Bath’s Hole in the Wall restaurant to re-open as The Stable
Long-standing Bath restaurant The Hole in the Wall looks set to re-open under new ownership after being closed for over a year.
Archives for May 23, 2013
Omega Ingredients brings Italian citrus oils to the UK
Biochemistry firm Omega Ingredients has announced a new partnership to distribute a range of Italian citrus essential oils in the UK - some of which can be used by chefs as ingredients in innovative meals.
Manchester 235 closes Fusion bar ahead of refurb and renaming
Entertainment and restaurant venue Manchester 235 has closed one of its bars - Fusion - in order to refurbish the venue before it re-opens next month with a new name and a Las Vegas-inspired look.
Boutique Hotel Summit 2013: Five tips to beat the big brands
‘Non-standard’, ‘trendy’ and ‘unique’. Just three of the words used to describe a boutique hotel at yesterday’s Boutique Hotel Summit in London. But with larger chains beginning to take a grip of the sector with the emergence of so-called lifestyle...
New York-based Altamarea Group to enter UK with Chop Shop restaurant launch
The Crown Estate has announced it has signed a deal with US-based restaurant operator Altamarea Group to bring a new concept - Chop Shop - to a site in the St James's development in Haymarket.
What a waste: UK hospitality industry accused of overspending on energy by £180m a year
The UK hospitality industry is overspending on energy by £180m per year, according to new analysis from the Energy Efficiency Financing (EEF) scheme.
Mike Jennings: Career Profile
Mike Jennings worked for Shaun Rankin, Nigel Howarth and Gary Rhodes before moving back to Lancashire to take up the role of head chef at Worsley-based restaurant Grenache. The chef works in a 'gadget-free' kitchen, believing a back to basics approach...