With ultra-processed meat alternatives falling out of favour, operators should concentrate on natural, flavoursome options for their vegan and vegetarian menu. Will Hawkes reports
How Mark Winter is preparing for the summer season at the Holiday Inn Blackpool
The general manager of the Holiday Inn Blackpool discusses gearing up the hotel in Blackpool’s new business district in time for the great British summer. Caroline Baldwin reports
Menuwatch: Gloriosa, Glasgow
Rosie Healey’s “holiday food” brings a welcome ray of sunshine to Glasgow. Rosie Conroy pays a visit
Squatters removed from Marco Pierre White’s abandoned restaurant
The Met Police has removed squatters from Marco Pierre White’s abandoned restaurant in Leicester Square, The Telegraph has reported.
Drinks Doctor: Which desserts pair with which Champagne?
With sugar and chocolate being Champagne’s sworn enemies in the flavour stakes, is it possible to present complementary Champagnes with the dessert menu, asks Martin Dibben
This comedy and cooking double act has reincarnated Freak Scene
Scott Hallsworth has brought Freak Scene back to life with two new branches – but this time comedian and fellow Aussie Adam Hills is along for the ride
Galvin at Windows to close after 18 years
Chris and Jeff Galvin have announced their Galvin at Windows restaurant will close at the end of April after 18 years of trading.
Squatters in Gordon Ramsay’s London pub ‘served legal papers’
Squatters who have taken over a Gordon Ramsay pub in London claim to have been served legal papers.
Berenjak opens ‘little sister’ restaurant at Soho Farmhouse
Berenjak, the Persian restaurant backed by JKS Restaurants, has opened a site at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire.
Marriott International plots 100 more hotels amid conversion boom
Marriott International plans to add nearly 100 properties and over 12,000 rooms to its European portfolio by the end of 2026.

