The winners of the 34th Acorn Awards, which recognise 30 of the industry’s most talented stars aged under 30, were recognised in a virtual awards ceremony last month.
Loungers hires new chief operating officer and approaches 2021 ‘with enthusiasm and optimism’
Eve Bugler is set to join Loungers as chief operating officer on 14 December, having previously worked as interim commercial director at Nando’s India, and most recently founded BabaBoom.
Over 50,000 licensed premises still unviable as English lockdown ends
As many as 50,000 licensed premises could keep their doors closed even after the end of the national lockdown today, according to the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners.
Jesus Adorno leaves Le Caprice after 39 years
Le Caprice director Jesus Adorno has left the London restaurant, having worked there since it opened in 1981.
First look: the Londoner on Leicester Square to open in April 2021
The £300m Londoner hotel on Leicester Square has set an opening date of April 2021, having originally been due to open this year.
Sodexo takes majority shareholding in Fooditude
Sodexo has revealed that it has taken a majority shareholding in Fooditude, which delivers food to corporate office-based clients in London, including Netflix and Pinterest.
Cain International acquires Prezzo
Privately held investment firm Cain International has acquired Prezzo as a going concern.
Menuwatch: Robin Wylde, Lyme Regis
Tales of smuggling, foggy coastal walks and ancient churches dictate the creative process behind Harriet Mansell’s menu at her first permanent restaurant.
Interstate appointed to manage 31 Jupiter Hotels
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Aimbridge Hospitality’s international division, has been appointed to manage Jupiter Hotels’ UK portfolio.
Welsh restaurants and hotels choosing to close for Christmas under new restrictions
Hotels and restaurants across Wales are choosing to close for the festive season rather than try and keep trading under tough new restrictions.