“For now, I just need to say goodbye” – Sven-Hanson Britt closes Oxeye
Chef Sven-Hanson Britt has permanently closed his debut London restaurant Oxeye, less than two years after opening it.
Archives for July 18, 2023
Sales up 20% at Pret as sandwich giant hails transformation strategy
Pret A Manger’s transformation strategy is paying off, with turnover up 20.2% over the past six months on the same period the previous year.
How I Got Here: Alex Hunter
The founder of restaurant-cum-fishmonger The Sea, The Sea, which has sites in Chelsea and Hackney, on his favourite place to eat in London, championing 'better restaurants', and who inspires him.
Karapincha to open first permanent spot within Canary Wharf tube station
Sri Lankan street food brand Karapincha will open its first bricks and mortar site next month in London’s Canary Wharf.
Turtle Bay toasts 'record year'
Turtle Bay has reported record sales of £90.1m for the year ended 2 April 2023, up 5.5% on the prior year.
McDonald’s admits it’s ‘fallen short’ amid fresh allegations of ‘toxic’ workplace culture
McDonald’s admits it has ‘fallen short’ following fresh allegations made by current and recent UK staff that detail a ‘toxic work environment’.
Bianchis Group closes its original Bristol site
Bristol’s Bianchis Group has closed its Pasta Loco site in Cotham citing rising costs and a pedestrianisation scheme that will see operators in the area obliged to remove external structures and seating this summer.