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The Clove Club to close Two Lights
Two Lights in Shoreditch, the sister restaurant to The Clove Club, is to close its doors for good after finding itself unable to keep trading through the pandemic.
Virtual restaurant group launches in London
Billionaire Life, the luxury dining group founded by former Formula One boss Flavio Briatore, has launched an online restaurant delivery concept called Virtual de Lux.
Trade reacts to England’s new post-lockdown restrictions
Trade bodies representing the hospitality industry have referred to the post-lockdown restrictions in England as a “straitjacket” which will “destroy the sector”.
US burger chain in trademark row with Devon pub
US-based Smashburger has issued a pub in Devon with a cease and desist after the latter launched a new burger menu to boost takeaway trade.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In restaurant news this week: one third of hospitality businesses in the UK fear collapse, chef Sven-Hanson Britt unveils his new project in east London and Tommy Banks teams up with Lord’s on a new venture.
Digital edition of Wine List Confidential 2020 launches
We are delighted to launch the online edition of this year’s Wine List Confidential guide, profiling London’s top 100 wine-focused eateries you need to visit when restrictions are lifted.
Deli vision: how restaurants are changing shape
With England still in the grips of a second national lockdown, many London restaurateurs are soldiering on undeterred, turning their venues from dining rooms to delis in order to keep their businesses going during the pandemic.
Pubs in parts of Scotland to close from Friday
Restaurants, pubs and bars in 11 council areas in Scotland, including Glasgow, will be required to close from 6pm on Friday, the Scottish government has announced.
Giant Italian food hall Eataly to open in London
Eataly, a 40,000 square foot Italian food and wine hall, will open in London’s Liverpool Street next year, marking the UK debut of the popular Italian brand.
The Drinks Trust launches networking platform
The Drinks Trust has launched an online networking platform called The Drinks Community where members of the trade can connect and share their knowledge.