Charred meat cut from a barbecued brisket, known as ‘burnt ends’, are becoming one of the emerging trends in the UK’s high street restaurants, according to foodservice expert Horizons in its latest Menu Trends survey, which tracks the menu changes of high street restaurants, pubs, quick service outlets and hotels. Burnt ends go mainstream According to the survey, burnt … [Read more...]
Authentic Pub Co takes over ‘Dragon’ format
Managed pub operator Authentic Pub Co is expanding with the acquisition of a pair of former Orchid Pub Company sites in Surrey, taking its total estate to six. The two new pubs trade under the successful ‘Dragon’ format, combining a local pub with a Thai restaurant and takeaway. They are the Norbiton & Dragon at Norbiton and the White Lyon & Dragon at … [Read more...]
Casual Dining 2015 opens in London
Casual Dining – the award winning trade event for the UK’s pub, restaurant and bar sector – is set to take casual dining to the next level as it takes over three floors of the Business Design Centre in London this week. Already an essential date on many hospitality buyers calendars, Casual Dining opens for business at 10am on Wednesday 25 February. Over 4,000 attendees … [Read more...]
Red Mist Leisure announces sixth pub
After celebrating a successful decade in business last year, Red Mist Leisure, the independently owned Surrey based pub company started by two friends, is toasting its sixth pub in its growing portfolio. 2015 has got off to a flying start for Mark Williams and Mark Robson, both in their mid 30s, with their latest venture – a £450,000 refurbishment of The Headley Hill, a 17th … [Read more...]
New National Co-ordinator for Best Bar None
Mick McDonnell, Chairman of Plymouth’s Best Bar None (BBN) scheme, is to become National Co-ordinator for Best Bar None. His appointment follows a long and successful career running pubs, mostly in the South West. He was a founder member of Best Bar None in Plymouth. Announcing the appointment the Chairman of Best Bar None, Robert Humphreys, said “Our National Co-ordinator … [Read more...]