Coal Drops Yard, the new shopping and restaurant district in London’s King’s Cross, will open its doors to the public today at midday. The first wave of restaurants and stores, which represent a majority of those confirmed to launch, will also open on this date, alongside Lower Stable Street and a number of special pop-ups. Coal Drops Yard is a vibrant new shopping … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
New GM at Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa
The Eden Hotel Collection is delighted to announce that Nick Hanson has been appointed General Manager at Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire, a hotel that was recently awarded four AA Red Stars. Hanson will take up his position at Mallory Court on Monday 7th January, 2019. Hanson will join the hotel from The Idle Rocks and St Mawes Hotel in Cornwall, … [Read more...]
First UK opening from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Russell Square
The first UK hotel from boutique luxury brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened its doors in Bloomsbury, London. Set on Russell Square the Kimpton Fitzroy London features 334 rooms and suites, a large ballroom, various restaurants and bars, modern meeting rooms and a 24-hour fitness centre. The hotel is named after the original architect of the building, Charles … [Read more...]
First hotel in East Grinstead for Travelodge with plans for 8 more in West Sussex
Today, The Mayor of East Grinstead, Councillor Rex Whittaker, joined Tony O’ Brien, Travelodge UK Development Director to officially open East Grinstead’s first Travelodge hotel. East Grinstead Travelodge a multi-million investment for the landlord and as created 17 new jobs, the plan for eight more in West Sussex would represent an investment of £65 million for third party … [Read more...]
Sodexo’s Slattery is top 10 LGBT Executive Role Model
Sodexo country president for Ireland Margot Slattery is number nine in a list of the top 100 LGBT executives published in partnership with the Financial Times today. The OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Models 2018 lists the top 100 executives, top 50 allies, top 50 future leaders, the top 30 public sector executives and a hall of fame. Margot appears in the top 100 LGBT executives … [Read more...]
Hilton announce: Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen to headline opening of Lincoln Plaza London
Opening in January 2019 in Canary Wharf, Lincoln Plaza London is the latest addition to the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio. Headlining the opening is signature Pan-Indian restaurant Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, the much-anticipated new opening by acclaimed chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE, whose approach to sustainable food production, use of local ingredients and environmental … [Read more...]
Family-run restaurant, Pinocchio, opens at Mailbox
Family-run Italian restaurant, Pinocchio has opened its doors at Mailbox – Birmingham’s premier lifestyle and shopping destination. The traditional Italian restaurant can be found amongst Mailbox’s popular canal-side restaurants and Everyman Cinema. Pinocchio is the third Midlands-based restaurant from the owners of the much-loved La Galleria on Ethel Street in Birmingham … [Read more...]
Kitchen Management: The Need for Speed. Has Your EPoS Got What it Takes?
Increases in cost, diner impatience and the new consumer’s thirst for nutritional information mean pressure in kitchen management is hotting up. How can EPoS help? Whether you are operating a Quick Service or casual dining restaurant, every restaurant operation is now needing to bridge the gap between front of house ordering and fast, efficient delivery from the kitchen if … [Read more...]
M Restaurants CEO to ‘additionally’ lead Gaucho acquisition
Lomo Bidco, a vehicle wholly owned by Investec and SC Lowy, has acquired Gaucho through buying the business out of Administration. Experienced restauranteur and former M.D of Gaucho Martin Williams will lead the business. Williams brings over 20 years of restaurant experience to the brand and will lead the Management team, which has been expanded with a number of new hires. … [Read more...]
Boost in Holiday Cottages business leads to cost savings
Derbyshire Country Cottages’ holiday cottages are positioned in a range of stunning locations in and around the Peak District. As their cottage bookings have increased the payment fees have grown with them, enter Bank Brokers. Bank Brokers help companies across the hospitality sector to identify and implement cost savings, through our unique benchmarking and renegotiation … [Read more...]
Costa Coffee trains next generation of baristas using Virtual Reality
The Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, Costa Coffee, has launched Virtual Reality to train new staff ahead of the busy Christmas period. The content has been designed to enhance the onboarding process, inspire new baristas and ensure education is consistent, all ensuring quality hand crafted coffee is served to customers across the UK. Over 1,500 Costa Coffee stores are being … [Read more...]
Warewashing to meet the specific needs of hotels and restaurants
The K 160 commercial warewasher offers powerful and professional dishwashing in a space-saving package. Taking technology to the next level. Advantages: Maximum performance in a tremendously compact format Modestly priced Automatic process – only requires one operator at a time Significant cost reductions thanks to shorter wash cycles, a better organised … [Read more...]
Livelyhood pub group announces best year to date
Livelyhood, the five-strong, independent South London pub group, announces its best performing year to date. The year ending 31st July 2018 saw the group owned by Sarah Wall implement significant investment in current sites and one new opening along with plans for further expansion in the coming year. Highlights Group turnover increased by £1,338,988, up 29.35%, with … [Read more...]
Rochester Riverside to host new £8 million Travelodge Hotel
A joint venture between Countryside and Hyde have forward sold the 81-bed Travelodge Hotel at Rochester Riverside to Rochester Hotel General Partner and Rochester Hotel Nominee, for £8 million. Rochester Riverside is an exciting new development in Rochester, Kent that stretches from Rochester Bridge along the River Medway. The area will be developed over the next 11 years … [Read more...]
Arc Inspirations targets second Newcastle site with Manahatta opening
Arc Inspirations, the fast-growing bar operator of leading brands including Manahatta, Banyan Bar & Kitchen and The Box, has announced plans to open a Manahatta in Newcastle on Collingwood Street. The news, which comes a week after it announced its first site in Newcastle, a Banyan Bar & Kitchen site on Blackett Street, graphically illustrates the company’s strategy … [Read more...]
