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Wright Brothers to open fourth seafood restaurant in Old Spitalfields, London

Seafood specialists the Wright Brothers are set to open a new restaurant at Old Spitalfields Market in November, their fourth so far.  The new 72-seat restaurant will serve a wide variety of seafood and oysters, and diners will have the chance to choose their own crustacean from the seawater tanks in full view of the restaurant (which will itself have even more tanks below stairs). Read more from Caterer & Hotelkeeper  

James Pare promoted to executive chef at The Savoy

James Pare, head chef at Kaspar's Seafood Bar and Grill at The Savoy, has been promoted to executive chef at the five-star London hotel. Read more from Big Hospitality  

All change at Anise as the City restaurant launches The Butcher Bar

Every year, chef Vivek Singh and the Cinnamon Kitchen brigade celebrate the start of the game season with delectable dishes and seasonal specials. This year, however, the team is raising its, um, game with the arrival of The Butcher Bar – a primal pop-up in the heart of the City. Read more from Square Meal  
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Editor 30th October 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press