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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.

Patisserie Valerie launches winter menu and rebrand

Is this the future of Patisserie Valerie?

By Sophie Witts

The bakery chain is overhauling its menu and branding, promising ‘no more frozen pies in microwaves’. Can it secure its place on the high street?

Latest opening Sabroso fast casual restaurant bar at Westfield London

Latest opening: Sabroso

By James McAllister

Lima London founders Gabriel and Jose-Luis Gonzalez have opened Sabroso at Westfield London, a Venezuelan-inspired concept inspired by the food of their childhood.

Smoke & Dough opens debut restaurant in Liverpool

Smoke & Dough opens debut site

By James McAllister

An American-Italian restaurant featuring an ‘interactive’ barbecue element has opened its debut site within the Liverpool ONE development.

Latest opening: Kolamba restaurant in Soho

Latest opening: Kolamba

By James McAllister

Kolamba has arrived in Soho, inspired by the bold flavours of Sri Lankan home-cooking and with a mission to serve a more authentic take on the island’s vibrant cuisine.

The Chefs’ Choice Awards 2020

The Chefs’ Choice Awards 2020

By Restaurant

The Chefs’ Choice Awards are back, once again giving foodservice suppliers a golden opportunity to benchmark and showcase their products

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.

Chiltern Firehouse Chef Patrick Powell restaurant Allegra opened on seventh floor of east London's The Stratford

Latest opening: Allegra

By Stefan Chomka

Patrick Powell's long-awaited restaurant has finally opened on the seventh floor of east London's The Stratford

Parisian noodle house Yen to close its London restaurant after just two years

Yen to leave London after two years

By James McAllister

Parisian noodle house Yen is to close its London outpost after just two years, with the general manager saying it has been unable to offer its signature soba noodles since June.

Jollibee set to open second UK restaurant in Liverpool

Jollibee set for Liverpool

By James McAllister

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is pushing forward with its regional expansion plans with the opening of a second UK site in Liverpool.

Hedge funds circle PizzaExpress

Hedge funds circle PizzaExpress

By James McAllister

A hedge fund that shared a multibillion-pound bounty after making bets on the collapsed Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers is among those reportedly circling debt-laden dining chain PizzaExpress.

Just Eat reports 25% rise in revenue

Just Eat reports revenue rise of 25%

By James McAllister

Online food delivery platform Just Eat has reported a 25% increase in year to year group revenue - up to £247.5m - for the third quarter of 2019.

Full Market Halls West End line-up confirmed

Full Market Halls West End line-up confirmed

By James McAllister

Market Halls' upcoming West End venue will feature a new concept from chef Angelo Sato, and a third site for Alex Peffly and Z He’s Chinese crépe brand Pleasant Lady.

Decimo restaurant opening Peter Sanchez-Iglesias at The Standard London hotel

Latest opening: Decimo

By Joe Lutrario

High profile Bristolian chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias is at the helm of a swish new restaurant atop trendy King’s Cross hotel The Standard, London

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.

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