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CODE meets Marc Summers, Bubala

Published 21 October 2020

Whilst it doesn’t shout about being a vegetarian restaurant, Bubala has quietly helped to change the perception of vegetarian food …

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Getting tiered of it all

Published 17 October 2020

This week our founder reports back on some cheerier news from CODE HQ before London went into Tier 2. For …

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Dining al fresco on the CODE app

Published 16 October 2020

London has now entered Tier 2. We’ll refrain from getting political here, but this new level of COVID restrictions is …

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CODE meets Jenny Pagoni, Ampeli

Published 14 October 2020

With a background in photography and film making, Jenny Pagoni has been dreaming of opening a restaurant for years: at …

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Last orders

Published 9 October 2020

In his weekly column, CODE founder Adam Hyman looks at how hospitality has been turned upside down. I was working …

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CODE meets Brodie Meah & Max Venning, Top Cuvée

Published 7 October 2020

A real lockdown triumph, this week we chat to founders of Top Cuvée – and more recently Shop Cuvée – …

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You’ve got mail

Published 2 October 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman pens a letter to Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London Dear Mr Khan I hope you’ve …

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CODE meets the founders of representation platform Black Book

Published 30 September 2020

This week, we meet the three founders of Black Book Dr Anna Sulan Masing, Zoe Adjonyoh and Frankie Reddin to …

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Five places to enjoy a long lunch on the CODE app

Published 30 September 2020

Move over late nights, it’s time for the return of the long lunch. With new restrictions forcing restaurants and pubs to close by …

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Not so risky business

Published 26 September 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman wonders how we’ve gone from the Government supporting hospitality in August to penalising our industry in …

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CODE meets Thomas Kochs, Corinthia London

Published 23 September 2020

This week, we chat to the managing director of Corinthia London Thomas Kochs. He tells us about maintaining the reputation …

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Keep on moving

Published 19 September 2020

In this week’s column, CODE founder Adam Hyman discusses how we need to keep on moving despite learning to live …

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CODE meets Joshua Jarvis, Wing Shack

Published 16 September 2020

Founder of Loughton-based chicken restaurant with a cult following, Joshua Jarvis has recently expanded Wing Shack Co. to Clerkenwell and …

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Central London restaurants worth the journey on the CODE app

Published 9 September 2020

With workers continuing to swap the office for home, a lack of tourists and many theatres and events still not back up and …

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CODE meets James Cochran, 12:51

Published 8 September 2020

Executive chef and owner of 12:51, winner of Great British Menu and one of CODE’s lockdown heroes, James Cochran has …

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So I got to thinking…

Published 5 September 2020

As New Jersey restaurants allow diners to eat inside but New York’s dining rooms remain closed, CODE founder Adam Hyman …

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Two minutes with Manu Canales, Kebab Queen and Maison Bab

Published 3 September 2020

In our latest quick fire interview, we hear from Manu Canales, head chef at Kebab Queen and Maison Bab. He …

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CODE meets Anna Haugh, Myrtle

Published 1 September 2020

In this week’s CODE meets, we chat to Anna Haugh, a chef shining the light on Irish food and produce …

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Now is the time to rally

Published 29 August 2020

In this week’s column, CODE founder Adam Hyman discusses the importance of rallying to protect our industry and reflects on …

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CODE meets Charlie Mellor, Laughing Heart

Published 26 August 2020

Restaurateur Charlie Mellor has had a busy few months revamping popular Hackney restaurant The Laughing Heart, as well as launching …

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The Colonel’s new normal

Published 25 August 2020

As KFC drops its “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan, CODE’s Adam Hyman asks what else restaurants are going to tell us not to do …

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The changing concept of space and what it means for hospitality

Published 20 August 2020

In this weeks column, CODE’s Adam Hyman discusses how our relationship with space has changed over recent months and the …

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CODE meets Shuko Oda, Koya

Published 19 August 2020

Shuko Oda launched Japanese udon noodle restaurant Koya ten years ago, at a time when – with the exception of …

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Displacing the days

Published 15 August 2020

In his weekly column, CODE’s founder Adam Hyman discusses how the Eat Out to Help Out scheme has changed the …

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CODE meets Jun Tanaka, The Ninth

Published 12 August 2020

Jun Tanaka began his culinary career at Le Gavroche, going on to work alongside Michelin-starred chefs including Nico Ladenis and …

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Every little helps

Published 11 August 2020

CODE founder Adam Hyman looks at the Eat Out to Help Out scheme a week after it launched and what …

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CODE meets Rick & Katie, Prawn on the Lawn

Published 4 August 2020

The creativity of the hospitality industry has been more evident than ever in recent times, and Prawn On The Lawn …

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CODE meets Laura Christie & Selin Kiazim, Oklava

Published 28 July 2020

With sites in both Shoreditch and Fitzrovia, Turkish-Cypriot restaurant and wine bar Oklava is a firm favourite on the London …

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CODE meets Mitshel Ibrahim, Ombra

Published 21 July 2020

Having worked at some of London’s most renowned restaurants, including The Clove Club and The Dairy Group, and witnessed his …

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CODE meets Riaz Phillips, Community Comfort

Published 16 July 2020

Raising £20,000 in just two days to support Black and Ethnic Minority communities impacted by COVID-19, Community Comfort brings together …