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Harry Cooper General Manager Counter 71 restaurant London

Uncorked: Harry Cooper

The general manager of Shoreditch restaurant Counter 71 on Oastbrook Pinot Blanc, matching roast lamb with Schioppetino and why the concept of the Old World should be retired.

The Real Greek moves into retail with Tesco range

The UK’s largest Greek restaurant chain has launched a 15-strong retail range into Tesco stores nationwide.

High Street Rental Auctions plan ‘will create opportunities for hospitality businesses’

Government proposals to allow vacant commercial properties to be brought into use via auction will ‘create opportunities for hospitality businesses to move into high streets’, a trade body has said.

Liberation Group launches Butcombe Boutique Inns arm

Liberation Group is to launch an accommodation brand later this month with the aim of becoming the leading operator of premium rooms in the south of England.

The Potted Lobster and Whittling House chef Richard Sim on his trouble with TripAdvisor

Flash-grilled: Richard Sim

The group head chef of The Potted Lobster and Whittling House in Northumbria on his trouble with TripAdvisor, and why sausage rolls are the perfect accompaniment to sloe gin.

Amy Poon to launch production and retail space in Bermondsey’s Spa Terminus

Amy Poon will open a production and retail space in South London food production and distribution hub Spa Terminus next month.

Bobo Social heads to Ealing

Bobo Social has chosen Ealing’s Filmworks development for its third London site.

James Close launches summer residency at Rockliffe Hall

Former Raby Hunt chef James Close will launch a summer residency at County Durham hotel Rockliffe Hall next month.

Julie’s restaurant relaunch Holland Park

Latest opening: Julie’s

A crack team is overseeing the reimagining of a West London institution that was at one point one of the capital’s most famed celebrity haunts.

Adam Handling to open The Tartan Fox in Cornwall

Adam Handling will launch his second pub that will also be his second Cornish venue next month.

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Jamie Oliver Group plots further European expansion

Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group is targeting further expansion in Europe having launched its first outpost in Germany.

Brighton chef Isaac Bartlett-Copeland to launch hot dog concept

Brighton and Hove-based chef Isaac Bartlett-Copeland will launch a hot dog-focused pub franchise food business within the South Coast city’s East Street Tap next month.

Gemma Austin to relocate her Belfast restaurant A Peculiar Tea

Gemma Austin to relocate A Peculiar Tea

Gemma Austin is to relocate her Belfast restaurant A Peculiar Tea when its lease comes to an end in October.

Angler chef Gary Foulkes to lead the kitchen at Belgravia restaurant Cornus

Angler chef Gary Foulkes to lead the kitchen at Cornus

Joe Mercer Nairne and David O’Connor have appointed Angler chef Gary Foulkes to oversee the kitchen at their upcoming Belgravia restaurant Cornus.

Leaders' confidence 'in the balance' as revenues rise but pressures persist

Britain’s hospitality leaders remain cautious amid tentative signs of improved consumer spending and relief on some costs, CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey reveals.

National Restaurant Awards 2024: Chef of the Year shortlist

Six chefs at the top of their game have made this year's shortlist at the National Restaurant Awards.

Channelling childhood food memories, ditching the tweezers, and having some fun: Michel Roux on life after Le Gavroche

Mere months after closing the doors of Le Gavroche, the famed chef is poised to open another French restaurant, at The Langham in London.

Dishoom, Dorchester Collection, Valor, and MOTO Hospitality named in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2024

Dishoom and Dorchester Collection singled out as best places to work

Hospitality businesses Dishoom, Dorchester Collection, Valor, and MOTO Hospitality have been singled out in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2024 list.