Friday Five: The week's top news
From more possible closures on the high street to another US brand landing in the UK, we round-up some of the top stories you might have missed this week.
Archives for February 9, 2018
Devastating restaurant fire highlights the risk of self-combusting tea towels
Firefighters are warning restaurants about the danger posed by hot tea towels following a fire in a Nottinghamshire venue that caused £25,000 worth of damage.
Restaurant Sat Bains joins Les Grandes Tables du Monde
Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham has joined Les Grandes Tables du Monde collection of restaurants in the world.
Grabbing a slice of the action
Pizza’s recent gourmet makeover has concentrated on Neapolitan-style pies, but should operators be looking further afield?
Latest opening: Chimis
Former Brindisa chef Nicolas Modad can now be found tending the grill at this authentic Argentine parrilla restaurant on the former site of El Vergel.
The Weekender Interview: Claude Bosi
The two Michelin-star chef behind Bibendum on his cooking style, his respect for fellow Frenchmen Alain Ducasse and Alain Passard, and his love of Mars bars and Pot Noodles
The Full English breakfast is under threat, as diners switch to lighter options
The UK’s love affair with a morning fry up and a Sunday roast is on the wane, according to new figures, with diners shunning traditional hearty British meals for lighter options.