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Outdoor dining could reopen on 22 June, reports indicate
According to media reports, UK government ministers are targeting 22 June as a date when they hope to reopen pubs and restaurants for outdoor dining.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
We round up the the week’s restaurant news and latest sites offering takeaway and delivery, including Hakkasan’s Mexican eatery making an appearance in London, and a pizza pop-up from the team behind Lyle’s and Flor.
New York State restaurants reopen for outdoor dining
Restaurants in seven regions of New York state have been given permission by governor Andrew Cuomo to open for outdoor dining today.
Young’s plans to reopen pubs in August
UK pub company Young’s said it is confident it can return to profitable growth by 2022 as it plans to reopen sites in August.
Pierre Gagnaire’s two Michelin-star HK restaurant to close
Pierre, a two Michelin-starred restaurant set up by celebrity chef Pierre Gagnaire 14 years ago, is due to close after a six-month renovation of the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, which will start in August.
Dutch restaurants recruit robot waiters as Covid-19 restrictions ease
Two restaurants in the Netherlands are using robotic waiting staff to serve food and maintain social distancing as eateries in the country reopen this week.
Claridge’s hotel selling fried chicken to go
Five-star hotel Claridge’s, in London’s affluent Mayfair district, is to start selling fried chicken to go this week through its restaurant Davies and Brook.
‘Wave of insolvencies’ in restaurant sector expected this year
A “wave of insolvencies” in the UK restaurant industry is predicted for later this year together with further job cuts, according to data from UHY Hacker Young.
Furlough extension welcomed but UK hospitality sector needs more support
Industry leaders have cautiously welcomed the UK government’s plans to extend its furlough scheme for companies unable to pay all of their staff during lockdown.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
We round up the latest restaurant news this week, including the reopening of eateries in France, a new delivery-only menu and a pizzeria setting up shop in a car showroom.