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Development duo: Jonathan Swaine and Paul Dickinson have created a wide food range

Business Profile: Fuller's

By Joe Lutrario

Brewer and pub operator Fuller's has successfully delivered its vision of a food-led future and its premium positioning and careful expansion policy is paying dividends.

Dub Jam is a fast-casual jerk BBQ rum shack concept launched by Adventure Bars

Dub Jam eyes London-wide expansion

By Ruth Williams

Dub Jam, the Caribbean bar and restaurant concept, has launched a fundraising round via crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to expand to another eight London venues over the next three years.

Jean-Christophe Novelli will be back behind the stove later this year with the launch of his restaurant at the Doubletree by Hilton in Liverpool

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Jean-Christophe Novelli on his return to restaurants

By Joe Lutrario

After a six-year break from the restaurant industry, the UK’s most Gallic celebrity chef is back with plans to open a large brasserie at the new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Liverpool.

Pop-up restaurant Beer & Buns will run for six months at K10 in Appold Street, London

Me Love Sushi's Julian Bartlett to run Beer & Buns pop-up at K10

By Emma Eversham

Former Me Love Sushi operations director Julian Bartlett has launched a pop-up venture within contemporary Japanese restaurant K10 that will aim to 'satisfy London's growing hunger for Japanese izakaya style eating and drinking'. 

The Curious Pig, Geronimo Inns' next pub to open, will be an extension of the Betjeman Arms (pictured) at the opposite end of St Pancras station

Geronimo Inns outlines plans for 2015

By Mark Wingett

Geronimo Inns, the Young’s-owned pub group, has secured two new sites to open in the autumn following three openings over the next few months. 

Surya Hotels has acquired The George hotel in Colchester

Surya acquires Colchester hotel

By Carina Perkins

Surya Hotels has acquired a former Bespoke hotel, The George in Colchester, after several months of negotiation.

Allergy aware: outlets are complying to legislation in varying degrees

Diner's death is 'wake-up call for industry'

By Joe Lutrario

The death of a woman, who had a suspected allergic reaction after eating at a Manchester restaurant, is a wake-up call to restaurateurs to embrace new allergen laws.

A bit on the side: restaurants maximise revenue with innovative add-ons

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A bit on the side: restaurants maximise revenue with innovative add-ons

By Carina Perkins

Soaring costs, changing consumer demands and the rise of the big brands mean independent eateries can’t afford to rest on their laurels. BigHospitality looks at some innovative ways that restaurants are extending their offer to maximise returns and keep...

Porky's outlines 2015 expansion plans

Porky's outlines 2015 expansion plans

By Ruth Williams

Porky’s, the Memphis BBQ restaurant, is rolling out four sites this year as part of its plan to reach 10 over the next two years, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Report.

David Carter of Smokestak, the barbecue street food concept currently at The Tasting Room at Broadgate Ice Rink

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David Carter of Smokestak on why he swapped fine dining for barbecue

By Emma Eversham

A former front-of-house manager at Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's and Roka, Barbudian David Carter turned his back on fine-dining in 2013 to launch barbecue street-food concept Smokestak which is currently in situ at The Tasting Room at Broadgate Ice...

Hakkasan has unveiled plans to open 15 restaurants and a hotel in the UK

Hakkasan plans 15 restaurants and hotel in the UK

By Ruth Williams

International hospitality group Hakkasan is looking to more than double its estate in 2015 with the opening of 15 new restaurants across its portfolio of brands, including a new concept called Ling Ling.

Caribbean resort operator Sandals is looking for staff to work at its growing restaurant portfolio

Sandals seeks UK chefs for growing restaurant portfolio

By Emma Eversham

Luxury Caribbean resort operator Sandals has started a recruitment drive for skilled chefs to work within its growing restaurant portfolio as it looks to 'offer guests the most comprehensive dining experience possible'.

For the first time in its 104-year history The Goring will close its doors to allow important renovation work to be carried out

The Goring to close for refurbishment

By Emma Eversham

The Goring hotel will close its doors today (27 January) for the first time in its 104-year history to allow refurbishment work on its lobby to be completed. 

Steak of the Art has opened a second site in Cardiff following the success of its first restaurant in Bristol

Steak of the Art opens Cardiff restaurant

By Noli Dinkovski

Steak of the Art, the restaurant concept that serves steaks and other meats in an art gallery setting, has opened a second site in Cardiff.

The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, topped the list of the top 50 gastropubs this year

The Sportsman named top UK gastropub

By Noli Dinkovski

The Sportsman, in Seasalter, Kent, was been voted the best gastropub in the country by a select band of influential industry experts.

Signature Living 2015 expansion plans

Signature Living starts 2015 on a high note

By Emma Eversham

Liverpool's serviced apartment and hotel operator Signature Living has reported starting 2015 on a high note with New Year bookings up 40 per cent on the previous year. 

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