Uncorked: James Ratcliffe
The co-owner and MD of Cumbria's The Black Bull Inn on Slovakia's Strekov 1075, the great wine lists of The North and pairing Beaujolais with brie.
Archives for March 2, 2023
Fast food restaurant Cheatmeals heads to Soho
Fast food restaurant group Cheatmeals is opening on the site of the former Ed’s Easy Diner on the corner of Old Compton Street and Moor Street in Soho.
Adejoké Bakare to open Chishuru 2.0 near Oxford Circus
Adejoké Bakare will be relocating her award-winning West African restaurant Chishuru to central London and has launched a crowdfund to help facilitate the move.
Pret a Manger announces a further pay rise for staff
Pret a Manger has announced yet another pay rise for its staff to help with the rising cost of living.
Peter Borg-Neal returns to CEO role at The Oakman Group
Peter Borg-Neal will return to the position of chief executive officer at The Oakman Group following the departure of FD Koula Achillea as part of a board restructure at the company.
Wendy’s aims to reach 45 UK sites by the end of 2023
Wendy’s is looking to add at least a further 15 sites to its UK estate this year.
Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for March
A vodka made from peas, a coffee made with mushrooms, and a Czech beer made with no alcohol are among this month's biggest drinks launches.
Hospitality Strategy update 'shows substantial progress'
The Government has updated on its Hospitality Strategy and set out the ways it is supporting the sector overcome challenges including in job vacancies and licensing.
Fat Hippo heads to Soho as it plots further expansion
Northern-based burger brand Fat Hippo will open its second London restaurant this summer, on Wardour Street in Soho.
Gail’s set to launch up to 10 drive-thru bakeries
Upmarket bakery chain Gail’s is looking to join the likes of Gregg’s, Costa, Starbucks, Tim Hortons and Leon by moving into the drive-thru space.
Anna Higham and Paris Barghchi to open Quince bakery in Islington
Pastry chef Anna Higham and hospitality professional Paris Barghchi will open Quince bakery in Islington this summer.
Sri Lankan restaurant Rambutan set for March opening
Cynthia Shanmugalingam will open her Sri Lankan restaurant Rambutan on 17 March, nine months after it was first announced.