Latest

The Lowdown: Ibrahim Dogus

24-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

A politician and restaurateur has received death threats for adding anti-Brexit messages to his customer's bills.

Thunderbird Fried Chicken backed by TriSpan

24-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

London street food brand Thunderbird Fried Chicken has received an investment from private equity group TriSpan to support its expansion.

Bhatia's former right hand man to helm new Southern Indian restaurant

23-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Former Rasoi and Vineet Bhatia London (VBL) head chef Manmeet Singh Bali is to helm a new Southern Indian restaurant in Marylebone.

Beer + Burger Store to open third London restaurant

23-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Burgeoning London restaurant group Beer + Burger Store is to open a third site, in King’s Cross, this week.

Chefs’ Choice Awards 2019 finalists revealed

23-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The finalists for the Chefs’ Choice Awards 2019 have been revealed ahead of a glittering awards event in early March.

Claridge's finally confirms Eleven Madison Park team restaurant

23-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Claridge’s has finally confirmed that the team behind Eleven Madison Park in New York are to open a restaurant at the hotel this year.

Patisserie Holdings calls in administrators

22-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Patisserie Holdings has called in the administrators after being unable to renew its bank facilities.

French chef receives unwanted two Michelin stars

22-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

A French chef who asked to be stripped of his Michelin stars was surprised to find his restaurant back in the latest edition of the guide on Monday.

How Flight Club hit the bullseye with its darts-based concept

22-Jan-2019 By Mel Flaherty

Flight Club is fusing technology and food and drink to create a concept that can be rolled out across the country.

The AA reveals new three and four rosette restaurants

22-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The AA has named 19 new restaurants that have received its higher-level three and four rosette ratings.

PROMOTED FEATURE

Be a Bookings Boss: Take control of your costs and reservations

21-Jan-2019 By ResDiary

ResDiary on how restaurateurs can take control of their bills, reservations, and say goodbye to commission for good.

Key industry figures to participate in 'Back to the Floor 4'

18-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Leading figures in the hospitality industry are once again taking to the dining room for the fourth annual gala charity dinner Back to the Floor.

Restaurant Eats Out: Coal Drops Yard

18-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurant headed to London's recently opened Coal Drops Yard development for its latest Eats Out food and drink tour.

Brixton Village launches restaurant incubator with London chefs

18-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Brixton Village has launched a restaurant incubator programme, ‘Brixton Kitchen’, to find the next big name in food.

Latest opening: Burger & Beyond

18-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

High profile street food outfit Burger & Beyond has launched its first restaurant.

Friday Five: the week's top news

18-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week.

The Lowdown: Supermac’s versus McDonald’s

17-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario and Helen Salter

The Irish fast food chain has won a court battle with the golden arches and may now be able to bring its restaurants to the rest of the EU.

My Million Pound Menu hopefuls to pop-up at Hush in Mayfair

17-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Nepalese food concept XXVI, now renamed as KityCow, has secured investment from Hush restaurant owner Jamie Barber and Atul Kochhar despite failing to secure investment on TV show My Million Pound Menu.

World's 50 Best Restaurants announces major changes for 2019

17-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The World's 50 Best Restaurants has announced that restaurants that have previously topped its list will no longer feature in the annual rankings from 2019.

Korean restaurant Unimini to open in the City

17-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

A Korean concept from the team behind fried chicken brand CheeMC is launching in central London.

We read it for you: this month's crop of new books reviewed

17-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Restaurant magazine runs down the latest publications that should be gracing your shelves.

PizzaExpress to enter food to go sector

17-Jan-2019 By James Wallin

PizzaExpress is to launch spin-off brand, ZA, next month with an all-dining offer centred around pizza slices, BigHospitality's sister website MCA has learnt.

London tapas bar launches crowdfund for second restaurant

16-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

London wine and tapas bar L’Oculto has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the opening of a restaurant and wine bar in Brockley.

Latest opening: Farzi Café

16-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

London's latest high-profile Indian restaurant launch offers a modern yet authentic take on subcontinental cuisine.

The Treby Arms closes over a year after losing Michelin star

16-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Treby Arms gastropub in Devon has closed just over a year after it lost its Michelin star.

Kent's Chapter One to reopen next month with a more modern approach

15-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Chef-patron Andrew McLeish’s restaurant Chapter One is re-launching next month following a six-figure refurbishment.

What to expect at The Foodservice Show and The Professional Kitchen Show 2019

15-Jan-2019 By Restaurant

The Foodservice Show and The Professional Kitchen Show are returning to NEC Birmingham on 22-23 January.

Original Ed's Easy Diner to reopen as Slim Chickens

15-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has closed the original Ed’s Easy Diner restaurant in London’s Soho and will reopen it under the Slim Chickens brand next month.

The Culpeper team to double up with the opening of The Buxton

15-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The team behind popular Shoreditch pub and restaurant with rooms The Culpeper is to open a second, similar, venture nearby in the capital.

Hampshire restaurant at centre of pink burger row closes

15-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The Southsea restaurant at the centre of a row over pink burgers has closed its doors after running out of cash to pay its legal bills.

Zero heroes: 10 booze-free drinks to raise your Dry January game

15-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

One in three people aged 16-24 never drink alcohol, but that doesn’t mean they’re not out for a good time. Here’s 10 drinks to keep their pub high this Dry January.

Chef José Pizarro to open Surrey pub

15-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Spanish chef José Pizarro has announced he is to open a pub with rooms in Surrey this March.

Edinburgh's Söderberg group to make London debut

14-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Edinburgh café and bakery group Söderberg is to open its first London site, in Soho, this month.

Flat Iron receives £5m funding towards expansion

14-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Steak restaurant chain Flat Iron has received a £5m funding package from alternative lender ThinCats.

What would chefs like to see happen in the hospitality industry in 2019?

14-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

You heard their predictions for the year, but what would chefs actually like to happen in 2019?

Mowgli lines up second Manchester restaurant

11-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Indian street food group Mowgli is to open its second Manchester restaurant later this month.

Friday Five: the week's top news

11-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

We round up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Who or what do chefs want to see come to the UK in 2019?

11-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

We asked members of the industry which chef, restaurant or cuisine they would like to see arrive in the UK this year.

The Alchemist confirms further London openings

10-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Alchemist, the restaurant and cocktail bar group, has confirmed plans to open a fourth London site in 2019.

The Lowdown: chromotherapy menus

10-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Soho’s Chotto Matte has launched a chromotherapy food and cocktail menu in collaboration with Island Poké.

What do you think 2019 will bring for the restaurant industry?

10-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

We asked industry members for their predictions on what 2019 might hold for the restaurant sector.

Restaurant's Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 winners revealed

09-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The winners of Restaurant magazine's annual Readers’ Choice Awards have been revealed.

Loungers set to open 25 new sites in 2019

09-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

All-day dining restaurant group Loungers will continue its ambitious expansion plans, with the opening of a further 25 sites this year.

Seven things we want to see in the hospitality industry in 2019

09-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

Our wish-list for this year includes a plan to end no-shows, a more diverse workforce and a high street restaurant revival.

Polpetto restaurant site put up for sale

09-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The site of Polpetto, the Polpo group’s Italian-inspired restaurant in Soho, has been put on the market.

Last year's My Million Pound Menu contestants - where are they now?

08-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

With the second series of My Million Pound Menu airing this evening, we take a look at what last year’s crop of contestants are up to now.

Bonnie Gull co-founder to launch Chelsea restaurant and fishmongers

08-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Bonnie Gull co-founder Alex Hunter is to open a fishmongers cum seafood bar in Chelsea this April.

Pizza chain run by industry veterans launches £400k crowdfund

08-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Fledging sourdough pizza chain Three Joes has launched a £400,000 crowdfunding campaign towards its expansion.

MEATliquor Brixton closes, but looks to relocate

08-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

MEATailer has closed its MEATliquor Brixton restaurant after five years at the Market Row site in south London.

'Craft' pasta restaurant to open second site

07-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Andrew Macleod’s pasta restaurant Emilia’s is to open a second site, in Aldgate, this February.