Afrikana plots further expansion with six openings planned
African-inspired restaurant group Afrikana has announced plans to open a further six sites in the coming months, which will take its estate beyond 20.
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Tommy Thorn to head the kitchen at Somerset’s Puro
MasterChef: The Professionals runner up Tommy Thorn has been named as the new head chef at Somerset restaurant Puro.
Implementation of Tips Bill delayed until October
The implementation of a new tipping law has been pushed back from July to October to allow more time for businesses to introduce any changes required.
Tom Barnes sets opening date and releases more details for Skof
Tom Barnes debut solo restaurant Skof will officially launch in Manchester’s NOMA district on 29 May.
Anthony Demetre launches Bistrot at Wild Honey
Anthony Demetre is opening a more casual offer at Sofitel St James to sit alongside Wild Honey.
Further train strikes announced for May
A fresh wave of strikes across the rail network have been announced by the main train drivers' union, Aslef, for the week of the early May Bank Holiday.