Italian craft beer lands in London
The UK’s first Italian craft beer pub will open in South West London later this month.
Archives for February 5, 2015
BBPA renews call for beer duty cut to support industry's 870,000 jobs
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has renewed calls for a cut in beer duty at the next Budget after a report it commissioned showed that the brewing and pub sectors contribute £21.7bn to the economy and employ 870,000 people.
Dish deconstructed: Braised lamb with anchovy, confit garlic and onion soubise from Blanchette Soho
BigHospitality caught up with Tam Storrar, head chef at Blanchette in Soho, who revealed the secrets behind his dish of braised lamb shoulder with anchovy, rosemary, confit garlic and sauce soubise.
Hugo Taylor supports FSA Valentine's Day campaign
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has teamed up with former Made in Chelsea star Hugo Taylor to encourage consumers to check food hygiene ratings before booking a restaurant this Valentine’s Day.
The Hotel Collection invests in green technology to save £360k a year
Independent hotel group The Hotel Collection says it is expecting to shave more than £360,000 a year of its energy bill after investing in green technology.
Geronimo Inns outlines plans for 2015
Geronimo Inns, the Young’s-owned pub group, has secured two new sites to open in the autumn following three openings over the next few months.
Me Love Sushi's Julian Bartlett to run Beer & Buns pop-up at K10
Former Me Love Sushi operations director Julian Bartlett has launched a pop-up venture within contemporary Japanese restaurant K10 that will aim to 'satisfy London's growing hunger for Japanese izakaya style eating and drinking'.
PRODUCT NEWS
Nespresso boosts single origin coffee range with Espresso Origin Brazil
Nespresso has added new blend to its Pure Origin Grand Cru range of coffees. Espresso Origin Brazil consists entirely of coffee beans harvested from plantations in the South American country.
Rocco Forte Hotels employs ex-Four Seasons boss to help drive expansion
Rocco Forte Hotels has employed Antoine Corinthios, the former president of Four Seasons EMEA, as its executive advisor of development and operations to help push forward the company's development plans.
Half of hospitality workforce unhappy in their jobs, claims report
New research from Investors in People (IIP) has claimed that more than half of hospitality employees are currently unhappy in their jobs and considering a move.