Edinburgh goes Cuckoo for cakes
Cuckoo’s Bakery opens its second Edinburgh store, in Bruntsfield, on Saturday 18 April 2015. This follows on from the success of its first cake shop and tea room in Dundas Street, which opened in...
View ArticleETM Group to open second Botanist in Broadgate Circle
Tom and Ed Martin, of privately-owned ETM Group, have confirmed the opening of their 15th venue, and first late-night venture, this April located within the £20 million Broadgate Circle development...
View ArticlePlanning approval for new Bistrot Pierre in Bath
Independently owned French restaurant Bistrot Pierre, which specialises in great value French dining, is celebrating the approval of planning applications for its first Somerset bistrot due to open on...
View ArticleAsian Curry Awards 2015 open for nominations
Lovers of Asian food now can nominate their favourite restaurants for the fifth Asian Curry Awards (ACA). The awards are open to all Indian, Bangladeshi and Asian restaurants in Britain, including –...
View ArticleLas Iguanas to create 250 jobs this summer
Las Iguanas is riding the crest of a recent wave of wins on the people front with a summer recruitment drive. The Latin American restaurant operator has picked up accolades from the Employee Engagement...
View ArticleSpring arrives with YO! Sushi’s new menu
YO! Sushi is bringing the freshest new flavours to the belt as it unveils a major shake-up of its authentic Japanese menu. From Japanese Seabass Ceviche to Yuzu Cured Salmon, the new dishes celebrate...
View ArticleAubaine to open in Hyde Park Hilton, Bayswater
Shelley Sandzer, the leading leisure property specialist agency, has secured a new 5000 sq ft site for French Restaurant Aubaine at Hyde Park Hilton. Shelley Sandzer acted on behalf of Hilton Hotels...
View ArticleKentish Town site for Joe’s Southern Kitchen & Bar
Joe’s Southern Kitchen & Baris bringing the authentic American taste of the South to Kentish Town with the opening of its second site. Occupying a prime location on Kentish Town Road, the new...
View ArticleSSP launches BBQ food and craft beer at Manchester Airport T2
The UK division of SSP Group has opened a bespoke concept called The Spinning Jenny’s Brew House at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2. With a design that captures the vibe of a classic German beer hall...
View ArticleMews of Mayfair strengthens its management team
Mews – the renowned restaurant and bar brand in Lancashire Court comprising Mews of Mayfair, Mayfair Pizza Co., La Cave and its latest offering Cartizze Bar – continues to strengthen its team with a...
View ArticleSUBWAY celebrates 500 non-traditional stores
The SUBWAY brand has reached the milestone of more than 500 stores now open within non-traditional locations in the UK & Ireland. Non-traditional stores are located in off-high street sites, such...
View ArticleInnovation drives record results for Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger has announced record financial results for the 52 weeks to 1 January 2015: Sales up +16% to £594 million (+9.7% like-for-like) EBITDA up +14% to £76 million 12% of sales from new product...
View ArticleFresh and Green for Bill’s Spring menu
Bill’s Spring menu launched on 16 April, and is a celebration of the season’s best fresh produce. The new kale super salad is a generous mix of kale and other Spring vegetables; there is a new and...
View ArticleBritain’s diners cutting costs, seeking quality and value
Future Thinking, the business intelligence research consultancy, has revealed additional findings from the 2015 Shopper Barometer, an annual independent study of current trends and future consumer...
View ArticleWSET wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is celebrating being awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2015 in International Trade. Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious awards in British...
View ArticleAnnual Awards of Excellence 2015: the Finalists
The AAE is the most prestigious award available to young professionals in the hospitality industry today, recognising and encouraging the most talented ambitious Chefs, Pastry Chefs and Waiters. Since...
View ArticleDiners waste almost a day per year waiting to be seated
Renowned for forming an orderly queue whenever the need arises, Brits certainly aren’t ones for pushing in line, and new research by OpenTable has revealed that Brits are undeniably living up to this...
View ArticleShoryu Ramen opens in Broadgate Circle
The Shoryu Ramen Restaurant Group, who specialise in authentic Kyushu cuisine, are to launch their fourth restaurant in the Broadgate Circle Development in April 2015, located close to Liverpool...
View ArticleSmashburger to launch in UK waith 35 restaurants planned
Smashburger is crossing the pond. The critically acclaimed better burger restaurant with fresh, smashed to order burgers, has added the MSG Group as a new franchise partner in the United Kingdom. This...
View ArticleHélène Darroze named Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef
Hélène Darroze of Hélène Darroze in Paris, France and of Hélène Darroze at the Connaught in London, UK has been named the 2015 Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef. She will be honoured at The...
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