Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites

In restaurant news this week: Dining out in the UK is predicted to fall by over a third in September, London wine bar Top Cuvée gets ready to open a shop, and a MasterChef: The Professionals finalist prepares to open a West African restaurant in October. 

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New scores for 2020 to be published in May

Jameson launches platform to support bartenders during Covid-19

Irish whiskey brand Jameson has launched an online platform to support the international bar community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bonhams acquired by Epiris

A private equity group has bought UK auctioneer Bonhams, which specialises in art, cars and wine and spirits, for an undisclosed sum.