The Casual Dining trade show has been postponed until September 2021, Diversified Communications UK has confirmed.
Book review: The French Laundry, Per Se, by Thomas Keller
Excerpted from The French Laundry, Per Se by Thomas Keller, published by Artisan Books. Copyright © 2020.It’s a difficult time to be debating the future of fine dining, but Thomas Keller’s first book in almost a decade finds the chef in a contemplative mood.
Sam and Georgie Pearman’s Country Creatures to launch the Double Red Duke hotel next year
Sam and Georgie Pearman’s Country Creatures business is set to launch the Double Red Duke in February 2021.
Tim Martin: changing restrictions are ‘baffling and confusing’
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has said the changing local and national restrictions are “baffling and confusing” in the company’s first quarter trading update.
Sacha Lord calls for taskforce to reassess tier regulations
With lockdown restrictions in England due to be reviewed in three weeks, night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord has written to the health secretary calling for a taskforce to advise the government on the country’s return to tiered regulations.
Ben and Sophie Crittenden on opening Stark, their Michelin-starred restaurant on a shoestring
This year promised greatness for Ben and Sophie Crittenden, who planned to move their Michelin-starred restaurant, Stark, into a bigger site and launch a tapas bar in the old premises.
Piano Works founder proposes Enterprise Investment Scheme adaptation to help rebuild hospitality
Alan Lorrimer, founder of live music venue brand the Piano Works, is spearheading a proposed adaptation to the Enterprise Investment Scheme that will incentivise investors to help rebuild the hospitality sector.
‘Too late’ for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland to reopen this weekend
Even if the Executive decides to lift restrictions on hospitality in Northern Ireland on 13 November, it is now too late for many businesses to reopen this weekend, said Hospitality Ulster.
Made with Care campaign celebrates New Zealand produce and brands
Despite borders remaining closed to international visitors for now, the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) have gone to great lengths to bring a taste of New Zealand to the United Kingdom.
Liberation Group acquires 21 pubs from Wadworth and Company
Channel Islands pub and restaurant business the Liberation Group has announced that its Bristol-based subsidiary Butcombe Brewery has exchanged contracts to acquire 21 pubs from Wadworth and Company.

