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Duo jailed over £1.3 million wine ‘theft of the century’
Two people who seemed to have pulled off the wine “theft of the century” after stealing a number of dizzyingly expensive wines from the Michelin-starred Atrio restaurant have been jailed by a court in Spain.
Five of London’s best female-led restaurants
Marking International Women’s Day this week, WLC rounds up five of the best London eateries run by female chefs and restaurateurs.
How can hospitality’s gender imbalance be addressed?
While great progress has been made in recent years to address the extent to which the restaurant industry is male-dominated, there is still work left to do according to representatives of the sector.
Arrests made as ‘sushi terrorism’ wave hits Japan
Following a spate of unhygienic incidents at conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Japan, the police have now been forced to intervene.
Pub licensing hour extension confirmed for the Coronation
Pubs will be permitted to sell alcoholic drinks later than usual during the weekend of the Coronation of the King and Queen Consort this May, the Home Secretary has announced.
Acclaimed restaurant closes after landlord demands £30,000
Brothers Liam and Ellis Barrie have been forced to close Lerpwl, their celebrated Liverpool restaurant, after the landlord demanded the repayment of pandemic rent debt.
Shoreditch set for new Greek eatery
From 12 March, Greek restaurant Esti will begin a six month residence at TT Liquor in Shoreditch, promising to combine Hellenic cuisine with Australian hospitality.
Terry Laybourne brings back St Vincent restaurant after three-year hiatus
Chef and restaurateur Terry Laybourne, who runs 21 Hospitality Group, is set to reopen Newcastle restaurant and wine bar St Vincent after a “rollercoaster” three years.
‘Canifesto’ open letter urges on-trade to adopt cans
Five UK-based premium RTD brands have united in an open letter calling for the on-trade to adopt cans, despite “plenty of pushback” from bars and restaurants, Henry Connell, co-founder of participating brand The Uncommon, told WLC.
London’s hottest restaurant openings: March 2023
From a Sri Lankan eatery in Borough Market to a triple threat deli, bakery and pastificio in Hackney, the arrival of spring also marks the opening of plenty of exciting new London restaurants.