Why there has never been a better time to be a young chef

I spent a lot of time in our City restaurants last week and it finally felt like finally the City

September 13, 2021

Staff crisis in hospitality: Act now or risk being the next France

The hospitality sector is in the midst of a staff crisis. We always knew that staffing would be a challenge

June 15, 2021

City restaurants lead remarkable recovery, says D&D boss

After four long, miserable wintry months of confinement I guess we should have expected it. But the pandemic has turned

May 7, 2021

D&D owner: Tax supermarkets to bail out bars and restaurants

In his second City A.M. column, D&D London CEO and cofounder Des Gunewardena reflects on the “horror show” of the

December 21, 2020

The government is ignoring Covid science and hospitality is paying the price, says D&D boss

Des Gunewardena is Chairman and CEO of D&D London, the restaurant group behind brands including Bluebird, Angler, 14 Hills and Coq

November 24, 2020