Revolution Bars Group, which operates 74 bars across the UK trading under the Revolution and Revolución de Cuba brands, has announced its intention to raise up to £15m by way of share placings.
Hotel design: Number One Bruton
The art and hotel worlds collide in Number One Bruton in Somerset, where eclectic art collections, vintage curios and a country house aesthetic create a feeling of relaxed luxury.
Genuine Dining Co launches office delivery service for businesses without catering
Independent caterer Genuine Dining Co (GDC) has launched a food delivery service for businesses that have employees returning to work but don’t have in-house catering facilities.
Around 100 of the Restaurant Group sites to close with up to 3,000 job losses
The Restaurant Group (TRG) will not reopen 100-120 sites following lockdown, with job losses of 2,000-3,000 expected.
Tortilla, Wasabi and Drake & Morgan introduce technology to ease distancing protocols
Tortilla, Wasabi and Drake & Morgan are among the latest operators to sign up with restaurant technology platform OrderPay, which says it can help venues open up safely and observe distancing protocols.
Book review: The Roasting Tin Around the World
If you’re a cook who needs stove-top action and regularly sets off the smoke alarm (guilty), Rukmini Iyer’s new book might not be for you.
Recipe of the week: Rukmini Iyer’s all-in-one paella
Inspired by oven-cook risottos, I give you this oven-cooked paella – no stirring, just beautifully cooked saffron rice, rich with chorizo, chicken and garlic.
Thatchers pledges £1m to get pints pouring
Somerset cider maker Thatchers has announced a £1m pledge to getting the British pub back in business .
Wake-up call: How to manage risk during a pandemic
With the end of lockdown in sight, operators must now form a viable plan for health and safety. Keith Morton explains the key points
Loungers ‘optimistic’ about July reopening with smaller menus and revised layouts
Loungers has said it is “optimistic” about a July reopening and in a “strong position” with regards to the future, anticipating it can benefit from increases in home-working across the UK.

