Uncorked: James Snowdon
The co-owner of Edinburgh’s The Palmerston on Hunan’s Michael Peng, Galicia and David Leclapart's L’Alchimiste 2009.
Archives for November 22, 2023
Relief for hospitality as rates relief extended, but operators left wanting by Autumn Statement
Hospitality leaders have voiced frustration at the Chancellor’s failure to announce any additional support measures for the sector in his Autumn Statement, beyond those already in place.
Fash-grilled: Yahir Gonzalez
The head chef at modern Mexican restaurant Zapote in Shoreditch on his dislike of truffle oil, a love of mole and Pokemon toasties.
Newt like it: Somerset property ranks number one on the Top 50 Boutique Hotels list
Trendy Somerset venue The Newt has been named the best boutique hotel in the UK.
Victor Lugger: “There was way less interest in the business than I expected”
Interest in Italian restaurant group Big Mamma fell short of expectations despite the company having a successful 10-year track record that has seen it open 23 restaurants in four countries, its co-founder has revealed.
Lessons from Wagamama: the power of design and the power of brand
With its purchase of The Restaurant Group, US private equity giant Apollo has bought one of the UK's most inspirational casual dining brands.
Chancellor extends business rates discount for hospitality as he delivers Autumn Statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the business rates discount for hospitality businesses will be extended for a further year, with the multiplier for small premises also frozen.
'Macro pressures' force Neat Burger to halve its UK estate
Neat Burger, the vegan fast food concept backed by Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, is to close half of its UK estate amid large-scale financial pressures.
Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again despite cost challenges and rates threat
The optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and the challenge of business rates.
Pizza history: the original Franco Manca is relocating after 15 years
The original Franco Manca pizzeria in London's Brixton Market is to close and relocate having finally outgrown its original location.
Sector pleads for support as leaders warn wage increase could be ‘death knell’ for many
Industry leaders have warned an increase in the National Living Wage could be a ‘death knell’ for smaller hospitality businesses without targeted tax cuts in today’s (22 November) Autumn Statement.
Rosa’s Thai named Restaurant Group of the Year
Restaurant groups Rosa’s Thai and Flat Iron were the big winners at the annual R200 Awards, which were held last night in London.
Chef Hira Thakur to oversee Nottingham’s Cleaver & Wake following the departure of Laurence Henry
Hira Thakur is to lead the kitchen team at high-profile Nottingham restaurant Cleaver & Wake following the departure of Laurence Henry.