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12th March 2018   Well-run independent operators have a chance to take back market share as casual dining brands close sites and scale back expansion, according to buying specialist Lynx Purchasing.   Operators who do their homework on the eating-out market, including implementing strong buying disciplines, can broaden their customer appeal, reports Lynx Purchasing MD […]

11th March 2018       Kookoo Seafood & Grill in Surbiton which scooped the accolade for Best Middle Eastern Restaurant at the inaugural Asian Restaurant Awards for its exquisite Persian cuisine, is to host a celebratory dinner.  Kookoo made the Awards’ shortlist thanks to the large number of votes from enthusiastic customers from Surbiton,

5th March 2018     The winners of the inaugural Asian Restaurant Awards were announced at a glittering awards ceremony, held at the Manchester Hilton, on Monday 5th March. The evening, attended by over 500 leading restaurateurs, chefs, food journalists and VIP guests, was hosted by BBC TV news anchor, Barbita Sharma.   The winners

4th March 2018   Casual dining operators in the UK have been urged to “instil confidence in value for money” as more than four-fifths (81%) of consumers claim to be increasingly cautious of their finances, according to Morar HPI’s Consumer Compass. The company said it was imperative operators in the UK connected with customers to

3rd March 2018 Bubbleology, the London bubble tea bar operator, is open in  Cardiff. Founder Assad Khan has applied to the city council to open the outlet on the ground floor of Elgin House in St Mary’s Street and hopes to open the venue in April. Bubble tea is the name given to flavoured fruit

2nd March 2018   UKHospitality, the  unified voice for the sector following the merger of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers and British Hospitality Association, has backed the approach being taken to revitalise London’s night-time economy.   Following publication of the London Assembly Economy Committee’s report, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “The mayor’s approach

1st March 2018   London-based Japanese restaurant Jidori has opened its second site in the capital, in Covent Garden. Co owners Natalie Lee-Joe and Brett Redman have launched the venue in Catherine Street.   The restaurant is on the ground and first floors seating about 50 diners, while the lower ground floor features a 12

28th February 2018   Supermarket chain Tesco has finally sealed its £4bn takeover of wholesaler Booker after shareholders of both companies approved the long-running deal that had hit stumbling blocks with regulators and investors.   The UK grocer said that just over 85% of its investors had voted in favour of the deal to buy

21st February 2018 Palm Pan Asia – Gandhi – The Shapla   Three Palm Group restaurants in Hampshire have been shortlisted for the Asian Restaurant Awards, where the winners will be announced at a glittered ceremony next month. The Palm Pan Asia and Gandhi Indian Restaurant, both located on the city’s High Street, and The

17th February 2018     The future of Goa Premium Beer is in doubt, after the staff and directors in the UK all resigned, claiming to be owed three months’ back pay.  The final straw for UK employees came at Christmas when owner Sachiin Joshi tweeted pictures of himself from his luxury mansion in Goa, formerly known