Kill The Cat team launches Spitalfields bar and kitchen
The team behind craft beer bar and bottle shop Kill The Cat on London's Brick Lane has launched a new bar and kitchen concept within Spitalfields Market.
Archives for July 21, 2023
40% of hospitality workers suffer bullying disguised as banter
Nearly 40% of people working in UK hospitality have experienced bullying disguised as banter, according to new research.
Dom Taylor and Michel Roux Jr. on bringing Caribbean food to The Langham, London
Launched following his win on Channel 4’s Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef, Dom Taylor’s debut restaurant is inspired by his Caribbean heritage and South London upbringing.
London tube strikes called off following ‘significant progress’ in talks
Planned strikes on the London Underground next week have been called off after 'significant progress' was made in talks aimed at resolving the dispute.
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's top news stories include Sven-Hanson Britt closing Oxeye, Tattu rebranding as Permanently Unique, and fresh allegations of a ‘toxic’ workplace culture at McDonald's.
The Lowdown: Strike Steak
Hawksmoor has launched a steak meal deal to encourage diners out during the forthcoming rail strikes. And it’s not the only restaurant making moves to mitigate the fall in covers.
Latest opening: Pavyllon
Yannick Alléno’s new London outpost brings French finesse to the Four Seasons.
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Tom Sellers: “We have an opportunity to create something for the next generation of hotel guests”
With the launch of Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair Tom Sellers is hoping to rewrite the rulebook for hotel dining in the capital.
The Sea, The Sea Hackney moves to become ‘more inclusive’ with £95 tasting menu
14-cover chef’s table restaurant The Sea, The Sea Hackney will shake up its offering later this year by reducing its menu from £150 to £95 per head, with plans to introduce two sittings per night before the end of the year.
Heavenly Desserts reaches 50th site milestone
Dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts will open its 50th restaurant in the UK this month with a further five in the works.