Chef Alastair Little dies
Alastair Little, the self-taught chef who opened his eponymous Soho establishment in 1985 and is credited with setting a new standard for London restaurants, has died at the age of 72.
UK heatwave dented on-trade drinks sales
Though we might consider a chilled glass of something to be the ultimate remedy for beating the heat, on-trade drinks sales fluctuated during July’s hottest fortnight as many consumers avoided going out to pubs and restaurants.
Beer-drinking pony-mayor barred from local pub
Patrick the stout-drinking pony-mayor of Cockington, Devon, has had a mare and been left long-faced after Torbay Council said ‘nay’ to the unauthorised pub garden pen he used to frequent.
Oisín Rogers leaves The Guinea Grill
Leaving the Mayfair institution after six years, the publican told WLC about what makes a great pub, the challenges the hospitality sector faces, and what’s next for him.
Unfiltered: Jan Konetzki
The Director of Wine of Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square talks to Douglas Blyde about being his own mentor, finding meaning in “The Soul of Money” and the fact hospitality means “never being finished”…
The Laughing Heart closes
The Hackney restaurant, bar and wine shop has been forced to shut its doors due to adverse trading conditions, with its final service having taken place on 31 July.
1,406 UK restaurants went under in the last 12 months
Research from national accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young reveals that UK restaurant insolvencies in the past year have jumped by 64% when compared to the 2020/21 level.
French senator calls for the legal protection of regional recipes
Senator Alexandra Borchio-Fontimp has told WLC of her campaign to enforce similar restrictions on recipes as are found in the AOP system for wine, demanding that France defend its culinary heritage.
Fire damage shuts Michelin-starred restaurant in Fitzrovia
After a fire last week, The Ninth on Charlotte Street has been forced to temporarily close its doors as damage to the roof and fourth floor is repaired.
Hospitality operating costs rise to 55.2% of turnover
The latest Benchmarking report from UK Hospitality and Christie & Co shows how the pandemic has caused operating costs to increase across the industry.