Reviews and Interviews

Harnessing AI to Keep Restaurants Visible and Vibrant: An Interview with Matthieu Rouif, CEO of Photoroom

As the restaurant industry faces one of its most challenging periods in recent memory, technology is fast becoming an unexpected lifeline. With closures at record levels and [...]

February 4, 2026

Meet Marco Garfagnini, Consulting Chef at Shebara Resort’s Ariamare Restaurant

Italian Chef Marco Garfagnini Brings Mediterranean Flavours to the Red Sea Italian chef Marco Garfagnini is no stranger to the Red Sea. Born in Carrara in Tuscany, a place [...]

November 12, 2025

Interview: Chef Jordan of The Great Bustard

In this interview, Chef Jordan shares how his time at Moor Hall transformed his philosophy, the joys and challenges of working with estate-grown produce, and how The Great [...]

September 3, 2025

Smoke, Spice, and Summer: A Lebanese Feast at Home

By Sophie Weir, Senior Editorial Assistant, Restaurant Industry News There’s a kind of joy in cooking that doesn’t come from precision or perfection—it comes from [...]

July 30, 2025

Interview with Marco Cedano: Master Distiller and Founder of Tequila Tromba

As the original Master Distiller behind Don Julio and now the founder of Tequila Tromba, Marco Cedano is a pioneering figure in the world of premium tequila. In this [...]

June 23, 2025

Shield Safety Issues Summer Alert for Hospitality Industry

Shield Safety, the UK’s trusted name in food safety, health and safety, and fire safety, is urging hospitality businesses to take immediate action to reduce the risk of [...]

May 20, 2025

Interview with Heinin Zhang and Siddhi Mittal, Founders of Yhangry

In this interview, we speak with Heinin Zhang and Siddhi Mittal, the dynamic women behind Yhangry, a leading private chef platform in the UK. After leaving successful careers [...]

March 13, 2025

Francesco Braun’s Expertise Brings KAY Sake to the Forefront of the Cocktail Scene

Francesco Braun is a renowned expert in spirits and cocktail culture, specialising in Japanese liquors like Shochu and Awamori. In this interview, Francesco discusses his [...]

February 20, 2025

Interview with Chef Robert Thompson MBE: A Culinary Visionary

Interview with Chef Robert Thompson MBE, the youngest recipient of a Michelin star and an MBE honoree, has carved an inspiring path in the culinary world. His journey, shaped [...]

January 27, 2025

Why halting expansion can be a good growth strategy for fast casual restaurants

It takes courage to decide to halt the expansion of your brand after getting off to a flying start. However, Sanj Sanghera and Laura Bruce, founders of Doner Shack, had a [...]

January 16, 2025