Chris Shaw takes the reins at Townsend
Chef Chris Shaw, whose CV includes stints at Petersham Nurseries and BAO Soho, is to take over the stoves at Townsend, the modern-British restaurant and café at Whitechapel Gallery.
Archives for August 6, 2021
Flat Iron to open on Clink Street
Flat Iron is to open its next London restaurant next month on Clink Street in the heart of Bankside.
Flash-grilled: Asimakis Chaniotis
The Pied à Terre executive chef on his first industry job, the industry figure he most admires, and the oddest thing a customer has ever said to him.
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's main hospitality news stories include Individual Restaurants announcing a clutch of closures, Mowgli confirming its London debut, and research showing that trading remains 'well below' pre-Covid levels.
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Heura: The Mediterranean Meat Successor
Rooted in Mediterranean culinary heritage, Heura is a plant-based start-up offering meats that are good for the planet, people and animals.
Andi Oliver takes Wadadli Kitchen to Hackney
Chef Andi Oliver is taking her Caribbean-focused restaurant concept Wadadli to London's Hackney Wick.
Rooney Anand's RedCat Pub Company gains Lake District foothold
Rooney Anand's RedCat Pub Company has acquired its first Lake District property, taking over the New Dungeon Ghyll hotel and inn.
Government-backed insurance scheme to be introduced for events industry
A Government-backed insurance scheme worth more than £750m is to be introduced next month in the hope of boosting confidence in the planning of live events through to next year.
Wales set to drop almost all remaining Covid restrictions from tomorrow
Face masks will no longer be required in hospitality settings once Wales moves to the new Alert Level Zero tomorrow (7 August) and almost all remaining Covid restrictions are dropped.