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Santo Remedio to re-open as it launches £40k crowdfund bid

Santo Remedio to re-open as it launches £40k crowdfund bid

By Hannah Thompson

Santo Remedio, the Mexican-style ‘cantina’ that was forced to close its Shoreditch site after just five months of business, is to re-open pending the success of its new crowdfunding campaign and guest chef series.

New restaurant openings Radar: May 2017

Restaurant Radar: Openings May 2017

By Hannah Thompson

From already-celebrity-filled The Ned, the new Duck & Waffle Local from the sky-high site of the same name, and a higher-end take from the Bao team, we round up this month's openings to watch

María Fernanda Di Giacobbe Basque World Culinary Prize chocolate

María Fernanda Di Giacobbe on the power of chocolate

Winner of the Basque Culinary World Prize 2016, María Fernanda Di Giacobbe, works to empower disadvantaged women in Venezuela through chocolate production. As the 2017 prize approaches its deadline for nominations, we caught up with her to understand...

Opening of the week: Del 74

Opening of the week: Del 74

By Hannah Thompson

Jorge Felizardo, who co-founded Taberna Mercado with Nuno Mendes, has launched this buzzy addition to London's taco scene.

Ed Balls to headline 2017 hospitality summit

Ed Balls to headline 2017 hospitality summit

By Sophie Witts

Former shadow chancellor and Strictly Come Dancing star Ed Balls has been announced as keynote speaker at this year’s hospitality and tourism summit in London.

Career Job Changes People Moves April 2017

People On The Move: April 2017

From Simon Rogan leaving Claridge's, Neil Moffitt stepping down from Hakkasan, and new senior roles at The Principal Hotels Group and Hotel du Vin, it's been an eventful month. We round up the key movers

Pub design is no small beer

MONTHLY COLUMN

Pub design? It’s no small beer

As pubs scramble to reposition themselves for the 21st century, too many are embracing ruinous interior design

Is music right in your restaurant

FEATURE

Pump up the volume: Is the music right in your restaurant?

By Tony Naylor

Video by Hannah Thompson         Noisy music in restaurants is a contentious issue. Yet for many restaurateurs, music is crucial in adding warmth to their venues. Others are going further, and really rocking out as their USP. Is it time to fine-tune your...

Seven ways to run an effective loyalty program

ASK THE EXPERTS

Seven ways to run an effective loyalty program

By Tim Brown

Tim Brown, senior director, sales consulting for food and beverage EMEA Oracle Hospitality, shares the results of a recent survey conducted by the hospitality technology solutions company on restaurant loyalty schemes.

Martin Chiffers / Sugar Championships 2017 senior winner sculpture

Martin Chiffers on why “pastry chefs must do sugar art"

By Hannah Thompson

Martin Chiffers, pastry chef and former president of international Pastry Team UK, co-judged the 2017 UK Sugar Championships last week. We caught up with him to talk key skills, and keeping the art of sugar alive

D&D London to open second New York restaurant

D&D London to open second New York restaurant

By Hannah Thompson

The D&D London restaurant group is to open a new brasserie concept in Manhattan's Hudson Yards development, which will be co-curated by USA chef Thomas Keller.

Indian restaurants video Restaurant Eats Out: New Wave Indian

WATCH: Restaurant Eats Out: New Wave Indian

By Joe Lutrario

In Restaurant magazine’s third Eats Out event, we explored London’s burgeoning new wave Indian scene, including Tandoor Chophouse, Talli Joe, and Hoppers

Wahaca's Mark Selby on life after norovirus

Tacos on trial: How Wahaca bounced back from norovirus

By Mark Wingett

Mexican chain Wahaca was gearing up to celebrate 10 years of success, until it was hit by a norovirus outbreak last November, resulting in it cancelling its annual Day of the Dead festival and pulling out of a new opening. But, as co-founder Mark Selby...

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