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Japan’s sushi restaurant scene is under threat from a wave of hygiene incidents dubbed sushi terrorism

The Lowdown: sushi terrorism

By Stefan Chomka

Japan’s restaurant scene is under threat from a wave of hygiene incidents caused by customers.

Chopstix Group acquires Chozen Noodle as it continues to grow roadside portfolio

Chopstix acquires Chozen Noodle

By James McAllister

Chopstix Group, which owns the Chopstix Noodle Bar QSR brand, has announced the acquisition of competitor, Chozen Noodle, for an undisclosed fee.

Hospitality leaders demand action at spring Budget in letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Hospitality leaders demand action at spring Budget

By James McAllister

The bosses of 155 hospitality businesses have signed an open letter urging the Chancellor to take immediate action to ‘unshackle’ the sector and ‘unleash its potential’ at the spring Budget.

Just Eat trials carbon labelling

Just Eat trials carbon labelling

By Restaurant

Just Eat is trialling carbon labelling to help its customers better understand the carbon impact when choosing a meal on its app or web.

Study shows number of UK workers seeking jobs in the hospitality sector has surged

'Surge' in UK workers seeking hospitality jobs

By James McAllister

The number of UK workers seeking jobs in hospitality has 'surged' over recent months, according to new data from Caterer.com, with a 'tremendous uplift' in job applications per vacancy.

Ramen shop Send Noods to open in Macclesfield

Ramen shop Send Noods to open in Macclesfield

By Restaurant

Cheekily named ramen restaurant Send Noods will make its debut in food hall Macclesfield Picturedrome following a marketing campaign on subscription site OnlyFans.

Israeli chef Eran Tibi has opened Tel Aviv restaurant Kapara in Soho

Latest opening: Kapara

By Restaurant

The team behind Southwark-based Tel Aviv inspired restaurant Bala Baya has launched a naughty Soho sibling.

Friday Five: the week's top hospitality news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include operators contending with nationwide fruit and veg shortages, an ambitious new 'chef's table' restaurant planned for Edinburgh, and this year's AA Rosette Award winners.

Key restaurant openings March 2023

Restaurant radar: March 2023

By Restaurant

This month's key openings include Tom Cenci's long-awaited Soho restaurant Nessa, Tom Sellers Covent Garden rotisserie restaurant Story Cellar and chef Daniel Heffy's high-profile Liverpool restaurant NORD.

Ambitious 'chef's table' restaurant Eòrna to launch in Edinburgh in the spring

Ambitious 'chef's table' restaurant to launch in Edinburgh

By James McAllister

Edinburgh-based chef Brian Grigor is joining forces with sommelier Glen Montgomery to launch an ambitious 'chef's table' restaurant on the Scottish capital's Hamilton Place in Stockbridge in the spring.

Wing specialist Winglab to open in Camden next month

Winglab to open in Camden

By Restaurant

Wing specialist Winglab will open its second London restaurant, in Camden, next month.

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 Clarkson appealing his farm restaurant's closure, Mark Sargeant shutting The Brassiere MS after just six months, and a fall in food price inflation.

The missing Le Gavroche frog

The Lowdown: The missing Le Gavroche frog

By James McAllister

Michel Roux Jr is on the hunt to find a beloved frog-shaped table decoration that disappeared following a recent charity dinner held at his flagship London restaurant

Former D&D London CEO Des Gunewardena to open new restaurants in London and Manchester

Des Gunewardena plots his next move

By Finn Scott-Delany

Former D&D London CEO Des Gunewardena is gearing up to launch his next venture in the sector, with a number of landmark venues set to open in London and Manchester.

Shaftesbury and Capco merger gets green light

Shaftesbury and Capco merger gets green light

By James McAllister

The merger between Shaftesbury and Capital & Counties Properties (Capco) is due to complete next month having been given the green light by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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