IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of its first Vignette Collection site in the UK, which is due to open as the Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool later this year.
Wake-up call: Can I open a restaurant in Scotland?
The restaurant rules north of the border are different and require some forethought before the grand opening, advises Fiona McKinnon
Fridays scraps free meals for staff during longer shifts
The Fridays restaurant chain has come under fire from a trade union over plans to scrap the provision of free meals for staff working shifts of 10 hours or longer.
Marc Wilkinson to reopen Fraiche in Shropshire countryside
Marc Wilkinson has announced that he will be relocating Fraiche from Oxton, Merseyside, to Shropshire.
Recipe: Spinach and feta pie recipe from the Athenian
Recipe for spinach and feta pie recipe from Eat Like a Greek by Tim Vasilakis
Book review: Eat Like a Greek by Tim Vasilakis
Tim Vasilakis says his aim is to make people’s lives “tastier, healthier and a little bit more Greek”
Simon Rogan’s Aulis reopening next month at double the size
Aulis London, Simon Rogan’s chef’s table in Soho, will reopen at the end of May with a new look that has seen the venue double in size with additional seating and a new lounge.
PCA and Star Pubs court case ends in reduced fine from £2m to £1.25m
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) and Star Pubs & Bars have reached a settlement ending the litigation between them in the High Court.
Viewpoint: Cook your way to no food waste
Stop Food Waste Day this month is a perfect opportunity to meet the environmental challenge – and cut costs – says Ashleigh Taylor
Wahaca drops steak from menu to cut carbon
Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca has announced it is dropping steak from its menu as part of efforts to cut “some of the highest carbon dishes from our menu”.

