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Bayside Social restaurant Worthing Kenny Tutt new opening

Latest opening: Bayside Social

By Joe Lutrario

MasterChef winner Kenny Tutt has opened a second venture in his hometown of Worthing following the success of his debut restaurant Pitch.

Al Dente pasta restaurant to launch second restaurant, in The City

Al Dente to launch second dine-in site

By Joe Lutrario

Handmade pasta specialist Al Dente has opened a second dine-in site following the success of its original Goodge Street restaurant and dark kitchens business.

Friday five: the week's top news stories

Friday five: the week's top news stories

By Restaurant

This week's main hospitality news stories include Prezzo giving its staff a pay rise, new tipping legislation, and Italian delicatessen and restaurant brand Lina Stores' expansion in London.

Bibi Indian restaurant Mayfair Chet Sharma

Latest opening: Bibi

By Joe Lutrario

Backed by JKS Restaurants, Chet Sharma’s eagerly awaited debut is a landmark for Subcontinental cuisine in London.

Lina Stores to make City debut on former Kym's site White Rabbit Fund Andrew Wong Bloomberg Arcade

Lina Stores to make City debut on former Kym's site

By James McAllister

London-based Italian delicatessen and pasta restaurant brand Lina Stores is to make its City debut, opening on the Bloomberg Arcade site previously occupied by Andrew Wong's Kym's.

Whitcomb’s French Mediterranean restaurant Leicester Square

Latest opening: Whitcomb’s

By Joe Lutrario

The flagship restaurant of the world’s first ‘super boutique hotel’ offers a luxurious menu of French Mediterranean dishes.

Government strikes deal to avert CO2 crisis

Government strikes deal to avert CO2 crisis

By Joe Lutrario

Production is to resume at one of Britain’s largest carbon dioxide plants following a Government deal designed to avoid a 'food and drink industry crisis'.

New York inspired restaurant Dirty Bones to return to London Carnaby next month

Dirty Bones to return to Carnaby next month

By Restaurant

New York-inspired restaurant group Dirty Bones is making a permanent return to Carnaby’s Kingly Court with the opening of a new restaurant next month.

Jamie Oliver expands presence in India

Jamie Oliver expands presence in India

By James McAllister

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group and franchise partner Dolomite are set to open four more branches of Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria in India before the end of the year.

Neighbourhood-style brunch restaurant brand Megan's sets out 'ambitious growth plans'

Megan's sets out 'ambitious growth plans'

By James McAllister

Neighbourhood-style restaurant brand Megan's is pushing ahead with 'ambitious growth plans' with an aim to reach 22 sites in total by the end of 2022.

Government has '10 days to fix CO2 crisis' food supply pig and poultry production could collapse within a week

Government has '10 days' to fix CO2 crisis

By James McAllister

Pig and poultry production could collapse within a week, with the Food and Drink Federation's chief executive warning that the Government has '10 days' to fix the current CO2 crisis.

The Lexicon signs three new operators

The Lexicon signs three new operators

By Joe Lutrario

Berkshire’s The Lexicon shopping destination has signed three new F&B operators: Korean-Japanese takeaway Kokoro, Gail’s Bakery and bubble tea brand Yi Fang.

Prezzo ups wages amid recruitment struggle

Prezzo ups wages amid recruitment struggle

By James McAllister

Casual dining brand Prezzo is the latest hospitality operator to announce a pay increase for staff, as businesses continue to struggle with recruitment.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's main hospitality news stories include a U-turn on 'vaccine passports' in England, Jamie Oliver eyeing a return to restaurants, and Noma finally being awarded three Michelin stars.

TGI Fridays and 63rd+1st backer Electra Private Equity 'on track' to float brands on London Stock Exchange under Hostmore.

Fridays IPO plan 'on track'

By James McAllister

TGI Fridays and 63rd+1st backer Electra Private Equity says it is 'on track' to float the brands on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under new parent company, Hostmore.

Top pub groups expected to see 7% growth in 2021

Top pub groups expected to see 7% growth in 2021

By James McAllister

The 10 largest pub groups are expected to see 7% growth with further consolidation in the pub market, the latest data from Lumina Intelligence's Operator Data Index shows.

Itsu increases entry-level restaurant workers pay by 11%

Itsu ups entry-level pay by 11%

By Joe Lutrario

Itsu is battling the industry’s ongoing recruitment crisis with an 11% increase for entry-level team members.

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