More news this week on the hospitality industry’s tipping scandal – but this time it’s actually good. It seems NYC-restauranteur Danny Meyer (Shake Shack, Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, Union Square Cafe) agrees with Harden’s on this one as he’s banned the practice at his New York restaurants. We stated months ago, when this whole furore began, that […]

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Waterloo’s “beautiful and airy” Baltic restaurant will launch a new bar later this month to coincide the arrival of new head chef Piotr Fortuna. Restaurateur Jan Woroniecki (also owner of South Ken’s Ognisko) will open the bar on Wednesday 28 October. Unsurprisingly vodka will lead the drinks list, with signature cocktails including: Spiced Pear Mojito (house infused […]

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