Restaurant Openings

Nespresso opens first London café

Nespresso opens first London café

By Sophie Witts

Nespresso – the coffee capsule brand endorsed by actor George Clooney- has opened the doors of its first London café.

The number of searches for the UK from overseas tourists have

Brexit sparks UK hotel search surge

By Emma Eversham

The leave result from Britain's EU referendum has led to a surge in the number of searches for UK hotels and holidays from overseas tourists as they look to take advantage of a weakened pound. 

Henry Harris (right) has left the Dog & Badger which opens its new bedrooms next week

Henry Harris cuts ties with The Dog & Badger before launch

By Emma Eversham

Former Racine chef Henry Harris has left his job as chef-patron at The Dog & Badger, the Buckinghamshire bar and restaurant he was planning to re-launch this month due to 'artistic differences' with the owner. 

SACO

SACO launches serviced apartment brand Locke

By Emma Eversham

SACO The Serviced Apartment Company has launched a lifestyle-led aparthotel brand called Locke designed to appeal to tech-savvy business travellers. 

The bottom line: Why your business needs great toilets

The bottom line: Why your business needs great toilets

By Hannah Thompson

Toilets are often the first and last thing your customers see, and too important to be left to chance. From design to lighting to cleanliness, we report on how the smallest rooms can make the biggest impact

Ormer Mayfair announces stellar new management team

Ormer Mayfair announces stellar new management team

By Hannah Thompson

Shaun Rankin’s soon-to-open Ormer Mayfair site will have a team with previous experience including the Michelin-starred Restaurant Sat Bains, Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s, and Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, it has been announced.

The Alary brothers will launch Blanchette East in August

Blanchette founders plan further London restaurants

By Sophie Witts

The brothers behind Soho’s French bistro Blanchette have revealed that they are keen to open a third London restaurant following the opening of their second venue later this year.

Ricci's Tapas and Cicchetti in Halifax. Its second site will open in Leeds next month.

The Ricci Group to expand into Leeds

By Emma Eversham

Halifax-based restaurant group The Ricci Group is expanding its business into Leeds with the opening of Ricci's Tapas and Cicchetti and 53 Degrees North. 

10 tips for successful al fresco dining

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10 tips for successful al fresco dining

By Steven Pike

Steven Pike, managing director of guest experience management company HospitalityGEM, gives his top 10 tips to hospitality operators looking to make a success of their al fresco dining. 

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