa Marcial, a two Michelin starred restaurant tucked in the mountains of Asturias, is also part of the Ibérica restaurant group, which operates eight restaurants across the UK.

Gaucho and M combo will create 'stronger steakhouse group'

05-Apr-2019 By James Wallin

The combining of steakhouses Gaucho and M Restaurants will create a “three-pronged approach to expansion across the UK”, according to chief executive Martin Williams.

The Soak restaurant to open in London's Victoria with a focus on fermenting and brining

05-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

A restaurant that focuses on using soaking, fermenting, steeping and brining techniques will open in London Victoria later this month.

How I Got Here: Miles Kirby

05-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The New Zealand born co-founder of restaurant and coffee-roaster Caravan oversees a growing five-strong group in London.

National Steak Day founder: "The meat industry is under siege"

05-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Meat-focused restaurants are under siege from the growing presence of animal rights activists, according to a leading steakhouse operator.

Jackson + Rye closes fourth restaurant in just over a year

02-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

Cote has closed the original Jackson + Rye restaurant in Soho after five years of trading.

Grind closes crowdfunding campaign at £3.5m

02-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

London coffee and restaurant brand Grind has closed its crowdfunding drive after raising almost £3.5m.

Former River Café chef to head up Portobello Road restaurant

02-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

A modern European restaurant and late-night bar is to open on the site of London’s Portobello Gold public house, which closed back in 2017.

Generation Next: Cin Cin

02-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The Italian small plates specialist started life in a converted Fiat 850. Owner David Toscano describes its growth to two venues in East Sussex

Restaurant radar: April 2019

01-Apr-2019 By Restaurant

From Mark Greenaway's return to the Scottish capital to a second bun in the oven in Chinatown, here's the hot new restaurant openings for April.

Loungers set to float on stock market

01-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Loungers intends to float on the London Stock Exchange as it looks to further fuel expansion plans.

Byron appoints former La Tasca boss as new CEO

29-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

Byron has appointed Simon Wilkinson, former head of La Tasca, as CEO.

Pascal Aussignac to relaunch Chip + Fish as Catch Me

29-Mar-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Club Gascon chef Pascal Aussignac is relaunching his Westfield London fish concept Chip + Fish as the more upmarket Catch Me in May.

Flash-grilled: Gizzi Erskine

29-Mar-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The chef, food writer and TV personality launched plant-based brand F!LTH with Rose Ferguson back in 2017. Its signature burger will soon become a permanent fixture on the menu at Soho House's Mollie’s Motel.

Friday Five: the week's top news

29-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week