Camden
Editorial covers hospitality and foodservice developments in this key London borough, including restaurant and pub openings, independent operator activity, street food trends, licensing issues, and investment in nightlife and cultural venues. Reporting highlights how the area’s vibrant dining and drinking scene evolves and what it signals for operators, landlords, and suppliers navigating London’s dynamic hospitality market.
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Oct- 2019 -11 OctoberPeople
Wasabi appoints Henry Brits as new CEO
Sushi restaurant Wasabi has appointed Henry Brits as its new CEO, announcing that he will join the business on 29 November. Brits has previously worked at Yum! Brands and was involved in the turnaround of Pizza Hut Restaurants under private equity ownership. Earlier this year Wasabi secured investment from investment…
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Jun- 2019 -17 JuneRestaurants
Wahaca updates policy after waiter is charged for dine and dash
Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca has made changes to its walk out policy after it faced criticism for making a waiter pay part of the bill. The company has now said staff will not be asked to cover any part of the bill if this happens in the future. Former leader…
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May- 2019 -15 MayFood and Drink
ICA starts campaign following ice cream van ban
The Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), has told Catering Today it is launching a campaign to get local authorities to provide electricity points so that ice cream vans can trade with their engines off, after a number of London councils banned the vans from streets in their boroughs. An ICA…
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3 MayBusiness
London councils to ban ice cream vans
London councils including Camden, Westminster and Islington are set to ban ice cream vans from operating on roads within the boroughs in order to cut down on air pollution. Most ice cream vans run on diesel fuel, releasing high levels of black carbon, a substance which scientists claim can stunt…
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Apr- 2019 -18 AprilRestaurants
Morty & Bob’s opens at King’s Cross’ Coal Drops Yard
British cuisine restaurant Morty and Bob’s have opened its new site at the new cultural hub, Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross. The team made the decision to relocate to King’s Cross following the success of its first restaurant in east London. Named after owner Charlie Phillips’ two grandpas, Morty…
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Mar- 2019 -13 MarchBeverages
Subterranean bar launches low-alcohol spirit
A drinks entrepreneur who has made a name for himself by turning underground public conveniences into neighbourhood bars has launched Willow, a low-alcohol spirit. Created in William Borrell’s subterranean neighbourhood bar, the Ladies and Gentlemen in Kentish Town, north London, the spirit’s name is a combination of his first name…
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Feb- 2019 -15 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Bar 6 Group to launch Near & Far Camden
Bar 6 Group has announced it is to launch its third Near & Far bar in Camden following venues in Angel and Peckham Levels. The new bar will be located opposite The Stables and iconic music venue the Roundhouse, and set over four floors holding 180 guests, offering a lounge…
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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryPubs and Bars
New bar opens in Camden toilet
A new bar has opened in one of Camden’s historic Victorian public toilets just behind Camden Road station. L&G Camden will have bartender Josh Powell at the helm fresh from several victorious cocktail competitions.Behind the new bar is craft spirit producer and Progress 1000 nominee William Borrell (owner of Vestal…
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22 JanuaryRestaurants
Former Harrods chef opens Kuku Riku restaurant in Camden Market
Former Harrods chef Alistair Dibbs is to open a new restaurant in Camden, named Kuku Riku, alongside former Harrods operations manager Maggie Milosavljevic, who takes up the role of commercial director. The 70-cover restaurant will serve rotisserie chicken, marinated in a “secret” marinade, along with chicken burgers and wings. The…
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9 JanuaryOpinion
Top 10 accessible restaurants in the UK
There are so many restaurants throughout the UK which are held in high regard, but are the facilities accessible? Award-winning stairlift manufacturer Acorn Stairlifts is on hand to list their top 10 most accessible restaurants in the UK. Check out the eateries that made the cut, which are listed in…
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