At the start of 2016, Gisborough Hall was named as one of the best hotels in the North East and North Yorkshire by guests, clinching ‘Top Rated Hotel’ status by Laterooms.com’s Simply the Guest Awards, and now the four-star hotel has been named as a ‘Green Leader’ by TripAdvisor. The award recognises the hotel’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices and comes … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Mr Fogg’s Presents the Hendrick’s Outdoor Botanical Garden
Mr Fogg’s is a recreation of the home of Jules Verne’s most famous adventurer, Phileas Fogg, and the new outside area will reflect Mr Fogg’s passion for gardening, a truly Victorian pastime. The Hendrick’s Botanical Garden will be a secret oasis, tucked away down a secluded side street in Mayfair, where guests will encounter all the wonders of the world without setting foot … [Read more...]
Restaurant Ours to Launch in Knightsbridge
Restaurant Ours will set a new trend in brasserie dining when it opens on 19 May 2016 Accessed by a dramatic 30-metre ‘catwalk’ entrance, which was originally created by Norman Foster, the spectacular triple-height space of Restaurant Ours has been designed for maximum style, comfort and impact. Three enormous trees provide a striking verdant focal point. There will be … [Read more...]
Flour and glory – Winner of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2016 is unwrapped
A joyful shot of a baker having fun with flour while making bread by British photographer Mark Benham has seized this year’s crown at Pink LadyFood Photographer of the Year 2016, the world’s leading celebration of the art of food photography and film. Benham was presented with the £5000 prize by Andy Macdonald, who heads up Pink Ladyin the UK, headline sponsor of the … [Read more...]
Conference Centres of Excellence to rebrand to Venues of Excellence
The 30-strong marketing consortium of exceptional venues is taking this strategic step to broaden its footprint within the wider hospitality and events sector to maximise value for its members and clients. Stuart Websdale, chairman of the consortium, explained: ”The Board has reviewed the positioning of the brand within the MICE sector and recognised that there are venues … [Read more...]
Tops off for British sandwich week at Bel-Air
Bel-Air, the home of feel good fast food in Shoreditch, have got breakfast and British Sandwich Week wrapped up in one with their new range of Cali Toast. Each of Bel-Air’s five new open Toasts is made using quality seasonal ingredients for a lighter sandwich that will bring sunshine to your morning. The Great British culinary invention will be getting a West-Coast makeover … [Read more...]
Stylish new Italian Restaurant to launch in Kensington
Chef Ivan Simeoli, with Restaurant Director Francesco Tatulli and entrepreneurs Kanav Puri and Suraj Mehra, will open Osteria 60, a new, modern Italian restaurant adjacent to the Baglioni Hotel in Kensington, London, on 11 May 2016. The 88-seat dining area, plus an integral bar with 15 bar stools, is being designed by the Arth Group (Kanav Puri’s company), in conjunction … [Read more...]
Novus Leisure stirs up a Gin-naissance to Gin-spire customers
Novus Leisure, the pioneer driving the late night London scene, is stirring up its own Gin-naissance. According to recent Mintel research, 42% of Brit’s aged 18-34 have drunk gin in the past 12 months. The business is working with a series of leading gin brands to run promotional offers and events across its estate as it looks to gin-spire the new generation of gin … [Read more...]
Fare of London launches 2016 Taste of Fare summer events programme
Contract and events caterer Fare of London has launched a series of events to showcase its menus at a range of client venues across London. Following the award-winning format of the company’s 2014 Taste of Fare event series, the 2016 series will kick off with an event on the 6th June at The HAC in the City of London, focused this year on the theme ‘A Summer of British … [Read more...]
A summer of lovin’ British food and autumn’s British Food Fortnight
What’s happening? A special summer of patriotic Love British Food celebrations is upon us followed in the autumn by the 15th running of British Food Fortnight, the much loved annual, national celebration of British food and drink, which takes place from 17th September - 2nd October. With the support of an exciting new sponsor, Co-op Food, there are hundreds of promotions and … [Read more...]
Really Fast Wine Tasting Launch
The Wine Inspector (aka Alistair Morrell) has launched ‘The Really Fast Wine Tasting’ aimed at recruiting customers for hotels, restaurants, catering businesses and corporate events companies. Most consumers want to feel confident about their wine choices, however they have limited time to take on extensive learning. Their focus is on enjoying wine whilst spending their … [Read more...]
The Athenaeum reveals design secrets ahead of June relaunch
The Athenaeum is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment and rebranding, and its bold new look and enviable food & beverage partnership will be unveiled in early June, ushering in a new golden era for this historic gem. The hotel's ground floor, façade and entrances are being transformed. Huge, double-height floor-to-ceiling windows will offer spectacular views … [Read more...]
First campaign to eat Luxardo, drink Luxardo
With a totally fresh approach, Cellar Trends will expand its #LoveLuxardo trade campaign and is now also set to increase its engagement with consumers. The year-round programme for Luxardo will launch in June to introduce consumers to the world of professional cocktails in a range of creative bars, as well as showing how to use Luxardo’s classic liqueurs for mixing at home in … [Read more...]
The Four Sister’s Townhouse — coming soon to the city
Opening June 2016, The Four Sisters Townhouse is the second addition to owners Simon Bastable and Andrew Green’s ‘The Four Sisters’ portfolio, which already includes The Four Sisters Bar in Islington. Located in the heart of the City on Groveland Court, this new venture will offer classic and bespoke craft cocktails, wine and beer, artisan bar snacks, sharing dishes and a light … [Read more...]
Hutong celebrates the ‘Double Fifth’ Dragon Boat Festival
To celebrate ‘Double Fifth’, the traditional Chinese festival which falls on Tuesday 26th June this year, Hutong will be serving a menu of five dishes, exploring five different cooking methods commonly used in Chinese cuisine - deep-frying, poaching, steaming, stir-frying and braising. The festival marks the death of patriotic poet Chu Yuan, who drowned on the fifth day of … [Read more...]