The Savoy has announced that Anne Lomas, formerly General Manager at Simpson’s in the Strand, will take on the new role of Director of Restaurants at The Savoy.In this role, Anne Lomas will oversee The Savoy’s restaurants – Kaspar’s at The Savoy, Thames Foyer, Simpson’s in the Strand – as well as the In-Room Dining offering, Melba and Savoy Tea. She will also support … [Read more...]
Tottenham go Top of the Football Hospitality League
With the Premier League 2018/19 season almost complete, North West rivals Manchester City and Liverpool are battling out the last few games for the honour of being crowned champions. Amidst the fiercely competitive on pitch action and almost unnoticed, Tottenham have gone straight in at the top of the hospitality league.The Premier League is an astonishing revenue … [Read more...]
The O2 London Docklands chosen as BEER + BURGER STORE’s fourth eatery location
Founded by Jonathan and Andy Perritt in Willesden Green in 2016, BEER + BURGER STORE will open its fourth eatery at The O2 later this month. The O2 store will have 20 taps serving a rotating list of craft beer alongside a shortlist of American inspired burgers and sides.BEER + BURGER STORE is located within the highly successful entertainment district of The O2 next to ICON … [Read more...]
UK Vegan Pizza wins Italian World Pizza Championships 2019
Purezza, the UK’s first vegan pizzeria, were emphatic winners at the World Pizza Championships 2019, held in Parma, Italy. Purezza is the first vegan pizzeria to compete in the competition, and also the first vegan pizzeria to win.The Campionato Mondiale Della Pizza, or World Pizza Championship, has been running since 1991, and now attracts over 6,500 independent … [Read more...]
Foodservice delivery growth to be facilitated by branded drones
Foodservice delivery growth to be facilitated by branded drones - Delivery of food orders is the industry’s fastest-growing channel and its extensive use of technology means it is also the most innovative reports NPD Group. There were 755 million delivery visits in the year ending December 2018, an increase of 210 million or 39% since YE December 2015.In contrast, total … [Read more...]
Robin and Sarah Gill announce opening of Darby’s oyster bar
Robin and Sarah Gill have announced they will open Darby’s, an oyster bar, bakery and grill in London’s Nine Elms next month.Inspired by Robin’s jazz musician father, Earl ‘Darby’ Gill, the restaurant will celebrate his time spent touring America in the 50’s and early 60’s, reflecting the Manhattan bars he frequented on his travels. Darby’s will pay homage to Earl with a … [Read more...]
Bill’s announce new look sites and good start to 2019
Casual restaurant group Bill’s announces their next wave of new look sites with a further 11 upgraded restaurants in Q2 2019 kicking off in Leeds, and 10 further restaurants throughout the UK.The news comes off the back of consistent performance ahead of the market since Q4 2018, and a very successful Q1 2019 trading period. March saw like-for-like sales of 12.2% across … [Read more...]
Italian Alley opens, five new Italian eateries in one London hub
Italian Alley has now opened, a new dining concept which showcases five different Italian eateries to form a hub, dedicated to providing modern Italian cuisines.Situated behind the recently revitalised Triangle district, Camden Lock Market, Italian Alley occupies five restored railway arches. Each arch represents a different region or hero ingredient of Italy, showcasing … [Read more...]
Farmer J to launch a new bar in the City of London, The Shouk
This May, Farmer J, known for bringing the best of the fields to the City, will launch a new bar in their King William Street home, The Shouk. Inspired by the bustling metropolis of Tel Aviv and the lively bars of the city, Farmer J will welcome guests to settle in for the evening to enjoy a cocktail, or two.As guests enter the glass-fronted restaurant, they will be … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White To Open Bredbury Restaurant
Marco Pierre White is to open a new restaurant at one of the North West’s leading destination hotels. The new restaurant, which will be a Steakhouse Bar & Grill, will open at the Bredbury Hall Hotel, near Stockport and will start to welcome guests towards the end of July.The fiery chef and renowned restaurateur who is famed for his no-nonsense approach, has now … [Read more...]
Sushi Shin by Miyakawa opens at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo today
Sushi Shin by Miyakawa opens at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo today located on the hotel’s 38th floor. The Edomae-style sushi restaurant will be the first launched in the Japanese capital by Hokkaido’s three-Michelin-starred Chef Miyakawa.Diners at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s Sushi Shin by Miyakawa will be in for a visual treat, as well as a world-class gastronomic experience. … [Read more...]
M Restaurants acquired by and Gaucho absorbed into Rare Restaurants
Gaucho holding company Lomo Bidco, an entity owned by Investec Bank plc and SC Lowy, has acquired M Restaurants. The transaction, which concluded late yesterday, brings together M Restaurants’ three venues and Gaucho’s sixteen restaurants. Following the transaction, Lomo Bidco will be renamed ‘Rare Restaurants’ and will act as the holding company for the group. … [Read more...]
Celebrating 10 years of The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down
Celebrate 10 years of The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down with Surrey Life magazine on Tuesday 21st May. Join us for a three course lunch prepared and served by three Surrey chefs including Dan Britten, Paul Baker and Steve Drake and our prisoners in training.Each chef will take on a course – starter, main and dessert – and will work with our prisoners who are … [Read more...]
Norma, The Stafford London’s first independent restaurant from Ben Tish
The Stafford London will be launching its first independent restaurant project this summer under the direction of The Stafford’s Culinary Director Ben Tish. Norma will be inspired by the food and culture of Sicily with particular emphasis on the Moorish influences on the Island’s cuisine. Norma will be contemporary and provocative, whilst embodying the … [Read more...]
