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- 2023 -21 July
Soul + Grain opens new site at Newcastle International Airport
Soul + Grain has opened its new site at Newcastle International Airport in the airport departure lounge. The restaurant can seat up to 60 guests and features a contemporary design and free charging points. The menu offers a range of vegan, vegetarian and nutritionally-balanced food options including raspberry and chia…
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20 July
Tattu announces rebrand to Permanently Unique
Tattu, the restaurant group founded by Adam and Drew Jones, has announced a rebranding to Permanently Unique. Tattu restaurant group was founded in 2015 by brothers Adam and Drew Jones. The rebranding comes as part of a plan for international expansion in the coming years. Tattu plans to launch its…
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19 July
Wagamama sales boost Restaurant Group trading in H1
The Restaurant Group has welcomed a period of strong trading in the first half of the year, with sales at Wagamama and its Pubs division up by 5% and 9%, respectively. Wagamama continued to trade strongly in the period, with outperformance of the market in Q2, and like-for-like sales up…
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19 July
Hospitality businesses fear closure as no-show diners cost £90 per head
No-show diners are costing restaurant owners almost £90 per head as a result 18% of restaurant, pub and bar owners consider closing for good, according to new data from Barclaycard Payments. The data revealed that with the majority (60%) of customers giving 24 hours or less notice when cancelling their…
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18 July
Salt waterfront bar and kitchen opening in Portland Marina
Boatfolk has announced the launch of its latest venture, Salt, opening in the Portland Marina (Dorset) this summer. Set to open in July, Salt is an all-day dining destination that combines its waterside location with a seasonal menu. The restaurant will cater to guests looking to refuel between activities or…
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18 July
The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and Bailey’s Bar to open in South Kensington
The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and the Bailey’s bar is set to relaunch on 20 July in South Kensington. The Bugis will serve authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisines made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. It takes its name ‘The Bugis’ from the “bustling” area in Singapore renowned for its “flair…
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17 July
The Good Front Room launches at the Langham
The Langham Hotel in London has announced the opening of its new restaurant The Good Front Room by chef Dom Taylor, a modern Caribbean restaurant. The opening comes following the success of Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef on Channel 4. TheTV cooking competition, filmed at The Langham and…
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13 July
Bocconcino to open second site in Soho
Following the success of Italian restaurant Bocconcino in Mayfair, Mikhail Gokhner is set to open a second site in London’s Soho on 15 September. Located on 58 Great Marlborough Street, Bocconcino will specialise in Italian fare with a “contemporary flair”, including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta and cicchetti. With capacity for…
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13 July
Big Table Group sales hit £206.2m in FY22
Big Table Group revealed that full sales reached £206.2m in the 12 months to 30 October 2022, an increase from £142.1m in the previous year, despite Covid restrictions, energy and food price inflation, and the end of business rates concessions. The group, which operates Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Café Rouge,…
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12 July
Wagamama shareholder calls for chairman to be replaced
Irenic Capital Management, minority shareholder in The Restaurant Group which owns Wagamama, has called on the board of the company to replace chair Ken Hanna. Irenic, which owns a shareholding of 2.6% in TRG, wants Hanna replaced due to his “documented disregard for the best interests of all shareholders”. Alongside…
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