Harden’s restaurant guide has today launched its Harden’s Platinum membership scheme, allowing restaurants and luxury suppliers to connect with the guide’s 40,000-strong list of high-spending diner members.
London’s Arros QD gets creditor approval for CVA
Creditors have unanimously approved a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) for Arros QD restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia.
Hospitality could face ‘new year bloodbath’ of businesses unless rent moratoria are extended
UKHospitality is warning that the sector is on a countdown to a devastating rent tipping point that will trigger a new year bloodbath of hospitality business failures and potentially hundreds of thousands more jobs lost.
Mentorship programme launched to improve diversity in the drinks industry
The Equal Measures campaign has launched a mentorship programme in collaboration with the Mixing Class, an independent supplier of WSET spirits education, to improve diversity within the cocktail and spirits industry.
Jersey to launch ‘hospitality circuit breaker’ with businesses to shut until January
Jersey has announced a ‘hospitality circuit breaker’ with businesses to close from Friday until the New Year.
Thomas Keller on why fine dining will survive the pandemic
As well as weathering the storm of Covid-19, chef-restaurateur Thomas Keller has found himself in the unwanted position of having to justify the price of fine dining. He explains why the sector is vital and how he expects it to bounce back and evolve.
Book review: The Bull & Last, by Ollie Pudney and Joe Swiers
Located in an enviable location on the edge of London’s Hampstead Heath, the Bull & Last is so much more than just another boozer.
Polpo founder Richard Beatty acquired Soho and Chelsea sites out of administration
Polpo founder Richard Beatty acquired the group’s Soho and Chelsea sites out of administration for approximately £30,000 with 40 jobs saved, documents filed with Companies House have revealed.
Chef Graeme Cheevers to open Glasgow restaurant Unalome
Chef Graeme Cheevers is to open his first solo restaurant, named Unalome, in Glasgow in February 2021.
Matt Thomas to join Compass as managing director of RA Group
Matt Thomas is to join Compass Group UK and Ireland as managing director of RA Group from 4 January.

