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OMA Greek restaurant Borough Market David Carter

Latest opening: OMA

David Carter’s second Greece-inspired restaurant at Borough Market has opened its doors.

Five ways to harness the power of social media

Nick Fountain, head of marketing and communications at burger brand Fat Hippo, reveals how restaurants can harness the power of social media.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

This week's top news stories include a delay to the implementation of the Tips Bill, Niall Keating's new restaurant venture, and Tortilla's plan to accelerate expansion through franchising.

Hospitality venues removed from list of mandatory return points under revised Deposit Return Scheme

Hospitality venues will no longer be required to host a return point under the Government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), the roll out of which has been further delayed until 2027.

Le Gavroche auction exceeds £2m

A sale of wines, art and objects from closed Mayfair restaurant Le Gavroche has raised more than £2m.

Takeaway and delivery sales start to plateau

At-home sales for Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups were virtually flat year-on-year in March, new research shows.

Joseph Pelosi head sommelier Belvedere restaurant Holland Park

Uncorked: Joseph Pelosi

The head sommelier at West London’s Belvedere on Phillipe Bascaules, Tuscan producer Petrolo and not holding on to his last bottle of Sine Qua Non’s Just For The Love Of It.

Bubbledogs to pop-up on Park Lane

Champagne and hotdog concept Bubbledogs is making a return with a prolonged pop-up on Park Lane.

Doughnation to bring pizzas to Covent Garden

New pizza restaurant Doughnation will launch in central London this spring.

Niall Keating to open Tender at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel

Chef Niall Keating will take on the restaurant site at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel for a new concept this summer.

Spanish chef Jose Pizarro on 25 years of cooking in the UK

“I haven’t opened restaurants to make money and run”: José Pizarro on 25 years of cooking in the UK

When the Spanish chef moved to these shores in 1999, the food of his country was underrepresented. A quarter of a century on and he’s done much to change that.

Aima Indigo to launch Mexico-inspired Camden cocktail bar

Former La Bodega Negra and Mestizo Chelsea employee Aima Indigo will launch a Mexico-inspired cocktail in Camden next month.

Dominic Chapman on what drink to pair with Sunday roast and facing challenging customers

Flash-grilled: Dominic Chapman

The chef behind the recently-launched Restaurant Dominic Chapman in Henley-on-Thames on his favourite place for a dirty burger, challenging customers, and his drink of choice with a Sunday roast.

Four Legs duo to open Tollington’s fish bar

The duo behind The Plimsoll pub in Finsbury Park and Four Legs at the Compton Arms in Canonbury will open a Spanish-focused fish restaurant this spring.

Three Joes pizza group confirms closure of Chichester and Fareham restaurants

Three Joes confirms closure of Chichester and Fareham restaurants

Sourdough pizza brand Three Joes has confirmed the closure of two sites including its original restaurant in Fareham as the group grapples with cost pressures.

Tortilla looks to accelerate growth in UK and internationally through franchising as revenue continues to climb

Tortilla looks to accelerate growth through franchising as revenue continues to climb

Tortilla is aiming to accelerate its expansion by ‘doubling down on franchising’ as it looks to capitalise on UK and international growth opportunities.