Archives for August 13, 2013

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LeCoq rotisserie restaurant hits Islington

By Luke Nicholls

Two sisters – the co-founder and a former chef of the Salt Yard Group – are opening their first business together: LeCoq, a neighbourhood rotisserie chicken restaurant in Islington. 

Summer sales up for London’s restaurants and pubs

By Luke Nicholls

A recent survey of BigHospitality readers revealed that 65 per cent of restaurant and pub owners saw increased bookings and sales as a result of the heatwave in July, and the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker reflect these benefits. 

Welsh businessman buys former Rugby league star's hotel

By Emma Eversham

Llanwenarth Hotel, the hotel outside Abergavenny owned by former Welsh rugby league star Richard Wallace, has been bought by a local businessman after a year and a half of being on the market. 

Hospitable cities: Spotlight on Edinburgh

By Luke Nicholls

What better time to write about the Scottish capital than when the world’s biggest arts festival is in full swing? The Edinburgh Fringe brings in thousands of performers and tourists and its cosmopolitan and bohemian nature encapsulates the city’s...

Lotus Bakeries launches 'Crumb' range

By Emma Eversham

Lotus Bakeries, makers of Lotus Original caramelised biscuits, has produced a 'crumb' range to help caterers spice up desserts or hot drinks.