Latest opening: The Cocochine
Larry Jayasekara’s debut solo restaurant project is as impressive as it is distinctive. Just don’t ask how much it cost to deliver.
Archives for April 5, 2024
Book review: The Connaught Bar
Discover the cocktails that make the hotel bar one of the best in the world.
Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories
This week's top news stories include Ping Pong scrapping service charge in favour of a discretionary 15% ‘brand charge’, and sustainable restaurant brand Native taking on the former Pensons site.
Supper London ceases operations
High-end restaurant delivery platform Supper London has ceased operations
McDonald's to buy back Israel franchise following boycotts
McDonald’s is to buy its 30-year-old Israel franchise from its franchisee in the country Alonyal.
Pizza Pilgrims: “Getting B Corp status is the beginning, rather than the finish line”
Pizza Pilgrims co-founder Thom Elliot chats about the group’s journey to B Corp status, and how he hopes to use it to build a better business for the future.
Latest rail strikes set to cost hospitality ‘nearly £400m’ in lost sales
The latest round of rail strikes, which are set to begin today (5 April), are set to cost the hospitality sector a further £387m in lost sales, according to UKHospitality.
José Pizarro to open all-day restaurant Lolo in Bermondsey
José Pizarro is to open a new restaurant in Bermondsey later this summer.
Majestic moves into the hospitality space with acquisition of Vagabond
Beleaguered pour-your-own wine bar group Vagabond has been acquired by wine retailer Majestic.
Uncorked: Ben Hodges
The co-owner of Spitalfields ‘pub with wines’ Alfi on not taking communion, Galician wine and seafood and waiting too long for his drink.