Whitbread PLC has announced that Anthony Habgood will step down from the Board later this year. He has been Chairman of the Company since mid 2005. The process to find his successor will be led by Sir Ian Cheshire, the Senior Independent Director and a further announcement will be made in due course. Anthony Habgood commented: "It has been a pleasure to be Chairman over … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Comptoir Libanais – Paddocks House – Salt’n Pepper – Madhu’s
Overview Comptoir Libanais opens at Gatwick and Bluewater The House Collection relaunch iconic Paddocks House, Newmarket Salt’n Pepper opens first overseas restaurant in London Fancy a Spanish? New look La Tasca for Cardiff Madhu’s Heathrow: new Indian dining concept lands at Sheraton Skyline Hotel A Comptoir Libanais opens at Gatwick and Bluewater Contemporary Lebanese … [Read more...]
A taste of Cuba for the UK foodservice sector
The Cuba Mountain Coffee Company has announced it will be launching Alma de Cuba (its recently launched e-commerce gourmet coffee brand) into the foodservice sector at the end of January for selected high-end hotels / bars, coffee shops and restaurants in the UK and overseas. A uniquely smooth but strong, rich and nectarous coffee with a clean taste and medium body, Alma de … [Read more...]
Odeon Leicester Square to be demolished for Radisson hotel
Property Week reports that the Odeon Leicester Square – famous for film premieres - is to be demolished and replaced with a 360-bed Radisson hotel. Expect howls of protest from cinema goers and even tourists upset at a major change to the character of Leicester Square. Apparently, Westminster City Council has approved plans. The hotel will have eight storeys above ground, … [Read more...]
BSA looks forward to Casual Dining exhibition
Does your coffee shop, restaurant or hotel need staff training on improving hot beverage service? Do you need to find out the latest in coffee equipment and technology? Do you need information on this year’s BSA Accreditation and Best Drinks Awards? You can find out the answers by visiting the BSA stand G6 at the Casual Dining show taking place on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 … [Read more...]