Friday five: the week's biggest hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's biggest hospitality stories

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Baton Berisha's departure from The Wolseley Hospitality Group, debut regional openings for Big Mamma and Lina Stores, and David Thompson's long-awaited return to the capital were among this week's most read stories.

Alexandre Laforce Reynolds joins Bistro Freddie

Alexandre Laforce Reynolds joins Bistro Freddie

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The chef behind Shoreditch restaurant Eline is now leading the kitchen at Bistro Freddie in Shoreditch following the departure of Anna SÃgaard.

Fernando Corona Burch to oversee the food and drink offer across Rosewood London

Fernando Corona Burch to oversee the food and drink offer across Rosewood London

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Fernando Corona Burch has been announced as executive chef of Rosewood London.

Why Gordon Ramsay’s new Netflix show will cement his position as the world’s biggest chef

Why Gordon Ramsay’s new Netflix show will cement his position as the world’s biggest chef

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After years spent tackling Kitchen Nightmares and searching for the next MasterChef, Gordon Ramsay is turning the camera back on himself to chronicle his biggest restaurant opening ever.

Richard Caring ‘on the brink’ of signing £1bn Ivy deal

Richard Caring ‘on the brink’ of signing £1bn Ivy deal

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Richard Caring is âon the brinkâ of signing a deal thatâll see him sell close to all of his stake in The Ivy and its sister restaurants.

Sales rise and losses narrow for TRG following ‘transformational year’

Sales rise and losses narrow for TRG following ‘transformational year’

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The Restaurant Group (TRG) says it âremains confidentâ in the potential for growing its estate following a âgenuinely transformational yearâ for the business.

What you might have missed on The Caterer this week

What you might have missed on The Caterer this week

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This week The Caterer shone a spotlight on those moving into new roles, examined how hospitality will cope with the smoking ban and curled up with Ottolenghi’s Comfort

Pizza Pilgrims to hit Chelsea's King’s Road

Pizza Pilgrims to hit Chelsea's King’s Road

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Pizza Pilgrims has signed for its latest site on Chelsea's Kingâs Road.

Nick Beardshaw on life after Tom Kerridge and flying solo at Starling

Nick Beardshaw on life after Tom Kerridge and flying solo at Starling

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The long-term right-hand man of Tom Kerridge has gone it alone with the opening of Starling restaurant in Esher.

Uncorked: William Sheard

Uncorked: William Sheard

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The co-owner of recently launched The City steak restaurant Ibai on Trevallon 2014, Alvaro Palacios and building his wine cellar out of cork.

Pizza Pilgrims and other B Corp groups to host workshop for those looking to follow in their footsteps

Pizza Pilgrims and other B Corp groups to host workshop for those looking to follow in their footsteps

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Five restaurant groups to have achieved B Corp status will host a workshop for other operators early next month.

David Thompson’s Long Chim finally set for London debut with Soho residency

David Thompson’s Long Chim finally set for London debut with Soho residency

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High-profile Australian chef David Thompson is finally set to bring his Thai casual dining concept Long Chim to London next month with the launch a new residency in Soho.