Northern Ireland was the final country in the UK to open its indoor hospitality earlier this week and, despite businesses only having three days’ notice, demand was strong with operators looking forward to a bumper bank holiday weekend.
Turnips With Tomas Lidakevicius secures permanent home at Borough Market
The Borough Market pop-up created by former executive chef of Jason Atherton’s City Social, Tomas Lidakevicius, has secured a permanent restaurant under the arches of the historic market.
Greene King secures approval for Loch Fyne restaurants CVA
Greene King has secured approval for its Loch Fyne restaurant business to enter a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
Reviews: Jay Rayner delights in solid ingredients given Portuguese flair at Casa Madeira in London
Jay Rayner delights in solid ingredients given Portuguese flair at Casa Madeira in London, while Giles Coren struggles to describe the Michelin-style Mexican cuisine at Kol in Marylebone, but loves it nonetheless.
Rusacks St Andrews to launch trio of new dining concepts under new chef
The Rusacks St Andrews hotel will be launching a trio of dining concepts under new executive head chef Derek Johnstone this summer as part of its relaunch under the Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts collection.
Marshall CDP sells Manchester Hotel Brooklyn
Marshall CDP has sold Manchester’s Hotel Brooklyn to a private party in an ‘off-market process’.
Only two in five hospitality businesses are trading at a profit
Only two in five hospitality business leaders say their sites are now trading at a profit or expect to do so by the end of June, according to a new study by CGA and Fourth.
Preferred’s Brenda Collin promoted to executive vice-president of Europe
London-based Brenda Collin has been promoted to executive vice-president of Europe at Preferred Hotel Group, the Ueberroth family-owned company that manages and operates brands including marketing consortium Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Former the Dairy chef Rishim Sachdeva launches first solo restaurant
Former Fat Duck and the Dairy chef Rishim Sachdeva has launched his first solo restaurant residency in London, which he hopes to translate into a permanent site.
Paul Tamburrini and Martin Wishart to open fine dining restaurant at Cameron House
Scottish chefs Paul Tamburrini and Martin Wishart have formed a new partnership to lead Cameron House hotel’s new fine dining restaurant, Tamburrini & Wishart.

