Contemporary Chinese restaurant group, Tattu, has announced completion on two new sites in the cities of Birmingham and Edinburgh, marking the start of a significant period of growth for the independent company. Tattu is a young, family-owned business founded in 2015 by brothers Adam and Drew Jones. The company opened its first site in May 2015 in Manchester’s commercial … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
New Banqueting Manager appointed at Hinckley Hotel
One of Leicestershire’s most popular four-star hotels has appointed a new banqueting manager. Having benefitted from a multi-million pound investment to its conference and banqueting facilities, Richard Gray has now joined the management team of the Sketchley Grange Hotel in Hinckley where he will oversee the venue’s food offering which forms a major part of the many events, … [Read more...]
Dan Doherty partners with rhubarb at Hudson Yards, New York
London’s premium hospitality group rhubarb has appointed award-winning chef and author Dan Doherty (previously of Duck and Waffle), as Chef Partner for its new all-day dining destination at New York’s Hudson Yards, opening March 2019. The yet to be named restaurant, bar and terrace, will be located on the fifth floor of the newly developed 30 Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West … [Read more...]
Manchester to get first taste of FINCA’s million-pound menu
Following their successful appearance on BBC’s hugely popular food show Million Pound Menu; the team behind renowned Cuban street food concept, FINCA, has announced it will be launching in Manchester at the start of June with its most ambitious set-up to date. The Liverpool based concept impressed on the BBC food show, receiving an investment offer from Living Ventures’ … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… The Chilli Pickle’s Alun and Dawn Sperring
Husband and wife Alun and Dawn Sperring opened The Chilli Pickle Indian restaurant in Brighton 10 years' ago, moving to a larger site in the city as it became more successful. Alun is a classically-trained chef who has worked in kitchens around the world, while Dawn left her job with the London Ambulance Service 15 years ago to work front-of-house in hospitality. Last year the … [Read more...]
Aberdeen Hotel celebrates its staff
An award-winning Aberdeen hotel has held a special celebration in honour of its staff. The Aberdeen Altens Hotel was recently named as one of the top hotels in Scotland at the Prestige Hotel awards, and the celebrations continued when the team marked having clocked up more than 400 years of service between them. This remarkable figure includes no less than three employees … [Read more...]
Hope and Glory Tea’s afternoon tea pairing, Lemon Chiffon Cake with Earl Grey
Earl Grey is often paired with citrus fruit, so what better cake to match the beautiful light notes of this tea than a Lemon Chiffon Cake from Africa. Lion’s roar of approval! Prep: 45 min › Cook: 1 hr › Extra time: 15 mins › Ready in: 2 hrs Ingredients Serves: 8 250g cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 100g caster sugar 125ml … [Read more...]
New restaurant and new jobs at Galgorm Castle Golf Club, Northern Ireland
Galgorm Resort & Spa in Northern Ireland has announced it has invested £600,000 in acquiring the bar and restaurant at nearby Galgorm Castle Golf Club. An extensive redevelopment will see the existing dining facilities expanded and upgraded to include a 150-seat restaurant as well as 60-seat open air balcony, along with the creation of 50 new jobs. The all-new … [Read more...]
Walter Rose rubber-stamps its sustainability status in joining the Sustainable Restaurant Association
Sustainably raised meat is very important to Walter Rose & Son; it has a far superior taste and is produced without destroying the environment or threatening public health. Its sale by the award-winning butchers supports responsible farmers who choose to use sound agricultural practices. Walter Rose are delighted to work with the very best local farmers, minimising food … [Read more...]
Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala open their restaurant garden for a summer of Mr Todiwala’s Petiscos
Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala are opening their restaurant garden this June to showcase a new concept dovetailing sophisticated Goan-Portuguese cuisine with wines from small, family-run vineyards in the Douro Valley, Lisboa, Dao, Alentejo and other, to-date lesser known regions of Portugal. ‘Mr Todiwala’s Petiscos’ takes up residence in the patio garden adjacent to Cafe Spice … [Read more...]
Ways to pay using Mobile POS
The benefits of switching to or adding a mobile POS solution to your business are endless, from being able to “save the sale”, run management reports, stock control and staff rota’s. How you make the sale and take the actual payment from your customers is something that needs a little extra thought behind it. Policies and Procedures The Payment Card Industry Data Security … [Read more...]
Darwin & Wallace unveils name of new Wimbledon location – 601 queen’s rd
Independent neighbourhood bar group Darwin & Wallace reveal name of sixth site; 601 Queen's Rd, opening in the heart of Wimbledon this spring. Situated in the bustling Wimbledon town, adjacent to the tube and rail station and walking distance from Wimbledon Village and The All England Tennis Club, 601 Queen's Rd will welcome local residents and visitors to enjoy its modern … [Read more...]
Roaring trade at the Lion: new rooms and refurbished bar at Brakspear pub
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear is relaunching its managed pub The Lion at Wendlebury, near Bicester, with the completion of 13 new bedrooms, a refurbishment of the main bar and a new general manager to drive the business forward. Brakspear bought The Lion in November last year, adding it to its growing managed division, which now numbers 12 sites. The bedrooms are housed … [Read more...]
Plastic-free shopping range launched in Glasgow
Everything from locally-made herbal shampoo, to a dazzling array of herbs for cooking is available at Locavore, an innovative new ‘super’ market in Glasgow’s Southside – the difference is, customers can come in and buy these items without also picking up the guilt of getting single-use packaging. The wide range of ‘fill your own’ plastic-free shopping – even including milk … [Read more...]
Sell-out supper club Little Kolkata to open permanent site in Covent Garden this June
The team behind Little Kolkata are delighted to announce the launch of their first restaurant, set to open in June on Shelton Street. The new addition to Covent Garden’s diverse dining scene will celebrate everything that guests have come to love about the original sell-out supper clubs, whilst welcoming a more extensive Calcuttan menu, cocktail list and exclusive themed … [Read more...]
