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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Jan- 2022 -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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Nov- 2021 -25 NovemberNews
Michelin-starred Star Inn ‘reduced to ashes’
The Star Inn, a Michelin-starred restaurant headed by chef Andrew Pern, has been “reduced to ashes” following a fire at the site last night (24 November). The fire began when the thatched roof of the 14th Century building in Harome, North Yorkshire, caught fire shortly after 22:00 GMT. According to…
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9 NovemberNews
Will Lockwood to take up Roots head chef role
Roots, York, has announced the appointment of Will Lockwood as head chef, after the restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star earlier this year. According to the restaurant, Lockwood’s work at The Black Swan, working his way up from demi chef de partie in 2014 to head chef in 2017,…
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Oct- 2021 -7 OctoberFood and Drink
Butchies to open in Borough Yards this winter
Butchies has announced the opening of a new site in Borough Yards in the next few months. Butchies opened in 2013 after founder Garrett and his wife returned to London after a period in New York. It revealed the restaurant is set to serve 45 covers including 25 in an…
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Sep- 2021 -28 SeptemberPubs and Bars
The Blind Rabbit opens in Nottingham
The Blind Rabbit, a New York inspired bar, grill and live entertainment space, has officially opened in Nottingham. The bar took over the space of the Belgian restaurant Belgo in June 2019, and has since reopened as a burger joint and live entertainment venue. The 5,000 sq ft, three-storey, Victorian…
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Aug- 2021 -2 AugustPeople
Burger & Lobster names executive development chef
Global surf and turf restaurant group Burger and Lobster has announced the appointment of Paul Greening as executive development chef. Greening brings over 29 years of experience to the position, including stints at Pier Restaurant in Sydney, Wellington’s Restaurant 290, and the Michelin-starred Parisian venues Guy Savoy and Pierre Gagnaire.…
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Jul- 2021 -29 JulyPeople
Roots head chef confirms plans to step down
Sean Wrest has confirmed that he will step down from his position as head chef at Michelin-starred Roots in York, announcing plans to eventually open his own restaurant. Wrest, who headed the venue for over two years, took to Instagram to confirm the news, describing his tenure as an “incredible…
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Jun- 2021 -7 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
200 Degrees to launch Cannock coffee shop
Coffee roasters 200 Degrees has announced the upcoming launch of a new coffee shop at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands in Cannock, Staffordshire. Due to open on 9 June, the venue will represent 200 Degrees’ second venture with the McArthurGlen retail group, following from its East Midlands site. The coffee…
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