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Pyro by Yiannis Mexis to open in London in May

A new Greek restaurant, Pyro, from chef Yiannis Mexis will open in London’s Borough on 1 May.  A celebration of cooking over fire, Pyro will feature Greek flavours and seasonal produce, reimagined in a menu of dishes designed to be shared.  A space that also features a large bar and…

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Today’s news in brief – 13/02/25

Chopstix has appointed Savills as its advisor to expand its existing portfolio, following a strategic investment in the brand from QSRP in October 2024. The chain plans to focus on high-traffic, prominent, and thriving areas, including high streets, shopping centres and travel hubs – all of which benefit from “substantial”…

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Azotea restaurant unveils menu ahead of March opening in Leeds

New Latin American rooftop restaurant and bar Azotea has unveiled its menu ahead of its opening in Leeds in March.   Featuring flavours stretching from the Caribbean coast to the streets of Mexico, Azotea’s dishes promise an “unrivalled dining experience” which blends the colour and variety of Latin American cuisine.  From…

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Today’s news in brief – 01/12/23

The RMT Union has approved a pay deal from the Rail Delivery Group, halting strike actions until at least spring 2024. The accepted offer includes a 5% pay rise retroactively applied to 2022/23 and a guarantee against compulsory redundancies until the year-end in 2024. While RMT has ceased strikes, Aslef,…

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Greggs and Fenwick launch Bistro Greggs pop-up

Family-owned department store Fenwick is collaborating with leading food retailer Greggs on a pop up at Fenwick Newcastle.  Launching on Friday 1 December, and running to New Year’s Eve, Bistro Greggs will be an all-day dining destination, from 9am to 8pm serving breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes from a Parisian-inspired…

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Sumosan Twiga to reopen following complete interior renovation

Japanese and Italian-inspired restaurant Sumosan Twiga in Knightsbridge is set to reopen its doors in September following a complete interior renovation. After it was established by entrepreneur and F1 legend, Flavio Briatore in 1998, the Twiga brand landed in Knightsbridge in 2016 as a partnership between two restaurants, Sumosan and…

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Silures Restaurant and Bar to open in Cardiff

Silures Restaurant and Bar is set to open its door on 19 May in Cardiff. The new restaurant is the flagship venue for Andrei Maxim and Daf Andrews of the newly founded A&M Hospitality Group. The pair are also behind the Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay, Galvin Bar and Grill…

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Prada Caffè pop-up opens in Harrods

Fashion retailer Prada has opened its first Prada Caffè pop-up at Harrods for a limited time only. The new pop-up at Knightsbridge will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, small bites and aperitivo. Inside, the walls, ceilings and velvet-upholstered sofas and armchairs are coloured with the brand’s iconic green. The floors reproduce…

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Brakspear reopens The Bull on Bell Street in Henley

Brakspear has reopened The Bull on Bell Street in Henley-on-Thames after an “extensive refurbishment”, the first major investment within its managed estate since it was rebranded as Honeycomb Houses last autumn. The transformation, devised by Brakspear’s in-house design team, has created an extensive outdoor space behind the pub, now called…

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Five things to consider when catering for weddings

Regardless of whether you are a large catering company or have been asked to provide the culinary delights at your cousin’s wedding, it is a great honour to cater for a wedding. This is one of the most important days of someone’s life when they want everything to be perfect,…

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