Flash-grilled: Sofian Msetfi
Ormer Mayfair's new executive chef on the industry figure he most admires, what he'd be doing if he wasn't in kitchens, and why he prefers Instagram to Twitter.
Archives for September 10, 2021
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's main hospitality news stories include confirmation of 'vaccine passports' in England, chef changes at Tom Kerridge's restaurant group, and condemnation of the Government's plan to raise National Insurance.
Latest opening: José Pizarro at the Royal Academy
The renowned Spanish chef has opened a restaurant and a café within the striking surroundings of London's Royal Academy of Arts.
Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards winners announced
Winners of this year’s Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards include Tom Kerridge, Larry Jayasekara, Calum Franklin and veteran food critic Fay Maschler.
Manteca finds new permanent home in Shoreditch
Chris Leach and David Carter are to close the Soho iteration of their nose-to-tail, British-Italian restaurant Manteca and relocate to a new permanent home in London's Shoreditch.
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Experiences offer a way to make memories and money
Across the country, diners are returning excited to make reservations again. They have a whole year of missed special occasions and get-togethers to catch up on and they are ready to celebrate, indoors and outdoors.
Tim Brooke-Webb appointed managing director of expanding World’s 50 Best Group
In a management reshuffle at William Reed, Tim Brooke-Webb, former managing director of William Reed’s hospitality group, has been appointed managing director of The World’s 50 Best Group.
Extension to debt protections 'a key step on the way to recovery' for hospitality
UKHospitality has welcomed the extension of debt protections to commercial tenants, but says not prohibiting landlords from using County Court Judgments (CCJs) to chase rent arrears is a 'missed opportunity'.
Samyukta Nair: "we're looking to diversify what we do"
The restaurateur behind Mayfair's Jamavar and Bombay Bustle has moved into new territory with high-end Chinese restaurant MiMi Mei Fair, and she's not stopping there.
Italian pasta chain Miscusi arrives in London
Italian restaurant group Miscusi has chosen London as the location for its first site outside of Italy.
Scotland's night-time economy on 'path to devastation' as Covid vaccine certificates given go ahead
The Scottish Government has been accused of ignoring the concerns of hospitality after the country's parliament pushed through plans to introduce so-called 'vaccine passports' for crowded venues from next month.