Nuno Mendes: “I want to keep dreaming”
With his new restaurant Lisboeta Nuno Mendes is having a second crack at cooking Portuguese food in the capital.
Archives for April 1, 2022
Liquid assets: the latest drinks releases for April
Yet more flavoured gin, canned non-alcoholic aperitifs, a 16 year-old pineau finished whisky, and the long-awaited 2019 Château d’Yquem release are among this month's drinks launches.
Flash-grilled: Mark Donald
The executive chef at The Glenturret Lalique restaurant in Crieff on his respect for Albert Adrià, the culinary status of sea urchins, and his mum's lasagne.
Luke Selby: "We grow the most when we're forced to operate outside of our comfort zone"
As the National Chef of Year competition opens for entries, we speak to a previous winner about the importance of cooking competitions and how chefs can ensure they give the best possible performance on the day.
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's main hospitality news stories include warnings of double-digit price increases as VAT rises, SushiDog's plans for expansion, and Jeremy King losing control of Corbin & King.
Latest opening: Caravel
Spiteri brothers Fin and Lorcan have transformed an old canal boat on the Regent’s Canal into a floating restaurant and bar.
'Get ready for another difficult year' - restaurants reflect on VAT rise
Restaurateurs are being told to 'get ready for another difficult year' as hospitality grapples with the impact of VAT returning to its pre-pandemic level of 20% from today (1 April).
National Living Wage rise comes into effect
The National Living Wage rise comes into effect today (1 April), alongside increases to the other rates of the National Minimum Wage.
The Pig in clover: Robin Hutson's hotel group gets investment to grow
Private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the parent company of The Pig Hotels with plans to expand the southern-based group.
Jeremy King loses battle for control over Corbin & King
Jeremy King has lost control of the group that bears his and business partner Chris Corbin's name after its major shareholder, Minor International, fully acquired it in an auction held overnight.