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Lenders set to take over PizzaExpress and restructure business
PizzaExpress could be taken over by its lenders in a debt-for-equity swap with owner Hony Capital, which is likely to include closures.
‘Encouraging’ reception sees Loungers accelerate opening programme but two sites remain shuttered
Loungers has accelerated its reopening programme after being “encouraged” by the early response, although it has confirmed two sites will remain closed permanently.
Recipe of the week: Gill Meller’s broad bean rye crispbreads with artichokes and mint
I like the idea of a pod; it feels secure. A protective skin encases a downy fleece lining, where the beans would rather grow old and tough than come out to be eaten.
Book review: Root Stem Leaf Flower by Gill Meller
Award-winning chef and food writer Gill Meller never planned to be a cook; he studied art and photography at college but came to recognise a similar joy derived from making something nice to look at and making something nice to eat.
How to… resist room rate reductions
With demand for hotel rooms low, many operators will be considering slashing prices to entice guests. Andy Turner explains why this option should be taken off the table.
Southampton restaurant targeted by thieves just hours before reopening
A Southampton restaurant, owned by former MasterChef winner Shelina Permalloo, has been targeted by thieves just hours before the business was due to reopen.
Up to 75 PizzaExpress sites reported to be at threat as casual dining giant looks to restructure
Up to 75 PizzaExpress sites are reported to be earmarked for closure as the casual dining giant enters negotiations with landlords.
Iconic restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh close amid fears for inbound tourism
Three long-standing restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh have closed their doors for good after the projected value of inbound tourism to Scotland fell from £2.54b to £939m.
Could temporary VAT reduction boost campaign for permanent change?
The tourism industry has long campaigned for reduction in VAT to boost its competitiveness with destinations across Europe.