Wine-focused restaurant and bar heads for Oxford
Kent Barker is to launch a restaurant, wine bar and wine shop in Oxford’s Jericho area next month.
Archives for April 19, 2021
'Hope on the horizon' as Northern Ireland Executive sets indicative dates for hospitality reopening
The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed that outdoor hospitality settings will finally be able to unlock later this month.
Businesses face ‘rocky road to recovery’
Hospitality trade bodies UKH, BBPA and BII have called for Government to extend the business rates holiday for at least a further three months to allow businesses to get back on their feet.
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How delivery-only kitchens are securing the future of hospitality
The global head of PKL Delivery Kitchens Charlie Farr on the rise of virtual restaurant brands and what to consider when launching one.
Adria Wu to launch new delivery concept
Chef Adria Wu is to launch a London-based, delivery-only concept that will serve as a sister brand to her six-strong natural food and juice bar group maple&CO.
Emma Woods to step down as Wagamama CEO
Wagamama chief executive Emma Woods has announced she plans to step down from the role and hand over to her internally appointed successor, Thomas Heier.
Tom Crowley named as Popeyes UK chief executive
US fried chicken brand Popeyes has appointed Tom Crowley as its UK chief executive.
Leon sold to EG Group for £100m
Leon has been acquired by forecourt retailer and fast food operator EG Group in a deal reported to be worth up to £100m.
Macellaio RC secures new West End flagship
Roberto Costa’s inimitable steakhouse group Macellaio is to open its sixth London restaurant next month in the heart of Theatreland.
Just one in four licensed venues trading in England after first week of outdoor service
Just under a quarter of England’s licensed premises have reopened for outdoor-only service since restrictions were eased last Monday (12 April), according to latest data from CGA and AlixPartners.