Friday Five: The week's top news
We round-up some of the top stories in hospitality you might have missed this week.
Archives for May 11, 2018
Bar 44 heads to Bristol for first restaurant outside of Wales
Three-strong family-run restaurant group Bar 44 is expanding outside Wales for the first time.
Stephen Harris among the winners at Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink awards
Chefs Stephen Harris and Ruth Rogers and food critic Jay Rayner were among the winners at the sixth annual Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink awards.
Scott Smith to open Fhior
Former Norn head chef Scott Smith is to open a restaurant in Edinburgh with wife Laura following a parting of ways with his business partner early this year.
Latest opening: Market Halls Fulham
Market Hall Fulham has taken over the abandoned Edwardian ticket hall of Fulham Broadway tube station, offering a lineup of food vendors, a bar, a coffee shop and a brunch spot.
The Weekender Interview: Anne-Sophie Pic
Anne-Sophie Pic grew up at her family's restaurant, Maison Pic. She took control of the Valence-based restaurant in 1997 with no formal training in cooking and – 10 years later – regained its three Michelin star rating. She now runs further restaurants...
CAU's future in the balance as owner Gaucho explores a CVA
The future of casual steakhouse brand CAU remains unclear with owner Gaucho appointing KPMG to assess its options, which could lead to closures or conversions of the format.