BurgerFi disappears from the UK dining scene
US-born burger restaurant BurgerFi has closed its two UK sites, according to BigHospitality’s sister publication MCA.
Archives for May 18, 2018
The Weekender Interview: Shaun Rankin
Born in County Durham but raised in Yorkshire, Shaun Rankin has an eclectic CV that includes Charlie Trotter’s famed Chicago restaurant. He made his name as a chef in Jersey, winning Michelin stars at Bohemia and later Ormer. He now runs an Ormer...
Giraffe trials 'version 2.0 ' format in Bristol
Casual world food restaurant brand Giraffe is trialling a ‘version 2.0’ format at its Bristol restaurant, testing out new menu items and a new style of service.
New chapter for Alphabet brand as it moves to Islington
Redcomb Pubs is to relaunch the Alphabet brand after acquiring the Cabana site on Upper Street, Islington.
40 semi-finalists chosen for National Chef of the Year 2019
The Craft Guild of Chefs has named the 40 semi-finalists in the 2019 National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition.
Ruth Hansom and Emily Lambert secure Million Pound Menu investment
Chef and restaurateur Atul Kochhar has invested in chef Ruth Hansom and sommelier Emily Lambert’s forthcoming debut restaurant project, Epoch.
Friday Five: the week's top news
We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week
TGI Friday’s warned of “summer of disruption” with staff strikes
Staff at two TGI Friday’s restaurants are going on strike today over changes to the group's tipping policy they claim will cost them up to £250 a month.
Woky Ko to double up in Bristol with new Kauto restaurant
Bristol-based Asian restaurant Woky Ko will open its second restaurant in the city later this month.
Seven dessert trends for restaurants to watch
With the smash Netflix series Chef ’s Table turning viewer attention to pastry, we bring you seven dessert trends to watch this year