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Claude Bosi was interviewed by BigHospitality at The Restaurant Show 2013

Claude Bosi: Hibiscus must evolve to stay on top

By Luke Nicholls

Two-Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi says he must not turn a blind eye to the increasing ‘casualisation’ of fine-dining as he looks to try and keep people flocking through the doors of his Mayfair establishment Hibiscus.

Each dish on the Café Football menu will pay homage to the great game

Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs to open Café Football next month

By Luke Nicholls

Café Football, the football-themed venue from former Manchester United teammates Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, opens in Westfield Stratford next month with two-Michelin-starred chef Michael Wignall overseeing the new restaurant’s menu.

Petra Wetzel: Career Profile

Petra Wetzel: Career Profile

By Emma Eversham

German-born Petra Wetzel gave up a career in law six years ago to save the restaurant, bar and brewery in Glasgow she'd bought for her ex-husband to run. A self-confessed new-born 'beer nerd' Wetzel has grown the beer hall considerably...

Lincat launches Vario Smoker

Lincat launches Vario Smoker

By Helen Gilbert

Catering equipment manufacturer Lincat Ltd has jumped on the home smoking trend with the launch of a new catering accessory that smokes food as it cooks.

Craft Beer Co prepares to open fifth pub

Craft Beer Co prepares to open fifth pub

By Helen Gilbert

The Craft Beer Co is preparing to open its fifth site in Clapham at the end of November, just two years after launching its first pub in the capital. 

Motel One to open £18m hotel in Glasgow

Motel One to open £18m hotel in Glasgow

By Helen Gilbert

German-based budget hotel chain Motel One looks set to open a new £18million hotel in Glasgow by summer 2015 as it forges ahead with its UK expansion plans.

Business Profile: Vapiano

Business Profile: Vapiano

By Joe Lutrario

Despite a slow start on these shores, German-owned restaurant group Vapiano aims to become a key player in the UK's hugely competitive pizza-pasta market.

Master Innholders membership is open to practising hotel general managers by application each year

Master Innholders reveals line-up for 2014 Conference

By Luke Nicholls

The Master Innholders’ 21st Annual Hotel General Managers’ Conference will focus on ‘The Keys to Growth’, with presentations and discussions about the challenges and opportunities for the hotel industry in 2014.

Chakana will have an ‘ancient Incan temple’ theme with rare artifacts and ‘treasures’ on display throughout

Mahiki owner opens ‘mythical’ nightspot in the West End

By Luke Nicholls

Nick House, the entrepreneur behind famous London nightclubs Mahiki and Whisky Mist, has formed a new team of ‘future stars’ for the opening of Chakana, a new Latin-pacific late-night lounge-bar and dance club in London’s West End.

The 100-cover restaurant offers a range of traditional Mexican favourites with a modern twist

Mexican restaurant replaces Aurelia in Mayfair

By Luke Nicholls

Venture capitalist and highly successful London restaurateur Arjun Waney has opened Peyote - a modern Mexican restaurant and bar in Mayfair – in partnership with fellow businessman Tarun Mahrotri. 

(L-R): Jose Pizarro (Jose Pisarro); Nicholas Schizas (Antico); Justin Saunders (Tanner&Co); Toby Stuart (Village London Group)

Bermondsey Street chefs host local fundraising feast

By Luke Nicholls

Tanner & Co, the events-driven restaurant and bar on Bermondsey Street, played host to over some of the area’s top chefs on Wednesday night (6 November), to raise money for a national children’s charity.

Xavier Rousset: Pearls of Wisdom

Xavier Rousset: Pearls of Wisdom

By Joe Lutrario

Certified as a master sommelier at just 23 years old, Frenchman Xavier Rousset now co-owns Michelin-starred restaurant Texture in Mayfair, London and wine-focused mini chain 28°-50°.

MasterChef 2011 finalist Tom Whitaker is cooking up British dishes with a contemporary twist

Young’s re-opens Richmond pub with MasterChef star on-board

By Luke Nicholls

London-based brewer and pub operator Young’s has re-opened its riverside White Hart pub in Barnes following a £500k refurbishment, with a MasterChef finalist at the helm of a new dining room housed within the venue.

TripAdvisor traveller survey 2013

UK grows in appeal to US travellers and staycationers

By Emma Eversham

The number of people coming to the UK from America has risen by 23 per cent in the last year with travellers from Canada, Singapore and China also showing a greater interest in the nation as a tourist destination.

Michelle Roux Jr's French restaurant tops the London list from Harden's

Roux rules Harden’s survey as Ramsay comes up short

By Luke Nicholls

Michel Roux Jr’s legendary Mayfair restaurant Le Gavroche offers ‘the top gastronomic experience’ in London, according to a survey of over 9,000 diners by revered restaurant guide Harden’s.

The 150-cover restaurant will pay homage to a distinctive Southern American bar

Des McDonald to launch new BBQ concept

By Luke Nicholls

Fresh from opening the successful Fish & Chip concept in Islington earlier this year, Des McDonald is opening a new BBQ restaurant and bar in Camden.

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