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Today’s news in brief – 17/02/25

The Cinnamon Collection will open its third site and its first in Leeds this May. Led by executive chef and CEO, Vivek Singh, the 105-cover restaurant and bar is launching in partnership with the Grade II-listed The Queens Hotel in Leeds city centre. The venue will be recruiting for a…

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Hora opens in Mayfair

Mediterranean restaurant Hora has announced that it has opened on Dover Street in Mayfair. The restaurant is a project by London-based restaurateur Dimitris Lytras, formerly brand director at Hovarda London and group nightlife director at Caprice Holdings, founded in partnership with Alessio Matrone, founder-owner of IT Restaurants, and Pierluigi Montuoro,…

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Applebee’s restaurant to relaunch in February

Applebee’s restaurant is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Borough Market with a relaunch on 13 February.  As a marker of this anniversary, Applebee’s will launch a brand new concept, menu and refurbishment of the space, as well as a continued determination to champion sustainably sourced British seafood. Still…

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Borough Market’s Applebee’s to relaunch in February 2025

Applebee’s, an institution of Borough Market for 25 years, is set to relaunch in February 2025 to celebrate its anniversary in the food market.  Still fully independent and family-run, Applebee’s is one of the original Borough Market traders. Having started as a fishmonger, Joy and Graham Applebee then moved into…

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The Berkeley to open rooftop bar to public

The Berkeley will open its rooftop located between Knightsbridge and Belgravia to all starting from 11 July.  The bar, which is usually just open to hotel guests, will offer views of London’s skyline as well as a brand new Mexican-inspired menu.  In collaboration with Patrón, The Berkeley will serve up…

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SSP launches Café Local

SSP has launched a new travel-focused café and retail store concept called Café Local, which has been developed for UK regional rail stations. The first 15 Café Local stores have opened at stations around the country, including Fratton, Exeter, Reading, Dover and Sheffield, and the flagship store has recently opened…

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The Dover Castle pub reopens with new team and refreshed look

Shepherd Neame pub The Dover Castle has reopened its doors with a new team and a revamped look. The interiors of the pub and its function room have been redecorated and the pub’s patio can now seat up to 100 people. Additionally, the dining area has been recarpeted and the…

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Thesleff Group acquires Sale e Pepe

The Thesleff Group, which operates Los Mochis and Viajante87, has acquired Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe restaurant based in Knightsbridge London. The acquisition of the restaurant includes the leasehold of the property and the rights to the brand. Previous owner of the restaurant Toni Corricelli is retiring after setting up…

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Zandi brothers to open El Norte in Mayfair

Alberto and Adrian Zandi have announced the upcoming launch of El Norte, a Spanish restaurant located on Mayfair’s Dover Street due to open in November. The site represents an expansion of the restaurateurs’ portfolio to three, adding to existing venues Zuaya and Como Garden. El Norte will take its inspiration…

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20 Stories appoints Mike Jennings as executive head chef

Michelin-trained Chef, Mike Jennings, has been announced as the new executive head chef at Manchester’s 20 Stories restaurant. The restaurant said Jennings will bring a different take on the “iconic” 20 Stories menu introducing his Grilled Mackerel and Beetroot Salad, Whole Dover Sole with Brown Shrimp Butter and Burnt Lemon,…

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