A restaurant in County Armagh, Northern Ireland has beaten eateries across the UK to be named the overall winner of the Waitrose Good Food Guide Local Restaurant of the Year Awards. Wine & Brine, located in the picturesque small market town of Moira, has only been open since December, but its commitment to “seasonal and local ingredients at ridiculously reasonable … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Restoring Glory at The Carlton, Bournemouth
As thousands of Brits fill the car boot, whack on the factor 30 and roll up their shorts to make their annual pilgrimage to the English coastline, the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton prepares to make its mark on the seaside holiday map. This month the hotel finally unveils its £1million restoration work, returning the property to its former glory of 1903, when it first … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great Italian Chefs by Angelo Sabatelli
Raw scallops, three sauces and black lemon Angelo Sabatelli's striking scallop starter recipe features three distinctly different sauces to add colour and interest to the plate, setting off the juicy natural flavour of sliced raw scallop to perfection. Dried cherry tomatoes are blitzed to form a tomato cream and miso paste mixed with mayonnaise for an umami hit, while the … [Read more...]
IHG announces first Kimpton Hotel in Paris
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced plans to open the first Kimpton hotel in the home of European fashion and design - Paris. Situated in one of the city’s most sought-after districts, near the famous Paris Opéra, the luxury hotel is set to open its doors in 2020. The hotel will be fully transformed with Kimpton’s … [Read more...]
Top restaurant urges Birmingham to save our bees
Some of Britain’s’ leading bee specialists are urging people to help save the endangered insect - in which 35 different species are at danger of dying out - in a lively conversation at Birmingham’s most sustainable restaurant. Opus at Cornwall Street, a restaurant known for its ethical sourcing practices, hosted 40 guests to discover why these crucial creatures are at danger … [Read more...]
Arora Group to Build Hotel Connected to T2 at Heathrow
The Arora Group is pleased to announce that it has been granted planning permission to develop a new hotel at London Heathrow. The new hotel is part of the ongoing strategy to focus on larger assets with high revenue potential; it has been granted planning permission to develop a new hotel at London Heathrow with direct access to the Queen’s Terminal, Terminal 2. The … [Read more...]
AccorHotels to acquire John Paul, world leader in the concierge market
AccorHotels announces today it has begun exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of John Paul, the leading player in premium customer and employee loyalty services. The company’s Enterprise Value should be close to 150 million dollars i.e. a 2017e EV/EBITDA multiple of c. 11X. Accorhotels should acquire about 80% of John Paul, the remaining stake being kept by David … [Read more...]
Manchester’s iconic Palace Hotel announces new chef talent
Manchester’s iconic Palace Hotel has announced the appointment of a new kitchen cast who have trained under world leading chefs. The news comes as the hotel enters the final stages of a multi-million-pound investment to all 271 bedrooms and suites; the Ballroom and 16 other private dining and event spaces; as well as creating The Refuge Public Bar & Dining Room, run by the … [Read more...]
First ever college hotel opens for business in Broadstairs
A unique new hotel which is owned and run by a further education college has opened its doors for the first time in Broadstairs. The Grade II Listed building which houses the 28 room hotel – named The Yarrow after shipbuilding magnate Sir Alfred Yarrow who built it in 1894 – was opened on July 25 following a multi-million pound makeover. The refurbishment transformed the … [Read more...]
Ross McGregor appointed Director of Operations at Archerfield Walled Garden
The Board of Directors at Archerfield Walled Garden is delighted to announce the appointment of Ross McGregor as its new Director of Operations with immediate effect. Ross’s extensive experience, having worked in hospitality for over 17 years with some of the leading hospitality venues in the UK, made him the unanimous choice by the Board to position The Archerfield Walled … [Read more...]
Europe hotel performance for Q2 2016, June 2016
Hotels in Europe recorded positive Q2 2016 results when reported in euro constant currency, according to data from STR. Compared with the three key performance metrics from Q2 2015, Europe reported nearly flat occupancy (+0.6% to 73.9%). Average daily rate was up 2.1% to EUR114.33. Revenue per available room grew 2.7% to EUR84.49. Performance of featured countries for Q2 … [Read more...]
The Botanics celebrates summer with the return of Mackie’s lavender ice cream
Ice cream lovers in Edinburgh are in for a blooming tasty treat after The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) announced the return of Mackie’s lavender ice cream to its menus. The aromatic infusion has been created by ice cream experts at Mackie’s of Scotland for the venue’s catering partner Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events. It will be on sale to Garden visitors from … [Read more...]
Jockey Club Catering made new patrons of South Thames College Hospitality and Catering Academy
Jockey Club Catering has been named as patrons of South Thames College Hospitality and Catering Academy at a special lunch to celebrate three successful years of the initiative. The Hospitality and Catering Academy provides students at South Thames College with the opportunity to learn from catering icons such as Albert Roux OBE, as well as gain practical experience with … [Read more...]
Bar Douro to bring the best of Portuguese food and wine to London
Bringing the terra of Portugal to the arches of London Bridge, Bar Douro will open at Flat Iron Square this September. Drawing inspiration from the traditional cerveijarias and tascas of Lisbon and Porto, the rustic restaurant will offer a contemporary take on Portuguese cuisine alongside expertly sourced regional wines. The Story… Max Graham is the mastermind behind Bar … [Read more...]
Andrew Brownsword Hotels acquires Old Swan & Minster Mill
Andrew Brownsword Hotels has announced today that it is in the process of acquiring the Old Swan & Minster Mill in the Cotswolds. With contracts exchanged, the deal expects to complete within a week and will see the property become the 13th in the Andrew Brownsword Hotels collection. Owned by the de Savary family for the last six years, recent investment has seen the … [Read more...]