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English and French women ‘are turned away from Paris restaurant for wearing Islamic headscarves’

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Group of English and French women ‘are turned away from Paris restaurant for wearing Islamic headscarves’, prompting protest outside after footage goes viral A group of women claimed they were refused entry to the Matignon in Paris  Said people at the restaurant were ‘racist’ and others should speak up about it Protesters gathered outside one … Read more

Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is closing Bristol restaurant River Cottage Kitchen

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Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is closing Bristol restaurant River Cottage Kitchen after seven years of trading as he becomes latest victim of ‘dining industry crisis’ Fearnley-Whittingstall, 55, is known for presenting his River Cottage TV series The chef owned three River Cottage Kitchen restaurants in Bristol, Axminster and Winchester but has reluctantly decided to close the Bristol … Read more

Owner of restaurant chains Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito to close up to 90 sites

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Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito plan to close up to 90 sites by the end of next year in another blow to Britain’s High Street Decision comes after The Restaurant Group closed 18 stores in 2019 Comes amid tough period for dining, with Jamie’s Italian collapsing last year  The move will take its leisure portfolio … Read more

People are disgusted with these messy diners who left a mess at a restaurant after a family meal

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Diners who left Harvester table in a ‘disgusting mess’ are slammed online A group of dirty diners were shamed after leaving a mess at a Harvester in Essex Picture of the table circulated on Facebook shows napkins and food left on seats People slammed disrespectful unknown patrons, saying they had no manners By Claire Toureille … Read more

Jay Rayner reviews Chinese restaurant in ‘act of solidarity’ over ‘racism triggered by coronavirus’

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The Observer’s food critic Jay Rayner has said that his latest review, of a Chinese restaurant, was ‘an act of solidarity’ in the wake of ‘misplaced fear’ and racism surrounding the coronavirus.  The outspoken writer was reviewing the Four Seasons in London’s Chinatown, and took to Twitter to share the wider context of his piece. … Read more

French cruise will see passengers dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant every day costing £6,200

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La Côte Saint-Jacques – Two Michelin stars The dining room at La Côte Saint-Jacques, which is located just outside of Auxerre. It is run by Jean-Michel Lorian One of the dishes on the menu at La Côte Saint-Jacques – venison with beetroot, celery and blackcurrant Located on the River Yonne, just outside of Auxerre, La Côte Saint-Jacques … Read more

Dubai restaurant Nusr-Et owned by Salt Bae serves up gold-plated STEAK that costs £268

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Now THAT’S a cut above the rest: The Dubai restaurant that serves up gold-plated STEAK costing £268 The Nusr-Et steak restaurant in Dubai is owned by Turkish celebrity chef Salt Bae One diner who recently ate at the restaurant tried the gold-dusted steak  He said the £268 cut of beef is certainly more ‘glamorous’ than … Read more