Cornerstone
Reporting on the operations, culinary direction, and critical recognition of a standout independent restaurant known for its modern British seafood and chef-led execution. This section covers menu development, leadership, sustainability practices, and F&B strategy, offering insight for chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals focused on premium dining, local sourcing, and brand-building in competitive city markets.
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Jan- 2022 -17 JanuaryGovernment
UKH Cymru welcomes easing of Welsh restrictions
UKHospitality Cymru has announced it has welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Government that all restrictions imposed on the industry in Wales would be lifted from January 28. The Government announced the measures on 14 January, but warned that a full move to level 0 would be dependent on the…
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May- 2021 -6 MayTrade Associations
UKH publish sector prospectus ahead of Mayoral elections
UKHospitality (UKH) has published its sector prospectus ahead of the 2021 Metro Mayoral elections, which are taking place today (6 May). The prospectus outlines the financial and cultural importance of the hospitality and tourism sectors for local economic development. Among the measures being called for by the trade body are…
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Mar- 2021 -3 MarchEducation
Hospitality sector urges gov to protect apprenticeship funding
Hospitality industry leaders are calling on the government to “throw a protective ring” around apprenticeships funding and youth employment in the sector, in order to make the training and development of the future hospitality workforce a “cornerstone of the recovery”. Leaders from a cross-section of the industry, including charities, trade…
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Dec- 2020 -14 DecemberGovernment
UKHCymru calls for hospitality to be made a ‘beacon’ for Welsh recovery
UKHospitality Cymru has called on the Welsh government to ensure that hospitality is made one of the five central “beacons” of the country’s recovery process. The statement comes in reaction to plans of a “five beacon” recovery strategy that were announced to senedd members by the Welsh economic minister, Ken…
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Feb- 2020 -4 FebruaryTrade Associations
BBPA appoints new chairman
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has appointed Phil Whitehead, managing director of Molson Coors Western Europe, as its new chairman. Whitehead will succeed Simon Emeny, chief executive of Fuller Smith and Turner, who was chairman of the BBPA for two years. According to the group, Whitehead has a…
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Jun- 2019 -11 JuneAwards & Events
Lancashire’s Moor Hall named UK’s best restaurant
The Moor Hall restaurant in Lancashire has topped a list of 100 at this year’s National Restaurant Awards. Opening in 2016 by chef Mark Birchall, the restaurant with rooms holds two Michelin stars and five AA Rosettes. It was the only non-London restaurant to come in the top five spot…
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Apr- 2019 -4 AprilAdvice
Five ways to keep employees happy
As an employer, it is crucial that you keep your employees happy within the workplace. You may not have considered this before, but it is an hugely important part of your role; after all, unhappy employees are not productive, they don’t go the extra mile, and they don’t offer a…
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Mar- 2019 -7 MarchAwards & Events
Former HIX group head chef Ronnie Murray joins Camm & Hooper
Ronnie Murray has joined London-based events company Camm and Hooper as its new group executive head chef. Murray, who previously spent seven years as group head chef of HIX Restaurants, will create new menus for all six of Camm and Hooper’s London venues whilst heading up a team of 20…
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Jan- 2019 -22 JanuaryAwards & Events
The Dining Room and Pétrus among latest Rosette Award winners
The AA has announced its latest Rosette Award winners, recognising restaurants with the highest culinary offerings in the UK. Three restaurants have been awarded four AA Rosettes, while a further 16 have been awarded three AA Rosettes. Restaurants honoured with four AA Rosettes are Old Downton Lodge (Ludlow, Shropshire), Roganic…
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Dec- 2018 -17 DecemberBusiness
Restaurant on the market months after opening
Padrino Pizza in Dundee is up for sale despite only opening in September, the restaurant is on the market at a price of £35,000. The restaurants owners said they were selling up in order to pursue “other business opportunities”. The business is being marketed by Cornerstone Business Agents, which says…
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