Spudulike has reopened eight of its shopping centre outlets thanks to a takeover by potato specialist Albert Bartlett. It means the brand, first launched in Edinburgh in 1974, will return to the British high street after its collapse in August. A statement posted to Spudulike’s website reads: “We’re excited to announce that Spudulike is back. […]

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Allan Pickett, whose well-regarded Fitzrovia restaurant Piquet closed last year after just 12 months in business, has been hired as executive chef by the Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre overlooking the Thames in Southwark. The Swan, a couple of minutes’ walk from the Borough Market foodies hub, was refurbished a year ago and has wonderful views across the river to the […]

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