A new BBC cookery show hosted daily by Matt Tebbutt and Jack Monroe will advise viewers on how to make a little go a long way during the lockdown.
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Gordon Ramsay’s HK restaurants shut abruptly
On 31 March, three restaurants under the helm of British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay in Hong Kong announced their closure, effective from 1 April.
HK bars and pubs to shut for 14 days
The Hong Kong government has announced a two-week closure of all bars and pubs starting from 6pm on 3 April, after reports that over 52% of recent Covid-19 cases have been linked to the on-trade.
Berkmann donates 12.5% of consumer sales to hospitality workers
UK distributor Berkmann Wine Cellars is giving a proportion of revenues from its direct to consumer wine orders to two charities supporting the hospitality industry during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Eleven Madison Park turned into commissary kitchen
Three Michelin-starred New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park has been turned into a commissary kitchen to help feed frontline workers during the Covid-19 crisis.
Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2020: People
In the first in a series of page turners, we’ve rounded up some of the highlights from the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2020 shortlist. This gallery features entrants in the ‘people’ category.
The Drinks Trust launches Covid-19 emergency fund
The Drinks Trust (formerly The Benevolent) has launched an emergency fund to support those in the drinks industry left in financial straits as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Matthew Clark launches new app for businesses hit by Covid-19
On-trade supplier Matthew Clark has launched a new app that will allow pubs, restaurants and bars to deliver orders and offer click and collect services without any up-front costs.
The Ritz confirms sale to private investor
Iconic London hotel The Ritz, home of Michelin-starred The Ritz Restaurant, has confirmed its sale to a private Qatari investor, reportedly for around £750 million.
HK to limit public gatherings and not suspend alcohol sales
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam has announced that the government will not suspend alcohol sales and instead would impose new measures on restaurants and other public venues to limit public gatherings.
Legal tips for restaurants during coronavirus disruption
Ten days after UK restaurants were told to close, and two weeks after the public was told to avoid them, two lawyers give their top tips for weathering the storm.
Carluccio’s collapses with potentially 2,000 job losses
UK high street Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s, founded by the late Antonio Carluccio, has collapsed into administration, putting around 2,000 jobs at risk.