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Plant powered: seven vegan burgers under the microscope

By James McAllister

From the recent opening of Neil Rankin's Simplicity Burger to the rising popularity of jackfruit, plant-based patties are firmly on trend. We explore seven different approaches to serving vegan burgers.

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Why restaurants should revive the bar

By Johnnie Walker

How can the restaurant industry benefit from serving cocktails before and after food? In partnership with Gordon’s, Johnnie Walker and Baileys.

The Lowdown: selfie etiquette

The Lowdown: selfie etiquette

By James McAllister

Emma Thompson has reportedly stepped in to try to save the job of a waiter who was suspended after asking the actress for a selfie as she dined at Brown's Hotel in Mayfair.

Why London landlords are turning to short-term restaurant residencies

The rise of the residency restaurant

By Sophie Witts

London landlords are becoming increasingly nervous about signing restaurants up for long leases following several high-profile closures, according to a leading property expert.

Odeon to launch luxury dine-in cinema concept with waiter service in Islington Square

The Lowdown: Odeon Luxe & Dine

By James McAllister

Odeon has announced plans to launch a luxury dine-in cinema concept in Islington Square by the end of the year.

Rappers and restaurants: Sweet Chick Nas, Rick Ross Wingstop Wahlburgers Mark Wahlberg Snoop Dogg

The Lowdown: rappers and restaurants

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.

The Lowdown on PizzaExpress debt, crunch talks with creditors, and future of its restaurants

The Lowdown: PizzaExpress

By James McAllister

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

The Lowdown: Snackmasters Fred Sirieix branded a “monster” after snapping KitKat the wrong way

The Lowdown: Snackmasters

By James McAllister

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

Marc Veyrat (R) at the 2018 Michelin Guide France announcement

The Lowdown: Marc Veyrat versus Michelin

By James McAllister

French chef Marc Veyrat says he plans to sue Michelin claiming the awards body downgraded his restaurant because an inspector wrongly identified cheddar cheese in a soufflé.

Push the button: our annual deep dive into the world of restaurant tech

Push the button

By Fiona Griffiths

Our annual analysis of the restaurant technology landscape contains insight from the biggest in the business.

The Lowdown: Rutland's last stand against fast food restaurant giant McDonald's

The Lowdown: Rutland's last stand

By James McAllister

McDonald’s hopes to open a restaurant in Rutland, which would make it the last county in England to be conquered by the Golden Arches. However, local resistance could derail the chain’s plans.

The Lowdown: the Tóu Dog by katsu sando pioneers Tóu by TĀTĀ Eatery

The Lowdown: the Tóu Dog

By James McAllister

Tóu by TĀTĀ Eatery, one of the London’s katsu sando pioneers, has launched its own gourmet hotdog; could this be the start of another foodie phenomenon?

The Lowdown BrewDog's Boris beer

The Lowdown: BrewDog's Boris beer

By James McAllister

BrewDog has decided to protest the actions of Prime Minster Boris Johnson with the launch of a new beer named Hello My Name Is (Unelected) Boris.

The Lowdown: Labour's lobster law

The Lowdown: Labour's lobster law

By James McAllister

Labour has revealed plans to ban boiling lobsters alive if they get into power, as part of its new animal welfare manifesto.

The hearth of least resistance; what to consider when choosing a pizza oven

The hearth of least resistance

By Restaurant magazine

What to consider when choosing a pizza oven, including extraction, capacity and fuel types.

Great British Bake Off judge and restaurateur Prue Leith to advise on hospital food review announced by government

Prue Leith to advise on hospital food review

By James McAllister

Great British Bake Off judge and restaurateur Prue Leith is to advise on a review announced by the government today (23 August) into hospital food.

The Lowdown National Burger Day

The Lowdown: National Burger Day

By James McAllister

Today (22 August) is National Burger Day, and a number of the UK’s patty professionals are looking to mark the day in their own special ways.

The Lowdown Black Food Festival in London

The Lowdown: Black Food Festival

By James McAllister

Next month, London will play host to an international festival showcasing black foods from across the world.

Theresa the robotic waitress restaurant technology

The Lowdown: Theresa the robotic waitress

By James McAllister

Tea room and restaurant chain The Tea Terrace claims to be the first in the UK and Europe to order in a robotic waitress to serve its customers.

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