JD Wetherspoon has released its Interim Management Statement for the period up to 6 November 2013, incorporating the 13 week period to 27 October 2013, with like-for-like sales up 3.7%, but margins continuing under pressure and down 0.3%. Despite cost and tax pressures, the company remains confident of a reasonable outcome this year. Current trading In the first quarter (13 … [Read more...]
Crieff Hydro Hotel and River Cottage Chefs’ School are double winners
The standard of the entries were again of the highest quality, as well as in record numbers, at this year’s Springboard Awards. Anne Pierce, Springboard CEO, commented: “What a fantastic night of celebration to reward people, organisations and projects that work to raise the profile of the hospitality sector and to attract and retain talent to this great industry.’’ The … [Read more...]
Wine List of the Year 2013 winners
Imbibe and sponsor Champagne Louis Roederer have announced the Wine List of the Year 2013 winner: The Cherwell Boathouse, Oxford. Now in its fourth year, Imbibe’s Wine List of the Year invites submissions from across the on-trade, and is judged by an experienced team of sommeliers, consultants and wine buyers. It sets out to reward those restaurants that are raising the bar … [Read more...]
Dundee Waterfront £1 billion tourism opportunity
Leisure and tourism businesses are being urged to share in £1 billion of tourism revenue forecast to be generated by the major capital investment underway in Dundee Waterfront. The £1 billion Dundee Waterfront Project has reached the halfway mark with £500m of investment now secured and a series of roadshows now is being held to outline the scale of the £1 billion tourism … [Read more...]
Stonegate’s Missoula takes inspiration from America
Missoula, the high street offer from the award-winning Stonegate Pub Company, has launched a new food menu which draws on the current trend for American-influenced dishes and an emphasis on bolder flavours. New dishes have been added to the various sections of the menu including sandwiches; sharers; small plates; home comforts and desserts. The menu has been designed to … [Read more...]