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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Sep- 2021 -28 September
Edinburgh’s temporary outdoor dining spaces extended
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced it will allow restaurants to keep their temporary outdoor dining spaces for a further month, until Sunday, 31 October. After this date, planning and other permissions may be needed to continue the measures. The council has also waived any fees and charges for…
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28 September
Zandi brothers to open El Norte in Mayfair
Alberto and Adrian Zandi have announced the upcoming launch of El Norte, a Spanish restaurant located on Mayfair’s Dover Street due to open in November. The site represents an expansion of the restaurateurs’ portfolio to three, adding to existing venues Zuaya and Como Garden. El Norte will take its inspiration…
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28 September
The Blind Rabbit opens in Nottingham
The Blind Rabbit, a New York inspired bar, grill and live entertainment space, has officially opened in Nottingham. The bar took over the space of the Belgian restaurant Belgo in June 2019, and has since reopened as a burger joint and live entertainment venue. The 5,000 sq ft, three-storey, Victorian…
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28 September
Red Hotels rolls out £11 hourly wage for entry level roles
Red Hotels has announced that two of its sites, The Scarlet and the Bedruthan Hotel and Spa, will increase the pay rates for all entry level roles to £11 per hour. The independent hotels said that their “pioneering commitment” to employees and the environment has “always been at the core…
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27 September
Drinks sales remain strong despite challenges, CGA says
Average drinks sales by value in the seven days to September 18 was down by 5% on the same week in 2019, a dip from growth of 1% in the previous seven days and 5% in the week before that, according to CGA’s latest drinks recovery tracker. The trade association…
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27 September
Popeyes to open first UK site this November
US chicken shop chain Popeyes has confirmed that it will open its first UK store at Westfield Stratford City in November 2021. The restaurant group will be taking a 1,531 sq ft unit in Westfield Stratford City formerly occupied by KFC, as the shopping centre looks to upgrade its food…
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27 September
Tasty H1 revenues rise 33%
Casual dining owner and operator Tasty has reported a 33% year-on-year revenue increase to £11.6m in H1 FY21. The group also revealed that it swung to an adjusted EBITDA of £800,000 in the 26-week period ended 27 June 2021, up from £100,000 losses the previous year. While the owner of…
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27 September
Ramsay’s Street Burger opens new site at Reading’s The Oracle
Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger has announced the opening of its new site at The Oracle, located in Reading’s town centre, on 24 September. It revealed the new Reading restaurant will be its eighth in total and second outside of London. Overlooking the Riverside, with both indoor and outdoor seating the…
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24 September
Revamped Oarsman restaurant set to reopen
The Oarsman on Spittal Street, Marlow will reopen its doors on September 30, under the new ownership of Truffle Hunting duo Nigel Sutcliffe and James Mclean. The Bistro will house up to 64 people for lunch and dinner, with a bar area to welcome guests for drinks, with lunch served…
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24 September
JM Socials names Michelin-starred Keiron Stevens as head chef
Former head chef at Michelin star restaurant Adams, Keiron Stevens is set to join the Cheltenham-based restaurant JM Socials. The restaurant has announced Stevens will lead the group as its new executive chef, set to “develop” its indian-inspired menu at the original Cheltenham restaurant, Prithvi. According to JM Socials, Stevens…
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