San Carlo Restaurant Group has revealed plans to open three sites this year, with its first set to open in August in London’s West End.
Travelodge appoints Claire Good as chief operating officer
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has announced the appointment of Claire Good as its new chief operating officer.
Olga and Alex Polizzi resurrect the Star in Alfriston, a hotel with design at its heart
Mother and daughter Olga and Alex Polizzi have resurrected a former Forte hotel in Alfriston in Sussex as the Star, a tastefully decorated hotel and restaurant with that unmistakable Polizzi touch.
Gordon Ramsay to open Street Burger in Islington
Gordon Ramsay is to open his latest Street Burger restaurant in London’s Islington on Friday 25 June.
Scotland delays Level 0 easing of restrictions until 19 July
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland’s move to Level 0 and ease on restrictions will, like England, be delayed until 19 July instead of being lifted next week as was previously planned.
Restaurant Associates wins three-year Imperial War Museum London contract
Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group, has secured a new three-year catering contract with the Imperial War Museum in London.
Eurest stamps contract with Royal Mail
Eurest, the workplace division of foodservice giant Compass Group UK and Ireland, has been awarded a contract by Royal Mail to deliver services including catering across nearly two-thirds of its sites until 2025.
Umbrella Training launches initiative to support hospitality SMEs
Hospitality training and apprenticeship provider Umbrella Training has launched Boost, a new initiative to support the immediate staffing needs of small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the hospitality sector.
Latest openings: Junsei, the Bailiwick Freehouse and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors.
Reviews: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen represents ‘all the best things’, says Jay Rayner, and Giles Coren gets hot under the collar at Humble Chicken
Imad’s Syrian Kitchen in London’s Carnaby Street represents “all the best things”, writes Jay Rayner in The Observer.

