Akbar’s owner Shabir Hussain dies
This article was written by Restaurant Online Magazine. Click here to read the original article The chef and restaurateur was behind the Akbar’s group of restaurants, which operates 10 venues…
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Hospitality business rates bill to increase to £914m
This article was written by Restaurant Online Magazine. Click here to read the original article Inflation dropped to 1.7% in September, down from 2.2% in August, according to the Office for…
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“We call it operation two stars”: Adam Handling reveals ambitions for his flagship restaurant
This article was written by Restaurant Online Magazine. Click here to read the original article The chef and restaurateur has revealed that he is pushing for the second star, with…
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Coco di Mama rolls out baguette retail range
This article was written by Restaurant Online Magazine. Click here to read the original article Six premium Italian-inspired Coco di Mama branded sourdough baguettes will be available across more than…
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Starbucks buys UK franchise group 23.5 Degrees
This article was written by Restaurant Online Magazine. Click here to read the original article The purchase of 23.5 Degrees, Starbucks’ largest franchise business partner in the UK, will help the…
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Latest opening: Margo
🍽 Margo, a modern European restaurant, highlights Scotland's larder, led by Jonathan MacDonald of Scoop and chef Robin Aitken. With a focus on local seafood, meat, and in-house bread and pasta, the menu offers dishes like smoked haddock churros, beef tartare, and red prawn agnolotti. The drink list boasts fine wines and unique cocktails, like frozen martinis. Margo seats 138 and features an industrial chic design with an open kitchen. Located at 68 Miller Street, Glasgow, G1 1DT, another venue, Sebb’s, is set to open beneath it, offering a grill-centric menu.
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People on the move: October 2024
This article was written by Restaurant Online Magazine. Click here to read the original article Midsummer House Liam Anderson has returned to Daniel Clifford’s two Michelin-starred restaurant Midsummer House to…
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Bella Italia returns to expansion trail with new Bristol outpost
🌮 Bella Italia, part of The Big Table Group, is expanding with a new outpost in Bristol's Aspects Leisure Park, a former Frankie & Benny's site. This marks the chain's fourth location in Bristol, joining others on Baldwin Street, Cribbs Causeway, and Filton. Bella Italia operates around 70 sites in the UK and has been experiencing high demand and sales surpassing peers, as reported by MCA. Despite lower sales volume, Bella Italia boasts higher profit margins than Frankie & Benny’s.
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Itsu expands retail offering with sushi range
🍣 Itsu introduces dragon rolls to Tesco's £5 meal deal from 21 October. Sushi options: teriyaki salmon, vegetable crunch, and katsu chicken. Tesco insights show sushi now surpasses smoked salmon sandwiches as the UK's preferred premium lunch. Itsu's years-long development overcame quality challenges, including rice hardening. The solution: short shelf life, controlled temperature and pH. Itsu's new frozen products: two dumpling varieties, three vegetable sides.
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Tom Booton: “All producers getting a good deal should be an important part of our food system”
This article was written by Restaurant Online Magazine. Click here to read the original article Why did you become an ambassador for Farm Africa? For me it’s all about education.…
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