UK patissier takes silver at International Young Chef Competition
The Savoy’s Maciej Pisarek, who was named as the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs UK Young Chef of the Year in May, came second when representing the UK in the international stage of the competition.
New London restaurant serves UK’s most expensive steak
Aragawa, which opened in Mayfair only last week, has already achieved notoriety for selling a £900 steak from a rare strain of wagyu cattle.
WLC Eats: Nest, Shoreditch
Louis Thomas gives the game season tasting menu at Nest’s new home in Shoreditch a shot. While there, he enjoys a gamut of grouse dishes alongside wines from Austria’s Burgenland.
D&D London to be sold to two new investors
D&D London, which operates 40 restaurants including German Gymnasium and Coq d’Argent, is on the verge of being acquired by Calveton and Breal Capital.
CAMRA reveals 2023 National Pub of the Year finalists
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the four finalists for its National Pub of the Year competition, with last year’s winner in the running to retain the title.
JD Wetherspoon cuts back Irish business
UK-based pub giant JD Wetherspoon is selling off its sites in the Republic of Ireland outside of Dublin for €10 million.
How does Gen Z choose what to drink?
Generation Z’s drinking habits present something of a conundrum for drinks brands. Here are some of the key ways that companies can market their products to this younger demographic, according to research from CGA by NIQ.
Barcelona retains title as home to the ‘World’s Best Bar’
A Barcelona bar has been named number one in The World’s 50 Best Bars for the second year in a row, beating competitors from 27 other cities across the globe.
Number of restaurant booking no-shows doubles
The number of consumers not showing up for reservations at restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK has doubled since September 2022, the latest research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ has revealed.
UK pub closure rate continues to climb
Almost as many pubs shut across the UK in the first six months of 2023 as did throughout all of last year, according to data from real estate analysts Altus Group.