The beer scene in the UK is stronger than ever, with the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) announcing in June that sales are continuing to grow year on year, and it seems the nation’s love of the hop is making an increasing appearance in the kitchen. Little Valley Brewery, based in West Yorkshire, is encouraging the movement from cask to kitchen, and here master brewer … [Read more...]
First Chinese hot pot restaurant to open in London
This November will see the launch of London’s first specialist Chinese hot pot restaurant, Shuang Shuang, which will open in Chinatown at 64 Shaftesbury Avenue. Hot pot is a dish with over 1,000 years of Chinese history, thought to have originated in Mongolia before spreading to China during the Tang Dynasty. It comprises a generous pot of simmering stock, traditionally … [Read more...]
Diners demand more meat-free dishes this Christmas
Caterers are being urged to give more prominence to vegetarian dishes on Christmas menus as research reveals over half of diners feel there is a lack of choice when it comes to eating out over the festive period. The independent research, commissioned by Vegetarian Express – the UK's premier specialist distributor of vegetarian and vegan ingredients – reveals that 54% of … [Read more...]
Does a Chef’s Personality alter a Consumer’s Palate?
Can chefs curry favour with diners? Can hardboiled consumers be sweetened with some gourmet chatter? These are some questions answered in a study conducted by CatchOn, a Hong Kong-based strategic consultancy specializing in hospitality. The study invited 48 diners to Serge et le Phoque, a restaurant in Wanchai in Hong Kong, under the pretext that they were taking part in a … [Read more...]
Artesian launches new all day dining #Snax
This Summer, Executive Chef at The Langham, London, Chris King, in consultation with Michel Roux Jr, will launch SNAX, a new tapas style menu at the ‘World’s Best Bar’, Artesian. SNAX marks the first menu offering in collaboration with Chez Roux Ltd since The Langham London’s recent announcement of the extended partnership with the Roux family. Conceived as small sharing … [Read more...]