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Pizza East opens deli

Published 13 October 2020

When Nick Jones opened Pizza East in 2009 there wasn’t really much like it in London. A huge restaurant space …

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JKS Restaurants launches Ambassador General Store

Published 12 October 2020

A very clever and innovative idea from the team at JKS Restaurants, who today launch Ambassador General Store. The new …

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Electric Bar & Diner launches at The Ned

Published 9 October 2020

As if there isn’t enough choices already, now The Ned are welcoming a new electric bar & diner from the …

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Scotland on high alert: is London next?

Published 8 October 2020

Confusion and infuriation are the latest updates on the pandemic and how it affects the hospitality industry. Yesterday Scotland’s indoor …

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Patty&Bun and Shake Shack join forces to create ultimate burger kit

Published 8 October 2020

Exciting collaborations from Patty&Bun are nothing new (remember THAT Padella cacio e Pepe burger), but this one is a bit …

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Andrew Clarke and The Fisheries host dinner for mental health iniative

Published 7 October 2020

The culmination of lockdown, rules that seem to change weekly and general uncertainty surrounding the future of the industry means …

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Mourad Mazouz launches Mo Diner on Heddon Street

Published 7 October 2020

Even if you don’t recognise the name, you’ll almost certainly be familiar with the restaurants Mourad Mazouz is behind: sketch, …

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The Alchemist launches swap shop to support food banks

Published 6 October 2020

Despite the challenges facing the hospitality industry, it’s been great to see how many businesses have commendably continued to help …

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Ominous developments in Paris

Published 6 October 2020

Running a hospitality business right now must be like walking a highwire – you have to keep moving, cautiously, but …

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Loyal Tavern’s Tom Cenci returns to Stoney Street by Night

Published 5 October 2020

It was sad news when the Loyal Tavern closed, so it’s great to hear that its chef, Tom Cenci, is …

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CODE’s Happiness in Hospitality 2020

Published 5 October 2020

Radio 4’s All in the Mind and The Wellcome Collection released a survey today saying that nearly half of all …

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The team behind Casa do Frango to launch Bar Bolivar in Canary Wharf

Published 2 October 2020

A CODE team (and app) favourite, we’re happy to hear the news that the team behind Casa do Frango are …

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Imad’s Syrian Kitchen to open in Kingly Court

Published 1 October 2020

A rare bit of good news had the food world celebrating on Instagram last night: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen will launch …

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Back in the kitchen

Published 1 October 2020

Creative people get easily restless. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that hospitality people (who are creative by nature) …

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The Tramshed Project is a new work food and events space in Shoreditch

Published 30 September 2020

Helping businesses to thrive rather than just survive in the new normal: we like the aim of new east London …

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The calls for curfew-reform get louder

Published 30 September 2020

An eye-catching graphic which originated from NRBManchester yesterday speaks for many: #Cancel the curfew: stop blaming hospitality, it states. It’s …

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A ‘growing’ trend

Published 29 September 2020

Fascinating news this morning that the Michelin-starred pub The Harwood Arms has partnered with the plant-based meat-alternative company THIS to …

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Ramen bar Heddon Yokocho to open in Mayfair

Published 29 September 2020

Another October opening to look forward to, ramen bar Heddon Yokocho is soon to launch on Heddon Street. The latest …

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Who makes the rules?

Published 28 September 2020

The news, broken this morning by The Times, that the bars within the House of Commons were exempt from the …

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Beyond Food to launch career-development workshops

Published 28 September 2020

Celebrated as one of CODE’s lockdown heroes, the Beyond Food foundation and the admirable Brigade offered a range of services …

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Japanese restaurant Bisushima to launch in Covent Garden

Published 25 September 2020

We’re pleased to see the new restaurant restrictions haven’t deterred people from going ahead with their opening plans. The latest …

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Big Mamma launches delivery service Napoli Gang

Published 24 September 2020

With rules changing week-by-week and even day-by-day, it’s been encouraging to see just how quickly hospitality businesses have managed to …

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plate by Leon Smith arrives in Bath

Published 23 September 2020

Last week we announced that Mike Robinson is launching The Elder restaurant and bar in Bath – now, there’s more …

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Black Book celebrates Black History Month with event series

Published 22 September 2020

Latest news from the Black Book – a global representation platform for Black and non-white people working in hospitality – …

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The Silver Birch to launch in Chiswick

Published 21 September 2020

We first wrote about fresh west London opening The Silver Birch in CODE Breaking, and now we have more details. …

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The World’s 50 Best Bars to be revealed in November

Published 18 September 2020

We better get used to virtual events as part of this ‘new normal’ we’re experiencing at the moment – including …

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Mãos reopens with private dining and membership

Published 17 September 2020

Since its launch in 2018, the innovative communal dining restaurant Mãos has received much critical acclaim – and even a …

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D&D gives details of Bristol restaurant Klosterhaus

Published 16 September 2020

Showing no signs of slowing down, – even amidst a pandemic – D&D has now announced the details of its …

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Dining and retail space Pantechnicon opens in Belgravia

Published 15 September 2020

It’s an unusual pairing, but a big new dining and retail space in Belgravia brings together Japanese and Nordic offerings. Launching …

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LPM returns to Mayfair with new oyster and cocktail bar

Published 14 September 2020

Now officially known by its former nickname LPM, the return of Mayfair favourite La Petit Maison is much welcomed. Having …