Italy
Coverage explores how culinary traditions, ingredient sourcing, and hospitality trends from across Italy, particularly regions such as Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Campania, and cities like Rome and Milan, influence UK menus and operations. Reporting includes supplier partnerships, Italian restaurant brand performance, regional cuisine trends, and consumer appetite for authenticity. Insight is tailored for chefs, operators, and procurement teams tracking product provenance, menu inspiration, and cross-border market activity.
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Sep- 2024 -10 SeptemberNews
Ekstedt at The Yard appoints new head chef
Ekstedt at The Yard, the Scandinavian open-fire restaurant in Westminster from Swedish Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt, has appointed Luca Mastrantoni as head chef. Mastrantoni brings more than a decade of experience to the role, hailing from Italy, where he learnt to use “delicate and seasonal” ingredients, before moving to London…
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3 SeptemberNews
Big Mamma to open La Bellezza in Birmingham
Italian restaurant group Big Mamma Group has announced that it will open its first restaurant in Birmingham on 29 November. La Bellezza will be opening at Paradise, 2 Chamberlain Square in the heart of Birmingham, bringing Big Mamma’s hospitality offering to the Midlands. The menu will feature a collection of…
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2 SeptemberRestaurants
A&M Hospitality to launch Terra Mare in Cardiff
A&M Hospitality Group, the same creative force behind Roath restaurant Silures, is set to unveil a new Italian restaurant, Terra Mare, in Cardiff on 11 October 2024. Terra Mare, translating to ‘Land and Sea’ in Italian, will bring the culinary traditions of Puglia, Southern Italy, to the Welsh capital. Taking…
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Aug- 2024 -2 AugustNews
Riva Blu restaurant opens at Spring Leeds
Italian restaurant Riva Blu has opened a new location at The Springs Leeds. With food drawing on inspiration from Southern Italy and the interiors featuring plush teal accents, the latest addition to the retail park will provide guests with an open kitchen, cocktail bar and al fresco terrace area. Part…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulySponsored
What to expect at Europe’s 100% plant-based trade show
Leading plant-based manufacturers and solutions providers will form a comprehensive exhibition, covering everything from end products to packaging, ingredients and logistics. Here, attendees can source innovative plant-based products, gain inspiration, discover solutions for their business and network with other business owners. Exhibitors are travelling from around the world to demonstrate…
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23 JulyRestaurants
Tropea expands site to boost restaurant covers
Birmingham-based restaurant Tropea has announced its extension into the premises next door as it looks to expand its offering. The extension will see the addition of a bar that will accommodate up to four covers for walk-ins and table top style dining, alongside a further 15 covers in the restaurant.…
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12 JulyRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims to open in Cardiff
Pizza Pilgrims has announced that it is set to open a new store in Cardiff in August, its first site outside of England. The new pizzeria has 90 covers inside and 48 outside, with space for bookings and walk-ins. The interior will feature brightly coloured tiles, a bar reminiscent of…
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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/06/24
The NTIA has asked the new government to appoint a NTE minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. Such a move would restore confidence within the sector, demonstrating…
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21 JuneRestaurants
Alley Cats to open new Chelsea venue
Alley Cats has announced the opening of its second location on King’s Road in Chelsea at the beginning of August. This new site will be part of the Sloane Stanely estate on the King’s Road, building on the success of its first Marylebone site. The restaurant will be led by…
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11 JuneNews
Piccolino restaurant to open in Henley-on-Thames
Italian restaurant Piccolino is set to open its 21st restaurant in Henley-on-Thames’ Market Square on 24 June. Part of Individual Restaurants, the 5,000 sq ft restaurant will be serving its latest summer menu, bringing trending dishes of Italian cities and coastal regions to Henley. With over £2m invested in the…
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