Northumberland’s Feathers Inn named 2011 Great British Pub of the Year
The Feathers Inn in Hedley-on-the-Hill, Northumberland, has been named the Great British Pub of the Year 2011 after winning the awards’ Best Gastropub category.
Archives for September 8, 2011
Eight chefs chosen for the National Chef of the Year 2011 final
The eight finalists in the 2011 National Chef of the Year competition have been named following four intense semi-final heats held this week.
Pearls of Wisdom: Martin Wishart
Michelin-starred Scottish chef Martin Wishart is behind two fine-dining restaurants in Leith and Loch Lomond, as well as the recently opened The Honours in central Edinburgh.
Wetherspoon sales break £1bn barrier but profit dips
JD Wetherspoon has seen total annual sales break the £1bn barrier for the first time, although the managed pub operator blames higher interest charges for a reduced profit before tax and exceptional items of 5.9 per cent.
Google buys restaurant guide Zagat; shakes up reviews world
Restaurant guide book Zagat Survey has been bought by internet giant Google for an undisclosed sum after 32 years in business.
Canteen to open six-month restaurant at Covent Garden market
British restaurant chain Canteen is to open a temporary restaurant at Covent Garden Market in London for six months next week.