Today’s news in brief – 03/07/24

Hawksmoor has reportedly begun exploring a sales process as a way to grow its international presence, according to The Financial Times. It is understood that investment bank Stephens has been appointed to run the sale process, and has already begun talking to potential buyers. 

Heineken UK plans to relocate its Scottish office and HQ to 6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. Following over 20 years at its current site in Broadway Park, Edinburgh, Heineken has chosen the city-centre location after reviewing the company’s evolving ways of working ahead of its current lease expiry due in 2026.

Dez Amore has opened its first standalone restaurant in London’s Fulham Road. The new 1,178 sq ft location will specialise in traditional Italian dishes with a “unique and contemporary twist”, and follows the brand’s success across several market-led destinations including Camden, Mercato Mayfair and Boxpark. 

Chef Joseph Denison Carey will take up residency at Boundary Shoreditch from 5 July until the end of September. The residency will take place during dinner service of the ground floor bar and brasserie, Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm until 9pm. Denison Carey will showcase his trademark brand of considered, Italian-leaning comfort food.