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Friday Five: the week's top news

By Joe Lutrario

Our most read articles this week include the death of pioneering chef Nico Ladenis and the upcoming closure of Marcus Wareing's eponymous restaurant at The Berkeley hotel.

Stonegate’s decision to introduce dynamic pricing at some of its venues at peak times has reawakened a debate about the pros and cons of the practice

The Lowdown: dynamic pricing

By James McAllister

Stonegate’s decision to introduce dynamic pricing at some of its venues at peak times has reawakened a debate about the pros and cons of the practice.

YO! returns to profit

YO! returns to profit

By Finn Scott-Delany

Sushi brand YO! returned to profitability in the UK in 2022 as it saw a strong rebound in footfall post-pandemic.

Former Patisserie Valerie CFO charged with fraud

Former Patisserie Valerie CFO charged with fraud

By Finn Scott-Delany

The former chief financial officer of Patisserie Valerie has been charged with fraud along with three others in connection with their role in the collapse of the chain in 2018.

Blacklock becomes a B Corp

Blacklock becomes a B Corp

By Joe Lutrario

London-based chophouse group Blacklock has obtained B Corp status, joining a handful of other restaurant groups including Hawksmoor and Big Mamma Group.

Loungers opens its 200th Lounge site

Loungers opens its 200th Lounge

By Joe Lutrario

All-day dining business Loungers has marked the launch of its 200th Lounge site by restating its aim to open 'at least' a further 400 locations in the longer term.

Aqua Restaurant Group opens Luci in Covent Garden its most casual venture yet

Latest opening: Luci

By Joe Lutrario

David Yeo’s latest restaurant is his most casual yet, in some cases even undercutting the major chains.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Jeremy King's plans to reopen the old Le Caprice site, Honest Burgers' potential move into QSR, and details on Larry Jayasekara's first solo restaurant.

Tips down 7% on last year according to Dojo

Tips down 7% on last year

By Joe Lutrario

The average value for tips across Britain has fallen to £5.60 per transaction, down 7% on 2022.

Made In Chelsea stars Harvey Armstrong and Sam Holmes open BOHA restaurant

Made In Chelsea stars behind new restaurant BÓHA

By Restaurant

Made In Chelsea stars Harvey Armstrong and Sam Holmes have opened a restaurant in partnership with Jay Bradley, founder of The Craft Irish Whiskey Co and hospitality entrepreneur Chase Hunter.

Restaurant spending declines in August according to the latest figures from Barclaycard

Restaurant spending declines in August

By Finn Scott-Delany

Restaurants saw a further decline in spending in August (-5.8%) from July (-2.5%), according to the latest figures from Barclaycard.

September's top restaurant openings including The OWO Chishuru and Bébé Bob

Restaurant radar: September 2023

By Restaurant

This month's key openings include the rebirth of a London landmark, Adejoké Bakare’s much anticipated reimagining of her West African restaurant Chishuru, and a new concept from Leonid Shutov.

Credit: Facebook (Aquavit London)

Aquavit quietly closes London outpost

By James McAllister

Aquavit London, the UK sister restaurant to the two Michelin-starred New York restaurant of the same name, has closed its doors.

Top hospitality stories featuring Jamie Oliver and Jackson Boxer

Friday Five: the week's top news

By Joe Lutrario

Our most read news stories this include the passing of Zahter head chef Esra Muslu, the possibility of a restaurant within Jamie Oliver's Essex Mansion and warnings over Pizza Hut Restaurants' financial position.

Six restaurant wine trends including wine in kegs and the squeezed middle

Six restaurant wine trends

By Joe Lutrario

Including Vivino warriors, wine list polarisation, the reappraisal of classic European regions and the return of the little black book.

Dishoom expects full profit recovery in 2023

Dishoom expects full profit recovery in 2023

By Finn Scott-Delany

Dishoom neared £100m turnover in 2022 and expects to return to pre-pandemic levels of profitability in 2023, according to its latest filings to Companies House.

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