The Lowdown: Eat Out to Help Out
Next week sees the launch of the Chancellor’s month-long Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which it hopes will lure diners back into restaurants.
Archives for July 30, 2020
Feng Sushi to launch new concession at Selfridges Foodhall
London-based Japanese chain Feng Sushi is to launch a new concession in Selfridges Foodhall next month.
50 Best restaurant and bar grants still available
Independent restaurants and bars hit hard by Covid-19 can still apply for grants from the 50 Best Recovery Fund, which has so far raised a total of $1.24m.
Longboys set to open in King’s Cross
Gourmet finger doughnut brand Longboys is set to add a second London location to its portfolio, having secured a site at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross.
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Downtime Development: Alaska black cod with Jersey Royals and petits pois à la Française
Former Elystan Street head chef Toby Burrowes cooks a summery dish that pairs Alaska black cod with Jersey Royals and petits pois à la Française.
Bodega Rita's to close King's Cross sandwich shop
Global deli and sandwich store Bodega Rita's is to close its flagship London site at the Coal Drops Yard development in Kings Cross.
Street food brand Sugoi JPN sets out plan to rapidly expand across London
Japanese-Latin street food brand Sugoi JPN has set out an ambitious plan to try and open 10 bricks-and-mortar sites in the next 12 months.
Cardiff Council creates covered food court for local operators
Cardiff Council will launch a 240-seat outdoor covered food court serviced by local operators this Friday (31 July).
French exit: Dominique Ansel quits London
Cronut creator and famed pastry chef Dominique Ansel is to permanently close both his eponymous London bakery in Belgravia, and his recently launched Treehouse restaurant in Covent Garden.
Pizza Hut considering CVA
Sky News is reporting that Pizza Hut is considering a CVA and has appointed professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal to explore a restructuring of the business.