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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May- 2019 -8 MayApps & Technology
Robot bartender takes up residency at Barbican Centre
A drink-mixing robot called Toni will take up residency at London’s Barbican Centre as part of its ‘AI: More than Human’ summer exhibition. Toni, designed by Italian company and producer of automated cocktail makers Makr Shakr, will be at the centre in an aim to explore the evolution of the…
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Apr- 2019 -26 AprilRestaurants
US hospitality group to open first restaurant in London
New York City’s LDV Hospitality, owner of the chic modern Italian restaurant concept Scarpetta Restaurants, will open their first London restaurant in Knightsbridge Green in June. The restaurant will be named Sette, representing the “lucky number seven”. And it will be the group’s newest restaurant from the Scarpetta family. Operating…
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Mar- 2019 -29 MarchVenues & Properties
The Grand appoints Norman McKenzie as executive chef
The Grand in York has announced the appointment of Norman McKenzie as the hotel’s new executive chef. McKenzie has been running his own consultancy for the past year and a half, following roles as group executive chef for the Malhotra Group, head chef of the Feversham Arms Hotel, executive head…
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21 MarchBusiness
Businesses left waiting for rates discounts as deadline approaches
Businesses in England were promised millions of pounds in support by the chancellor last October but, less than two weeks before the start of the new tax year on 1 April, many are still either waiting for discounts worth up to £8,000 or haven’t yet applied. The government announced a…
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20 MarchRestaurants
D&D London launches new restaurant in New York
Today marks the opening of Queensyard, a new restaurant, bar and café by D&D London within the Hudson Yards development in Manhattan. Offering luxury retail, work and residential space on the west side of Manhattan, Hudson Yards is the largest private real estate development in US history which, upon completion,…
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18 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks opens 30,000th store
Starbucks has announced it has today (18 March) opened its 30,000th store, in Shenzhen, China. The milestone for the company comes as it looks to open more stores in its new Reserve Roasteries format, with the 30,000th site named, Starbucks Reserve Shenzhen Bay Mix City. Recently the chain opened Reserve…
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Feb- 2019 -28 FebruaryAwards & Events
IFE 2019 ambassadors unveiled
To celebrate its 21st edition, The International Food and Drink Event (IFE) 2019 has announced it is collaborating with six industry experts. The ‘ambassadors’ will work with organiser, Fresh Montgomery, to identify trends, build insights and share industry knowledge, in an aim to ensure visitors are given an “unrivalled experience”.…
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27 FebruaryEntrepreneurship
Independent charcuterie to supply Marco Pierre White restaurants
An independent charcuterie business from Penge, south east London has teamed up with Marco Pierre White to supply his chain of restaurants with a range of specialised salamis. Giuseppe Perinelli and his wife Becky Owens, who founded their business Perinelli Salami in 2017, will now provide their ‘Classic’ and Fennel…
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18 FebruaryFeatures
New in town: Roasting Plant
What is it? Roasting Plant’s brand is focused on its in-house roasteries which see coffee go from fresh beans to ready-to-serve in the same amount of time it usually takes baristas to simply make the coffee. The company claims it is the only coffee shop to actually roast the beans…
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15 FebruaryRestaurants
The Halal Guys secures first UK restaurant
Halal fast food restaurant chain, The Halal Guys, has acquired its first UK site as it continues to expand internationally. The group has 100 restaurants across America and Asia and is considered a “staple” of the New York food scene and its primary dish is a platter of chicken or…
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