This November, Darkhorse the modern European restaurant in the East Village, Stratford, will be hosting a Racine pop up with industry legend Henry Harris. For one night only, Henry will take to the stoves to cook a specially designed menu recreating some classic dishes, from one of the capital’s best-loved French restaurants. The three-course menu will be paired with wines … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Kudos welcomes new leadership team
Award-winning contract and events caterer, KUDOS, have welcomed two new additions to their management team, with the appointment of Peter Bruun as Senior Partner and Michelin-starred chef David Cavalier as Food Director. They join existing Managing Partner, Jon Pryce, to form the new driving force behind the brand. Peter Bruun, who brings 18 years’ of international … [Read more...]
Travelodge comes to Thetford
Travelodge, The UK’s first budget hotel chain, has opened its first hotel in Thetford, situated at the new £8m leisure complex at Riverside. Thetford Travelodge, which is the company’s 534th hotel, has 62 rooms, it represents an investment of £3 million for the landlord (Breckland Council) and has created 15 new jobs within the community. Thetford Travelodge overlooks The … [Read more...]
Brigid Simmonds gives evidence to House of Lords committee hearing
British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds has given evidence (18th October) to the House of Lords Select Committee inquiry into the Licensing Act 2003, alongside other leading figures from the beer and pub sector. The appearance follows on from the BBPA’s submission of comprehensive written evidence to the enquiry, in which the BBPA called for … [Read more...]
Modern Korean dining sensation Jinjuu to launch in Mayfair this November
This winter, Korean-American chef and presenter Judy Joo will open her second London restaurant, Jinjuu Mayfair, situated on the former site of Babbo on Albemarle Street. The new venue is born of popular demand and complements the original Soho site with a refined twist– appealing to both local business clientele and visitors alike – to deliver a fun, modern and convivial … [Read more...]
The festive season arises at Osteria with ‘feast of the seven fishes’
This Christmas Osteria, the Italian restaurant set within the iconic Barbican Centre, will be celebrating the festive season Italian-style; with the ‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’. Designed by Anthony Demetre and Osteria’s Head Chef Patrick Leano, the feast of a whole Baked Salt Crusted Wild Sea Bream will make the ultimate centrepiece for the table. Alongside Osteria’s signature … [Read more...]
Artisan bakery PAUL to open new café in Earl’s Court
French artisan bakery and pâtisserie, PAUL is set to open a new site in Earls Court, South West London in December which will take the total number of UK shops to 36. The 1,405 sq ft café is located just opposite Earls Court tube station and will cater perfectly for those on the move wanting a grab-and-go coffee or snack, a fresh loaf of bread for the weekend as well as … [Read more...]
Dorsett Hospitality International Announces Two Restaurant Partners for Dorsett City
Dorsett Hospitality International is delighted to announce two restaurant partners for its second hotel in London, Dorsett City, in Aldgate. Set to launch in Q1 2017, Dorsett City will bring two immensely popular restaurants from West to East London for the very first time, with the opening of Shikumen and VQ (Vingt-Quatre). Hotel guests and London locals will soon be able … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s rolls out virtual dining
This November, Carluccio’s will be the first nationwide major restaurant group offering diners virtual reality to mark the arrival of the brand’s most significant menu change since it launched in 1999. Over fifty thousand pairs of virtual reality glasses will be given away across the group’s 100-strong UK estate. Diners trying updated dishes such as the Carluccio’s seafood … [Read more...]
Mobile drinks dispenser, No power required from Beercaddy
The Beercaddy has allowed mobile beverage vending to grow and this unit dispenses a quick pint maximising sales in high footfall areas. Due to its size it allows for a pop up opportunity for incremental sales. The Beercaddy is fully mechanical and functions on 100% gas; no electricity is needed. It is mobile on 4 wheels and can be manouvered to where ever it is needed at a … [Read more...]
Take Control of Your Network Operations
Would you like to know how your network is performing? How much Internet bandwidth is used during peak times? Which devices are guests connecting with and what services do they use most? The answer to your questions is Fusion Dashboard. Fusion Dashboard is an intuitive and powerful web based tool which allows hoteliers to have a complete overview of the hotel network in … [Read more...]
Heathrow decision – comment from Edwardian Hotels London
Commenting on the news that the government has approved a third runway at Heathrow to expand UK airport capacity, Inderneel Singh, Managing Director, Edwardian Hotels London, said: “We have supported the expansion of Heathrow airport for a long time. For us, it is vital that the UK continues to increase its attractiveness as a destination for tourist and international … [Read more...]
Urban&Civic’s celebrates new hotel at London Stansted Airport
Urban&Civic, owner and developer of the new Hampton by Hilton hotel being built at London Stansted Airport, has celebrated an important milestone with key members of the project team with a topping out ceremony on the roof of the building. The event, hosted by design and build construction partner McAleer & Rushe, celebrated the completion of the hotel’s … [Read more...]
Bea’s Welcome New Head Chef Xavier Torne
Bea’s of Bloomsbury are thrilled to announce the appointment of their new Head Chef Xavier Torne across all five venues. He is renowned for his creative flair, which has been demonstrated across London and beyond for close to a decade. Starting his career at Hofmann in Barcelona, he has held previous positions at culinary landmarks such as Choconut London, where he was … [Read more...]
Europe hotel performance for Q3 2016, September 2016
London - Hotels in Europe recorded positive Q3 2016 results when reported in euro constant currency, according to data from STR. Compared with the three key performance metrics from Q3 2015, Europe reported a 0.5% decrease in occupancy to 77.7%. However, a 2.0% increase in average daily rate (ADR) to EUR119.17 resulted in revenue per available (RevPAR) growth of 1.5% to … [Read more...]