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American inspired food and cocktail bar and restaurant, Fridays, is to open its newest flagship restaurant in Chelmsford, Essex on Friday, 13th May 2022 More

Lendlease has announced the signing of two new F&B operators – RAREBIT and Cheeky Chicos – at Elephant Park, the £2.5bn regeneration project spearheaded by Lendlease and Southwark Council. More

“Connectivity has gained a lot of traction with our customers over the past 24 months,” says Adam Knights, marketing director of Rational UK.  “Operators are embracing the benefits that digital technology can bring.  Our latest version of the ConnectedCooking app features a new user interface designed to make navigation easier and faster.”  More

The unprecedented challenges faced by the hospitality sector over the last two years have resulted in many businesses looking to alternative ways of operating and to adopting new practices.  Technology has been a key enabler, allowing many to not only survive but thrive moving forward. More

Tasha Watts has won the first regional heat of the 2022 SCOTY competition and becomes the first of this year’s finalists. More

FRIDAYS LAUNCHES NEW LONG ISLAND ICED TEA BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL MENU 28 April 2022: Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced a new range of Long Island Iced Teas which will be available on every bank holiday weekend in 2022. More

THE NOTTINGHAM moguls behind popular city restaurant Sans Patrie and Bar Sans Patrie have announced the opening date of their new, authentic Italian offering in the heart of Beeston, Ottimo. More

New report reveals vital considerations to mitigate soaring commercial energy prices. With much volatility and uncertainty in the energy market today, partially due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, businesses must remain agile when it comes to monitoring and managing their energy.  More

Rick Stein’s original Cornish Cookery School has undergone a major refurb, designed by Howdens   Rick Stein’s prestigious Cookery School (opened 2000), overlooking Padstow Harbour, has had a complete makeover by the UK’s premier trade kitchen designers, Howdens, ensuring it is fit with state-of-the-art kitchens and a modern and contemporary feel. Known as one of the […] More

The new Spring/Summer season is upon us and Jo Plismy, lighting designer and founder of Gong, shares her expert knowledge of the latest trends and fashions in lighting interior design.  From her work with architects, interior designers, hotels, restaurants and decoration shops all over the world, Jo is perfectly placed to keep at the cutting […] More

Celebrate one year of Eataly where you can eat, shop and learn with a whole host of events, classes, and special offers . More

Following the highly anticipated announcement of state-of-the-art revolutionary cooking technology, Galileo, Italian appliance brand, Smeg, is pleased to announce the release of three new cutting edge oven accessories. A new double-sided BBQ plate, air fryer tray and pizza stone have been designed to fit inside any of Smeg’s 60cm cavities within all built-in ovens and […] More