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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Apr- 2023 -21 April
TGI Fridays axes free meals for staff
TGI Fridays has announced that staff who work a shift longer than 10 hours will no longer receive free meals. The company stated that staff would instead receive a 50% discount on all menu items, something that all staff received when working less than 10 hours. Unite Hospitality has launched…
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19 April
The Crown Hotel opens The Crown Pub and Grill
The Crown London Hotel is set to launch The Crown Pub and Grill which will open its doors on 30 April 2023. The pub is a terracotta, Grade II listed-Victorian structure, which was first constructed by the architects Shoebridge and Rising in 1899. It acted as a coaching tavern, lying…
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18 April
Atis to open fifth location in London Bridge this May
Salad and bowl bar Atis has announced the opening of its fifth location in London Bridge this May in the new Borough Yards development, with a sixth opening also in the works. The announcement comes as, since opening its flagship venue in October 2019, the chain has been successful in…
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17 April
Noci to open second venue at Battersea Power Station
Pasta restaurant Noci has announced the opening of a second restaurant at the newly-restored Battersea Power Station on Tuesday 16 May. The news comes a year after Noci first opened in Islington, following a successful pop-up at Mortimer House the previous November. According to the restaurant, it will continue the…
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13 April
Nomad London appoints executive chef
Nomad London in Covent Garden has announced the appointment of Michael Yates as executive chef. He will lead the culinary program at Nomad, including its signature restaurant, the Mexican-inspired Side Hustle, the Library and the newly opened cocktail bar, Common Decency. His experience includes Northcote in Blackburn and Restaurant Martin…
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12 April
28 Market Place to close after three years of trading
Somerset restaurant, 28 Market Place, has recently announced its closure after opening three years ago. The 26-cover restaurant was founded thanks to an investment from Horatio’s Investments, whose founder is a Somerset-born entrepreneur with a passion for investing in businesses that enhance the local area. The location was initially restored…
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12 April
Isle of Arran restaurant on the market for £475,000
The Stags Pavilion restaurant on the Isle of Arran has been put on the market for offers of over £475,000. The fully-fitted restaurant business also includes a modern, two-bedroom owners’ cottage and a two-bedroom static caravan. The property has the potential to be run as a coffee shop during the…
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11 April
Ella Mia cafe launches EllaMia After Dark
Ella Mia cafe, the gourmet eatery and coffee shop at St Martins Lane Hotel has launched EllaMia After Dark, a new drinks and fine dining space. Ella Mia After Dark at Covent Gardens is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, transforming the coffee shop into a fine…
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6 April
Sun Street Hotel launches The Orangery Bar and Kitchen
Sun Street Hotel in Shoreditch has launched its new restaurant, The Orangery Bar and Kitchen. The Orangery features a glass roof and incorporates “stylish and modern” accents throughout the dining space. It also includes burnt orange leather furnishings and exposed brick walls. According to Sun Street Hotel, the tropical greenery…
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6 April
Pizza Express appoints new COO
Pizza Express has announced the appointment of Lawrence Harvey as its new chief operating officer. The firm said Harvey brings a “wealth of experience” having worked at a number of major brands including Aldi, Barclays and Tesco. He will be responsible for leading operations across all of Pizza Express’ over…
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