Mixologist

Today’s news in brief – 07/02/25

Foodservice prices rose by 1% in December, the highest monthly jump since July 2024, raising fears of renewed price pressures for the hospitality sector. It comes despite year-on-year inflation dropping to 1.9% in the final month of the year. Oils and fats emerged as a category of concern as it…

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New rooftop cocktail bar Agni to open in Leeds

New rooftop destination Agni is set to open within Keralan restaurant UYARE by Tharavadu in Leeds in the spring. Designed to be an immersive drinking experience, Agni – meaning ‘fire’ in Sanskrit and Hindi – will have a cocktail menu curated in collaboration with mixologist Filippos Filippopoulos from Tabula Rasa.…

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D&D London CEO wins The Restaurant Association’s ‘Legend Award’

David Loewi, CEO of D&D London, has received the Legend Award sponsored by Fabergé at the Restaurant Association Gala Dinner and Awards, hosted on 2 December at The Savoy, London. The event brought together the hospitality professionals, honouring category winners for their “outstanding” impact in the industry. The news comes…

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Turkish restaurant Leydi opens in Farringdon

Turkish restaurant Leydi has opened a new site in the historic Spiers and Pond building in Farringdon.  The all-day restaurant, created in collaboration with chef Selin Kiazim, features a 90-cover dining room, banquettes, warm lighting and references to Instabul’s architecture and interiors.  The new restaurant offers breakfast options that are…

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Turkish restaurant Leydi to open in Farringdon

Leydi, a new eatery inspired by Istanbul’s eating culture, is set to open in the historic Spiers and Pond building, Farringdon in September 2024. The all-day restaurant, created in collaboration with renowned chef Selin Kiazim, features a 90-cover dining room, “plush” banquettes, warm lighting, and references to Istanbul’s architecture and…

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Be At One Nottingham to reopen following £350k refurb

Cocktail bar Be At One Nottingham is set to reopen on 5 July 2024 following an extensive £350,000 refurbishment. Closed since 10 June 2024, Be At One Nottingham which offers ice-throwing, light swinging, and napkin-tossing antics — will feature a ‘chef’s table’ style bar, a selfie booth, an infinity mirror…

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Shanghai Noir brasserie to open in former Westminster Fire Station

Shanghai Noir, a new Indo-Chinese brasserie, is set to open this March on the lower ground floor of the Grade II listed old Westminster Fire Station. The new restaurant’s décor will hark back to the “heyday” of 1920s and 1930s Shanghai when the Asian city became known as ‘The Paris…

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Octagon Bar opens at Sopwell House in St Albans

Octagon Bar at Sopwell House has officially opened its doors in St Albans to customers in Hertfordshire.  Set in the heart of the Georgian manor house, Octagon Bar is inspired by the drinking dens of London and serves an inventive menu of blended cocktails.  Featuring an ornate marble topped bar…

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Camm and Hooper partners with cocktail innovator

London-based events company, Camm and Hooper, has entered into an exclusive new partnership with renowned cocktail innovator Rich Woods, who is also known as ‘The Cocktail Guy’.  In this partnership, Woods will work closely with local and sustainable producers and foragers to source the highest quality seasonal ingredients to ensure…

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Yannick Alléno to open Pavyllon London on 1 July 2023

Yannick Alléno, one of the world’s most Michelin-starred chefs, has announced the launch of Pavyllon London, his debut London restaurant in Mayfair, on 1 July 2023. Set within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Alléno’s first venture in the city will feature a restaurant, bar, private dining room, and…

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