Restaurants
The latest news and updates on restaurants, 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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Jul- 2021 -8 July
Gino D’Acampo opens new London restaurant
Gino D’Acampo has announced the opening of ‘Luciano’, a new restaurant located in London on 26 July. The new restaurant will be located at the ME London hotel, and is named after the celebrity chef’s 18-year old son Luciano. To support kitchen operations, Lorenzo Minini has been appointed as executive…
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6 July
Buzzworks tackle ‘recruitment drought’ with £20k bonus pot
Buzzworks, a group of independent restaurant and bar operators, has released a bonus pot of £20k for staff referrals, in a bid to tackle a “recruitment drought” of almost 50 chef vacancies. The group, which operates 12 sites across Scotland, said it will offer monetary bonuses to any customer or…
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6 July
Kitchin Group suspends senior staff over bullying allegations
Two senior members of staff have been suspended at the Tom Kitchin-owned Kitchin Group, following allegations of staff mishandling and harassment. Some 12 former employees reportedly alleged in comments to The Times of “hellish” sexual harassment, abuse, and the denial of food, water, and lavatory breaks amid up to 18…
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2 July
Hakkasan marks 20th anniversary with ‘limited edition’ menu
Michelin-starred Hakkasan has announced the arrival of a set menu available at all locations globally, including Mayfair and Hanway Place in London, to celebrate the restaurant’s 20th anniversary. Since the first Hakkasan opened in Hanway Place in 2001, the brand has expanded globally with 10 locations around the world, including…
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1 July
Pho Delicious set for Spitalfields launch
Delicious Pho is set to open a new restaurant in Spitalfields in August 2021, representing the restaurant chain’s debut expansion into the UK. Founded in 2003 by Chau Tran, Delicious Pho currently operates across 12 sites throughout Canada. The group offers 10 different variations of the traditional pho dish, and…
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Jun- 2021 -30 June
L’oscar London welcomes new head chef
L’oscar London has welcomed Allan Pickett as its newest head chef for the hotel’s restaurant. Pickett brings with him a wealth of experience, having been involved in many kitchens including the Standard hotel, where he did the opening as executive head chef, as well as his role as head chef…
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29 June
Leon to open first Drive-Thru restaurant
Leon has unveiled the plans for its first Drive-Thru restaurant in West Yorkshire. The new 2,000 sq. ft. Drive-Thru restaurant is the first of its kind for the Leon brand, and the fourth Leon restaurant to open in West Yorkshire. The 50+ cover restaurant, which is set to open in…
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29 June
Tasty sees takeaway and delivery sales ‘perform well’
Tasty, the operator of restaurants in the casual dining sector, has revealed that for the six-week period to 27 June 2021, takeaway and delivery sales “performed well” during the most recent lockdown. Following the easing of lockdown restrictions on 17 May 2021, most of the company’s estate reopened, with 49…
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28 June
Bill Wyman closes Sticky Fingers after 32 years
Former Rolling Stones bassist, Bill Wyman has announced the closure of his London restaurant Sticky Fingers after 32 years of trading. The venue which first opened in 1989 was decorated with rock and roll memorabilia and was named after the band’s 1971 album. The restaurant, which is located on High…
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25 June
Kasa and Kin to open in Soho this September
Kasa and Kin has revealed it will open its newest restaurant in London, Soho this September. The new site combines an all-day Philipino cuisine restaurant and bar, with a bakery and patisserie under one roof. With a team overseen by Michelin-starred chef and consultant Pat McDonald and executive chef, Jeremy…
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