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.
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Top 10 rosé wine trends of 2020
Having sampled almost 200 rosés earlier this year, Patrick Schmitt MW brings his personal take on the category as he lists 10 pink trends that are taking hold in the rosé sector right now.
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.
Research reveals latest post-lockdown restaurant trends in the US
Just-released on-premise research from Nielsen CGA in the US has shown that social distancing measures don’t appear to be having a strong negative effect on consumers’ visits. We bring you the key findings.
Seven unusual approaches to social distancing in restaurants
In order to provide some light relief in what is an extremely challenging time for hospitality, we’ve rounded up some of the most unusual and bizarre responses to social distancing in restaurants from around the world.
Texture and Nathan Outlaw’s Siren to permanently close
Two of London’s fine dining establishments will not reopen when restrictions are lifted, with Michelin-starred Texture and chef Nathan Outlaw’s site at The Goring becoming Covid casualties.
Kylie Minogue launches wine range
Pop princess Kylie Minogue is the latest celebrity to launch a southern French rosé, which made its UK debut this week to coincide with her 52nd birthday.
Pub groups to spend millions as lockdown eases
Pub groups are now preparing to reopen in July when (and if) the government gives them the go-ahead, and each have their own approach to social distancing.