Archive: May 2017

If the Conservatives win the election on 8th June and get the chance to implement their manifesto, the UK might see their plans to reduce immigration ‘to the tens of thousands’ come to fruition. According to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR), this could have series implications for the restaurant industry. The trade body whose members include Wagamamma, Casual Dining Group and Wahacca has… Read more

Since the people of the UK voted to leave the European Union last year there has been talk within the restaurant and hospitality industry about what the impact of this will be for them. Concerns about foreign food and wine imports have been a cause of concern with 29% of British food (both household and restaurants) coming from the EU. Another related issue are reports… Read more

Adam Simmonds has launched The Test Kitchen, taking over the old Barrafina site on Frith Street. Test Kitchen is a year-long pop-up in Soho, that will give Adam the opportunity to explore and trial new flavours, practise cooking techniques as well as evaluate service and presentation ahead of opening a permanent spot in early 2018. The Test Kitchen will have no set genre, instead, it… Read more