Gaggan in Bangkok has claimed the top spot in the list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for a second consecutive year. Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, revealed the 2016 list at an awards ceremony at the W Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, before an audience of the region’s most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs and industry VIPs. Now in its … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
Tom’s Kitchen and Levy Restaurants UK to launch new deli & bar at HMS Belfast
Tom’s Kitchen, the group of restaurants and delis founded by chef Tom Aikens, is launching a new deli and bar at the iconic London landmark, HMS Belfast. This will be the fifth Tom’s Kitchen to open, and is in partnership with Levy Restaurants UK. Opening late March 2016, Tom’s Kitchen at HMS Belfast will not only improve the visitor experience at one of London’s star … [Read more...]
The Detox Kitchen received £2 million investment to fund expansion
The Detox Kitchen has announced ambitious growth plans following a £2 million investment led by London based investment firm, Encore Capital and leading industry figures including Jyotin Sethi (JKS Restaurants), the entrepreneur behind some of London’s most successful restaurants. The business, founded in 2012 by entrepreneur and Chef Lily Simpson, currently incorporates two … [Read more...]
Theo Randall at the InterContinental reopens
Theo Randall at the InterContinental reopens with interior refresh and enhanced menu to celebrate 10 years. This year InterContinental London Park Lane marks 10 years since acclaimed Chef Theo Randall launched his award-winning Italian restaurant; Theo Randall at the InterContinental. To celebrate this milestone, Theo has enhanced his menu of simple, rustic, Italian cuisine … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery sponsor Manchester’s newest ale trail
Robinsons Brewery have teamed up with five of the most historic pubs in Manchester’s City Centre to launch Manchester’s newest ale trail. Dubbed ‘The Manchester Heritage Ale Trail’, this seeks to be an ale trail with a difference. Whereas many real ale trails feature as many as 20 different pubs, each encouraging participants to enjoy a drink, this ale trail believes less is … [Read more...]
Premier Inn £35m investment in Scotland and 150 jobs
New generation hotel ‘hub by Premier Inn’ is the first in Scotland Premier Inn strengthens its commitment in Scotland with an investment of £35m in three new hotels in Edinburgh, including the first hub by Premier Inn outside of London and ongoing refurbishments and extensions, bringing 150 jobs and 10 apprenticeships to the city. Around half of the full and part-time, … [Read more...]
Pear Cake by Chef Damian Wawrzyniak
Total Time 1 hour Baking Time 35 mins Ingredients 5 Pears, Soaked in Saffron & Blood Orange Liquor 4 Large Eggs 100g of Icing Sugar, (without caking agent) 20g of Butter 50g of Sesame Seeds 1 Banana 50g Icing Sugar 1 Vanilla Pod 20g Almonds 20g Hazelnuts 5ml Golden Syrup 20g Butter, Unsalted 100g Butter, Unsalted 100ml of Full Fat … [Read more...]
£2.5m investment set to boost Marble Arch and Edgware Road
Today, 78% of businesses, retailers, hotels and restaurants from Marble Arch and northern Park Lane, throughout Connaught Village and Seymour Place and up Edgware Road to the Marylebone Flyover, voted Marble Arch Business Improvement District to lead on a new programme for the area that will see £2.5m invested over five years. Throughout February, Westminster City Council … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, Holy Moly Guacamole
Ingredients Avocado Red onion Cherry tomatoes Lemon Vegan mayo Paprika Salt Method Peel and chop the avocado into chunky pieces. Chop the red onion and cherry tomatoes finely. Add the avocado, onion and tomatoes into a mixing bowl. Squirt a small amount of fresh lemon juice into the bowl and add a sprinkle of salt. Depending on how you … [Read more...]
Electrolux Professional launches landmark service for equipment upgrades
Electrolux adds access to instant finance to 24-hour delivery package Partnership with Shire Leasing offers immediate approval and flexible finance options Take the stress out of replacement purchases with a simple process Electrolux Professional has unveiled plans to take the stress out of replacement equipment purchases, with the launch of a quick and easy service … [Read more...]
Las Iguanas brings Latin American Charm and Cheer to Bloomsbury
Situated on Brunswick Square, in the grade II listed Brunswick Centre, the new setting boasts classic mid-century architecture combined with a big dose of South American style; think retro metalwork chandeliers and comfy banquette seating that will accommodate 110 diners and cocktail aficionados throughout the bar and restaurant. The restaurant also benefits from a large and … [Read more...]
Sodexo’s Slattery named in LGBT Top 50
The Sodexo Ireland country president has been named in The Daily Telegraph’s Top 50 lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) executives for the second year running. Margot Slattery is number 15 in Out at Work, a list of the most influential LGBT business leaders announced yesterday (25 February). President and chief executive officer of Uphold Inc and European Diversity … [Read more...]
Monica Galetti, Mark Sargeant and John Campbell unite to raise funds for Hospitality Action
Celebrated chefs Monica Galetti, Mark Sargeant and John Campbell last night hosted a special fundraising dinner within Brasserie Joël at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. The event raised a fantastic £17,500 for industry charity, Hospitality Action. John Campbell Chef Proprietor of Michelin Starred, The Woodspeen Restaurant says: “I am delighted that the evening was … [Read more...]
Clayton Hotel Chiswick unveils lavish new meeting and events space
The impressive new-look Clayton Hotel Chiswick has this week unveiled its revamped meeting and events facility, part of the hotel’s £21m extension and refurbishment, which is now nearing completion. Conveniently situated with good transport links and set near one of London’s premier business parks, the hotel is certain to become one of West London’s leading meeting and … [Read more...]
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection Awarded Third Place in the ‘Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For’
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been awarded third place in this year’s ‘Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For’. It is the fifth year in which The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been recognised in the Best 100 Mid Companies list and third year running in a top ten position. The prestigious list measures and acknowledges excellence in workplace engagement. Red … [Read more...]
