Ukrainian refugees open London restaurant
Chef Yurii Kovryzhenko and partner Olga Tsybytovska were giving a cooking masterclass in London in February when their homeland was invaded and they were left stranded. Now, six months on, they have opened a Ukrainian restaurant in Earl’s Court.
London hospitality worker wages fall
Despite the worsening cost of living crisis, London’s hospitality workers have seen their median monthly pay fall by -1% since February 2020.
Harrods to host ’12 Michelin starred meal’ for charity
Six of Europe’s most celebrated chefs will each contribute a course to what is certain to be a banquet to remember next month – but a seat at the “once-in-a-lifetime” dinner comes with an appropriately hefty bill.
‘World’s smallest cocktail bar’ to open in Birmingham
From 1 to 3 September, a phone box in Birmingham will be transformed into what is claimed to be the smallest bar in the world – and, despite being a bit cramped, no booking is required.
2023 Le Taittinger International Culinary Prize opens for entries
The 55th edition of Le Taittinger International Culinary Prize, named in honour of Champagne house founder Pierre Taittinger, is now open for entries.
Salt Bae’s London restaurant made £7m in three months
Despite being considered one of the worst places to eat in the capital, Nusr-Et London reportedly made a turnover of £7 million between opening last September and the end of the year.
Hospitality bodies call for the Government to act on soaring energy bills
As operating costs continue to spiral, several of the UK’s leading hospitality bodies have signed an open letter calling on the Government to intervene.
BBPA calls for next PM to help pubs through ‘turbulent times’
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has requested that the next Conservative leader provides support for “this iconic section of British culture”.
Local council looks into Jeremy Clarkson’s farm restaurant
The broadcaster may have beef with an authority he cannot beat in an investigation over planning permission for his all-meat restaurant.
Mexican beauty queen accused of €1.6m wine theft appears in court
The 29-year-old Mexican beauty queen and 47-year-old Romanian-Dutch male arrested over the theft of 45 exceptionally rare bottles, including one from 1806 valued at €310,000, appeared in court last week.
Number of bars and restaurants in ‘critical financial distress’ rises by 70%
The latest Red Flag report from financial advisory Begbies Traynor Group has found that hospitality is the sector with the greatest year-on-year percentage increase in the number of businesses in “critical financial distress”.