Five Guys pushes ahead with new openings
US burger chain Five Guys has added another site to its UK estate.
Archives for June 18, 2020
Living Ventures' Blackhouse and Newgate businesses enter administration
Living Ventures has placed its Blackhouse and Newgate businesses into administration, affecting four restaurants.
Sardine announces permanent closure
Chef Alex Jackson's Sardine in London's Hoxton will not reopen once the Coronavirus lockdown is lifted, as it says it 'doesn't have the resources to trade through the inevitably difficult times ahead'.
D&D London sets out reopening strategy
High-end restaurant group D&D London has announced it will be reopening 17 of its UK locations early next month, pending the lifting of Government restrictions.
Irish pub guidelines features relaxed social distancing and restricted booking slots
Ireland's tourism agency, Fáilte Ireland, has published its guidelines for reopening pubs in the country, which includes some relaxation to social distancing measures and booking slots restricted to 105 minutes.
James Cochran's 12:51 to re-open for eat-in as Around The Cluck
James Cochran is to re-open his Islington restaurant 12:51 under his recently created fried chicken delivery brand Around The Cluck.
Bohemia to become first Michelin starred restaurant in Great Britain to open fully
Bohemia Restaurant on the Channel island of Jersey will become the first Michelin-starred restaurant in Great Britain to open fully to the public this week.
Faster digital transformation: COVID-19’s impact on hospitality
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What are the digital best practices operators can implement during the lockdown and beyond to maintain business continuity and speed-up their digital transformation.
Books
Book review: Arzak + Arzak
A new book detailing the work of father and daughter team Juan Mari and Elena Arazak has been published.
Oakman Inns challenges PM over reopening as it eyes 4 July date
Oakman Inns says it will be opening its entire estate on 4 July, and has challenged Prime Minister to tell it otherwise.
Greene King apologises for links with slave trade
Pub group Greene King has apologised for its historic links to the slave trade and pledged to donate money to black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.
Hospitality sector reopening announcement delayed by Government review
Plans to announce that pubs and restaurants in England could reopen on 4 July have reportedly been delayed by the Government's review of the two-metre social distancing rule.
Costa plans for extensive reopening
Costa Coffee will have more than 1,000 of its UK sites reopened by the end of the month.
Second lockdown would sound death knell for one in three hospitality businesses
A second lockdown would sound the death knell for a third of hospitality businesses, according to the findings from a new survey.
Rebecca Mascarenhas: “I'm astounded by the short-sightedness of some landlords"
The respected West London restaurateur behind Elystan Street, Kitchen W8 and the recently launched Church Road on the dangerous lack of clarity from Government and why landlords should be using rent deposits to cover rent arrears.
NTIA demands further support for the NTE and events sector
The Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) has urged the Government to continue offering financial support to the night-time economy (NTE) and events sector until the end of the year.