York
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments in this historic city, with reporting on restaurant and pub openings, independent brand activity, local sourcing, and tourism-led demand. Areas such as the city centre, Bishopthorpe Road, and Fossgate feature prominently, offering insights for operators responding to heritage-driven footfall, commuter trade, and the balance between local and visitor markets.
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Apr- 2022 -11 AprilFeatures
Behind the curtains of The Fat Badger York
What is the history of the HRH Group? Following a background working in pubs, restaurants and hotels, the HRH Group was founded in 2011 with a number of pubs and inns in the North. Over 10 years later, the HRH Group is now an independent, multi-property group which now operates…
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Mar- 2022 -31 MarchFood and Drink
The Little Scarlet to open in Soho this summer
House-party inspired late night bar and restaurant concept, The Little Door and Co, will open its fourth site, The Little Scarlet Door, in Soho’s Greek Street on 6 June. Occupying a 2,200 sq ft space across two floors in the newly redeveloped, multi-use Ilona Rose House at 12-13 Greek Street,…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Papa John’s US Franchisee refuses to close 190 Russian sites
While Papa John’s International has confirmed it has suspended all corporate operations in Russia, a US franchise operator in Russia has refused to close its 190 stores. According to the New York Times, Christopher Wynne, the owner of PJ Western, the company that controls the sites primarily owned by Russian…
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Feb- 2022 -7 FebruaryRestaurants
63rd+1st Edinburgh to open in Q2
63rd+1st, part of the newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced its next location will be situated on Frederick Street in the centre of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. Opening its doors in Q2 of 2022, the venue will be the fifth 63rd+1st to open in a year. Spanning approximately 3,500 square…
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2 FebruaryFeatures
How to refine career progression within hospitality
Although hospitality may still be enduring some uncertainty, consumer confidence is on the rise. According to a recent study from the CGA, more than two thirds (70%) of the UK now feel optimistic about visiting pubs, bars and restaurants – over double that of those showing similar optimism at the…
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Jan- 2022 -19 JanuaryNews
Former Michellin-starred chef to head up The Horns Inn
Former Michelin-starred head chef, Sean Wrest, is to head up The Horns Inn, a new restaurant at a historic inn near Preston set to open in March 2022. It revealed Wrest left his role as head chef at Tommy Banks’ Roots in York last summer and since that time has…
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18 JanuaryNews
The Star Inn brought to market for £465k
The Star Inn, a pub-restaurant with letting rooms located in the village of Weaverthorpe, has come to market for £465k. The property is positioned to take advantage of the Yorkshire Wolds region and some of North Yorkshire’s most visited holiday resorts and tourist destinations. It comprises a 55-cover restaurant and…
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7 JanuaryFood and Drink
African food hall to make debut in London
TGP International has announced its ambitious global expansion plans for new food hall concept, Alkebulan. Alkebulan, the original name for Africa, is the “first-of-its-kind” food hall and features 10 chef-led concepts from across the African continent, allowing diners to savour gourmet dishes and street bites. Curated by chef restaurateur, Alexander…
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Dec- 2021 -22 DecemberNews
Local pub operator acquires York’s Fairfax Arms
Fairfax Arms in York has been sold to a local buyer from South Yorkshire, Derek Gennard, for an undisclosed sum. It revealed the pub is situated in Gilling East, North Yorkshire, among the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Previous owners, brothers Robert and Edward Fawcett have owned the…
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9 DecemberRestaurants
Shutters Canary Wharf opens its doors
Shutters Canary Wharf, a new restaurant inspired by Southern California, has opened its doors. Opening in the new Conran designed, hotel-styled ground floor of One Canada Square, Shutters is an ever-evolving restaurant and bar, open seven days a week, for brunch from 8am to 11am and all-day dining from noon…
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