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Behind the Brigade at The Ritz: Part Four

Behind the Brigade at The Ritz: Part Four

By Sophie Witts

The fourth episode of our Behind the Brigade series - sponsored by Nisbets - sees The Ritz's executive chef John Williams give us a tour of the dining rooms.

Restaurant Eats Out: Covent Garden Frenchie, Floral by Lima, Farzi Cafe

Restaurant Eats Out: Covent Garden

By Joe Lutrario

From Parisian bistro chic to creative Indian food, Covent Garden and its immediate surrounds has no shortage of interesting places to eat.

Premium on-trade wine report

Premium wine sales hold value in tricky market

By Joe Lutrario

On-trade wine volumes are falling, but value is proving to be far more resilient in top restaurants, bars and pubs as consumers continue to explore and trade-up to higher quality wines.

Publican Awards winners

Publican Awards winners revealed

By Joe Lutrario

The Liberation Group, Cirrus Inns and Inception Group were among the winners at the Publican Awards 2019, which took place in London last night.

Credit: Jérôme-Galland

Latest opening: Gloria

By Joe Lutrario

France's Big Mamma group has landed in Shoreditch with the 'least Brexit-compatible restaurant in the UK'.

Polpo to enter CVA with planned closures

Polpo to enter CVA with planned closures

By Sophie Witts

The Polpo restaurant group is to enter in to a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) after plans were approved by 98% of creditors today (8 March).

Pizza Express opens new restaurant Za

Latest opening: Za

By Joe Lutrario

PizzaExpress is out for a slice of the grab-and-go sector with the first major shake-up of its formula in decades.

Ambulo Sheffield restaurant opening Arctic Monkeys

Opening of the month: Ambulo

By Tony Naylor

The Rockingham Group’s first foray into the restaurant world is a clever, all-day affair that offers multiple price points and channels Sheffield’s unpretentious attitude.

Under the Knife: Inside the mind of chef Sat Bains

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Under the Knife: Inside the mind of Sat Bains

By Stefan Chomka

The chef behind Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham on pressure, succession, and why he's going to spend the rest of his career perfecting 10 courses.

Boparan to close 27 Ed's Easy Diner and Giraffe restaurants

Boparan to close 27 Ed's Easy Diner and Giraffe restaurants

By Stefan Chomka

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is the latest casual dining group to explore entering into a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), with the company looking to close 27 of its Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner restaurants.

Casual Dining Group focusing on delivery-only brands

Casual Dining Group focusing on delivery-only brands

By Sophie Witts

Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Café Rouge operator Casual Dining Group (CDG) will focus on developing its concessions and delivery-only businesses this year because it has “never been more competitive” for high street restaurants.

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