Friday Five: the week's top news
Our most read articles this week include the death of pioneering chef Nico Ladenis and the upcoming closure of Marcus Wareing's eponymous restaurant at The Berkeley hotel.
Archives for September 15, 2023
Stuart Ralston: “Lyla could be my finest hour"
The Edinburgh-based chef discusses taking on the former site of the late Paul Kitching’s 21212 restaurant, and offering inspiration to younger chefs with his new cookbook.
Latest opening: Llama Inn
New York-based duo Juan Correa and Erik Ramirez have brought their trendy Peruvian restaurant to London.
The Lowdown: dynamic pricing
Stonegate’s decision to introduce dynamic pricing at some of its venues at peak times has reawakened a debate about the pros and cons of the practice.
YO! returns to profit
Sushi brand YO! returned to profitability in the UK in 2022 as it saw a strong rebound in footfall post-pandemic.
Simon Bonwick names his son Charlie as The Dew Drop Inn chef de cuisine
Simon Bonwick has promoted his son to the role of chef de cuisine at the family’s Berkshire pub restaurant The Dew Drop Inn.
Scottish Government called on to introduce five-night maximum visitor levy
Politicians have been urged to agree a cap on the number of nights a visitor levy can be charged to avoid falling levels of tourism in Scotland.