Investment firm Cain International has agreed a new lease with Prezzo at its Islington Square development in north London to open the brand’s first new restaurant since 2018.
A summer holiday travel season unlike anything in recent history
As the world’s vaccination rate rises steadily, it’s only natural for the travelling public to act on its desire to hit the road once more – in a more literal sense than one might expect.
Lyon’s restaurant founder to open Hackney wine bar and brasserie
The founder of London restaurant Lyon’s Seafood & Wine Bar is opening a new site in Hackney in early July.
This week’s new products: Crem EX3 Mini, Utopia Ghost Zero glasses, Pimm’s Sundowner and more
A look at the latest food, drink and equipment to hit the market.
Andrew Thomson to take over as chair of Institute of Hospitality Scotland
Andrew Thomson – head of the Royal Yacht Britannia’s hospitality and events team, as well as its luxury 23-cabin floating boutique hotel Fingal, berthed on Edinburgh’s Leith waterfront – has been elected to lead the Institute of Hospitality’s Scotland branch as chair.
Adam Jackson takes up head chef role at the Bow Room at York’s Grays Court hotel
Adam Jackson has started a new role as head chef at the Bow Room at the historic Grays Court hotel within the city walls of York.
Give peas a chance: the latest plant-based products for your menu
It’s time to modernise that menu with the latest vegan and vegetarian products, from juicy barbecued burgers to summer desserts without the dairy. Angela Frewin reports
Parkdean Resorts inks deal to roll out Thunderbird Fried Chicken across venues
Holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts has made a deal with Thunderbird Fried Chicken to open an initial two sites at its venues in Camber Sands, Sussex, and Trecco Bay, Bridgend, this month.
Diogenes the Dog’s Sunny Hodge to open second London wine bar
Sunny Hodge, founder of independent wine bar Diogenes the Dog in London’s Elephant & Castle, is opening a second wine bar in Battersea.
Stevie Parle’s Joy at Portobello to close
Stevie Parle is to close his pop-up Joy at Portobello restaurant, retail space and music venue at the end of the month.

