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Solstice restaurant Newcastle by chef Kenny Atkinson

Latest opening: Solstice

By Joe Lutrario

Kenny Atkinson’s second Newcastle restaurant will see him “push his skills” in what looks to be a play for two Michelin stars.

Wendy’s rolls back on UK growth targets

Wendy’s rolls back on UK growth targets

By Georgi Gyton

Wendy’s is now expecting to have 35 UK restaurants open by the end of 2022, down from the 50 to 60 previously spoken about in its first quarter update.

Artfarm acquires famed Soho private member club The Groucho Club

Artfarm acquires The Groucho Club

By Joe Lutrario

Artfarm has acquired The Groucho Club, the famed Soho private members club which has acted as a hub for the arts, literature and media community in London for the past four decades.

Rude service restaurant Karen’s Diner to rollout across the UK

The Lowdown: Karen’s Diner

By Joe Lutrario

An Australia-founded restaurant group that prides itself on its foul-mouthed service is hoping to launch a string of sites across the UK.

Oren cookbook by Israeli chef Oded Oren

Book review: Oren

By Joe Lutrario

Israeli-born chef Oded Oren’s first cookbook contains definitive recipes for a number of Middle Eastern staples alongside more creative dishes.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include the sad death chef Alastair Little, Café Wolseley being 'forced to close' by its landlord, and Dmitri Magi being appointed culinary director at Claridge’s.

Latest opening Caia trendy new wine bar and restaurant Notting Hill

Latest opening: Caia

By James McAllister

A trendy new wine bar and restaurant with a global menu and a penchant for vinyl has launched in London’s Notting Hill.

Nightcap launches Bar Academy

Nightcap launches Bar Academy

By James McAllister

Tonight Josephine and The Cocktail Club owner Nightcap has launched a dedicated training facility in Camden Market, London.

Restaurant Radar: August 2022 Mriya The Suffolk Tutto Sessions Sète

Restaurant Radar: August 2022

By James McAllister

This month's key restaurant launches include prominent Ukrainian chef Yurii Kovryzhenko's London debut, the permanent iteration of L’Escargot Sur-Mer, and Brighton-centric restaurateur Raz Helalat's latest venture.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Emerald Hospitality Group's next venture, restaurant insolvencies jumping 64%, and the price of a McDonald’s cheeseburger increasing for the first time in 14 years.

What digital loyalty schemes are available for restaurant brands?

The Lowdown: Digital loyalty schemes

By Joe Lutrario

The likes of McDonald’s, Burger King, Pret a Manger and Tortilla have all unveiled new rewards schemes within weeks of each other. Why?

Din Tai Fung Centre Point to open on 22 September

Din Tai Fung Centre Point to open in September - Updated

By James McAllister

Famed Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung has confirmed it will finally launch its restaurant at London's Centre Point in September, in the space previously occupied by British brasserie Vivi

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