Hugh Richard Wright
@hughrichardwright.bsky.social
"a sort of infectiously fabulous godfather figure in London’s hospitality industry" – The Standard
"bouncy London restaurant PR" – Country Life
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"bouncy London restaurant PR" – Country Life
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Chef Guillermo Bitanga is bringing his refined French-Filipino cuisine to Pied à Terre's Kitchen Table for just eight services, from 29th April to 3rd May. With only eight seats at each service, just 64 diners will get to experience Guillermo's menu, so book now! 🇵🇭🇫🇷
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April 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Chef Guillermo Bitanga is bringing his refined French-Filipino cuisine to Pied à Terre's Kitchen Table for just eight services, from 29th April to 3rd May. With only eight seats at each service, just 64 diners will get to experience Guillermo's menu, so book now! 🇵🇭🇫🇷
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London’s longest-standing Michelin-starred restaurant – and my newest client! – Pied à Terre has welcomed a new head chef, Alberto Cavaliere.
Press release: eepurl.com/i_L366
Press release: eepurl.com/i_L366
March 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
London’s longest-standing Michelin-starred restaurant – and my newest client! – Pied à Terre has welcomed a new head chef, Alberto Cavaliere.
Press release: eepurl.com/i_L366
Press release: eepurl.com/i_L366
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My friend @hughrichardwright.bsky.social talks a lot of sense in the Standard today about how hospitality businesses need to rethink a business model based on booze when so many of us no longer drink www.standard.co.uk/going-out/re...
Does hospitality have an alcohol problem?
With fewer people drinking, restaurants can’t rely on alcohol sales to keep them afloat, says Hugh Smithson-Wright
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February 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
My friend @hughrichardwright.bsky.social talks a lot of sense in the Standard today about how hospitality businesses need to rethink a business model based on booze when so many of us no longer drink www.standard.co.uk/going-out/re...
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Wrote a little thing for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social about hospitality having an alcohol problem: www.standard.co.uk/going-out/re...
Does hospitality have an alcohol problem?
With fewer people drinking, restaurants can’t rely on alcohol sales to keep them afloat, says Hugh Smithson-Wright
www.standard.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Wrote a little thing for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social about hospitality having an alcohol problem: www.standard.co.uk/going-out/re...
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Delighted to announce that for a month from this Friday, both outposts of @bubala_london are participating in the £1 on the bill campaign for @the_food_chain raising much needed money to help support people with HIV. As the Food Chain’s patron I’m very grateful. Thank you.
January 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Delighted to announce that for a month from this Friday, both outposts of @bubala_london are participating in the £1 on the bill campaign for @the_food_chain raising much needed money to help support people with HIV. As the Food Chain’s patron I’m very grateful. Thank you.
Very happy to be working with Chris & Jeff Galvin on the 20th anniversary celebrations for their eponymous restaurant group this year.
Press release here: eepurl.com/i8qQ-s
Press release here: eepurl.com/i8qQ-s
January 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Very happy to be working with Chris & Jeff Galvin on the 20th anniversary celebrations for their eponymous restaurant group this year.
Press release here: eepurl.com/i8qQ-s
Press release here: eepurl.com/i8qQ-s
Sad news from Peckham as Café Britaly announces it's to close after 8 months on Rye Lane. Co-owners Richard & Alex cite "challenging trading conditions, which were compounded by the autumn budget"
Press release here: eepurl.com/i7H_kI
Press release here: eepurl.com/i7H_kI
January 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Sad news from Peckham as Café Britaly announces it's to close after 8 months on Rye Lane. Co-owners Richard & Alex cite "challenging trading conditions, which were compounded by the autumn budget"
Press release here: eepurl.com/i7H_kI
Press release here: eepurl.com/i7H_kI
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It began with EP 1 A food chat with the beloved Russell T Davies - Dr. Who, It’s A Sin etc- about Woolworths porkpie with egg…. our grief, being a carer, Rugby Club Buffets… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/comfort-eating-with-grace-dent/id1571446706?i=1000525534334
S1 E1: Russell T Davies, screenwriter
Podcast Episode · Comfort Eating with Grace Dent · 15/06/2021 · 39m
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November 24, 2024 at 9:53 AM
It began with EP 1 A food chat with the beloved Russell T Davies - Dr. Who, It’s A Sin etc- about Woolworths porkpie with egg…. our grief, being a carer, Rugby Club Buffets… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/comfort-eating-with-grace-dent/id1571446706?i=1000525534334
Fantastic, entertaining and astute roundup of her year in restaurants from @theguardian.com critic @gracedent.bsky.social, with a generous (deserved!) mention for my beloved client Sète in Margate 🙌🏻
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
‘It’s not London where indies can let their imaginations fly’ – Grace Dent’s restaurants of the year | Grace Dent on restaurants
The will to stay afloat has often beaten the urge to be creative
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December 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Fantastic, entertaining and astute roundup of her year in restaurants from @theguardian.com critic @gracedent.bsky.social, with a generous (deserved!) mention for my beloved client Sète in Margate 🙌🏻
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
Fantastic review for Andanza from @foodism.bsky.social – and a great Elton John pun too... foodism.co.uk/venues/andan...
Andanza
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November 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Fantastic review for Andanza from @foodism.bsky.social – and a great Elton John pun too... foodism.co.uk/venues/andan...
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Some news from me. Delighted to be joining an expanded food and drink team at the Financial Times, along with @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social, @timhayward.bsky.social and of course the great Jancis Robinson. My move will happen in a couple of months.
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November 21, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Some news from me. Delighted to be joining an expanded food and drink team at the Financial Times, along with @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social, @timhayward.bsky.social and of course the great Jancis Robinson. My move will happen in a couple of months.
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A good first post. @jayrayner1.bsky.social is joining the FT Mag as restaurant critic. @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social is joining as a monthly columnist. @timhayward.bsky.social is becoming the FT's food writer. I don't know what to say other than.... HERE WE GO!!!!!!!! aboutus.ft.com/press_releas...
November 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM
A good first post. @jayrayner1.bsky.social is joining the FT Mag as restaurant critic. @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social is joining as a monthly columnist. @timhayward.bsky.social is becoming the FT's food writer. I don't know what to say other than.... HERE WE GO!!!!!!!! aboutus.ft.com/press_releas...
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Could NOT be more chuffffffed 😍
We're delighted that @jayrayner1.bsky.social and @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social are joining @timhayward.bsky.social in our food and drink team to form a line-up that some are comparing to the Avengers. aboutus.ft.com/press_releas...
ABOUT THE FT
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy.
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November 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Could NOT be more chuffffffed 😍