Boutique hotel The Mayfair Townhouse to open in autumn
The group behind luxury hotels Cliveden House and Chewton Glen will open its latest venue, in Mayfair, this autumn.
Archives for August 17, 2020
Frog by Adam Handling launches al fresco zero waste offshoot
Chef Adam Handling has launched an al fresco, zero waste offshoot operating on the pavement in front of his recently reopened flagship Frog restaurant in London's Covent Garden.
The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards launches The Top 100 Auction
The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards has joined forces with the UK’s best chefs and restaurateurs to auction off an eclectic selection of once-in-a-life time culinary experiences with all proceeds going to support the hospitality industry.
Eat Out to Help Out scheme not cannibalising weekend trade, says report
Sales in restaurants increased by 50% between Monday and Wednesday in the opening week of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) scheme, compared to the previous week, according to research from software provider Fourth.
The Ritz hotel targeted by fraudsters
The Ritz hotel in London has been targeted by scammers posing as its reservations team to try and obtain the payment card details of its diners.
St John alumni team up to launch Rondo at The Hoxton in Holborn
Quality Chop House co-owner Will Lander is joining forces with former St John executive chef Chris Gillard to launch a neighbourhood-style restaurant and wine bar at The Hoxton in London's Holborn.
Ali Nia swaps Restaurant Gordon Ramsay for The Drunken Butler
Former general manager at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Ali Nia has been appointed as general manager and partner at The Drunken Butler in Farringdon.
Ireland’s Wowburger and Elephant & Castle to make UK debut in Doncaster
Irish restaurant brands Wowburger and Elephant & Castle are to make their UK debut at the Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster later this year.
YO! eyes 19 closures as it launches CVA
YO! has set out a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposal that will see 19 of its sites closed, with a loss of up to 250 jobs.