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Simon Rogan plans to close Roganic and open second restaurant in Manchester

Two-Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan has today announced that his temporary Marylebone restaurant Roganic will close as expected in June. However he will be opening Mr Coopers at The Midlands Hotel later in the summer.

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Alain Ducasse wins lifetime achievement award

Alain Ducasse has been named the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award 2013, sponsored by Diners Club International, part of the World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2013.

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Last year's winner of the Young British Foodie awards on serving Scottish food to the English

Ahead of this year's Young British Foodie awards, an interview with Andy Waugh, the winner of last year's Street Food category.

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