Friday five: The week's top hospitality stories
This week's top news articles include the launch of a major review into Britain's visa systems, the closure of Aktar Islam's Pulperia and a change of site for seminal London restaurant Ikoyi.
Archives for September 30, 2022
Latest opening: KOYN
Samyukta and Dinesh Nair’s latest restaurant sees the increasingly prolific LSL Capital take inspiration from Mount Fuji to explore Japanese cuisine.
The Lowdown: NFTs
Patty & Bun and COYA are the latest restaurant brands to get into non-fungible tokens.
Des Gunewardena steps away from D&D London
D&D London co-founder Des Gunewardena has left business after 16 years.
Shoreditch's Goddard & Gibbs closes after six months
British seafood restaurant Goddard & Gibbs, which opened at One Hundred Shoreditch hotel in March this year, has closed.
Gareth Ward to open Gwen restaurant in Machynlleth
Gareth Ward is to open a second restaurant in Wales next year in the town of Machynlleth.
New DWP minister calls on employers to make use of Jobcentre Plus
The new minister for the Department for Work and Pensions has called on hospitality employers to ‘tap into local talent’ through the Jobcentre Plus network.
Flash-grilled: Kayleigh Thorogood
The restaurant manager at Rogan & Co shares her top front of house tips, her pet customer hates in the dining room, and reveals a love of Bisto.
Chester restaurant Hypha announces temporary closure
Michelin green star awarded Chester restaurant has announced it will temporarily close and might even relocate as a result of the tough economic climate.
Vegan taco specialist Club Mexicana to open in Spitalfields
Vegan Mexican Californian brand Club Mexicana is returning to its east London roots with the opening of a restaurant in Spitalfields.
Ikoyi duo confirm move to 180 The Strand
Ikoyi founders Jeremy Chan and Iré Hassan-Odukale have confirmed they will move their highly rated restaurant from St James’ Market to 180 The Strand later this year.