New research into hotel guest attitudes conducted by White Knight Laundry Services has revealed most guests won’t return if sheets and towels aren’t up to scratch. 93% of guests feel that the quality of towels and bedding would affect their decision to return to a hotel. Of that group, 58% said it would affect their decision ‘a lot’ and 35% ‘to a certain extent’. Dirty … [Read more...]
Brakspear set to banish ‘November blues’ with live music festival
Thirty Brakspear pubs are set to stage live music performances during the company’s first-ever Jazz & Blues Week, running from 8 to 17 November. Response to the festival has been enthusiastic, with the opening night event – a JJ Cale tribute in Henley - sold out well in advance, and high demand around other gigs. Every night sees a jazz or blues performance in at least … [Read more...]
Le Cordon Bleu London launches world’s most prestigious Culinary Scholarship
Le Cordon Bleu London, the UK’s leading culinary institute, has announced the launch of their 2014 Scholarship Award. Now in its third year, the highly sought after award offers one UK student a place on ‘Le Grand Diplôme’ – a nine month culinary diploma providing classical training in the art of cuisine and pastry. Worth over £30,000 Steeped in history and with a long held … [Read more...]
Sake Sommelier of the Year Competition: Semi-Finalists
The organisers of the first ever Sake Sommelier of the Year competition to be held outside Japan have announced the five sommeliers who have made it through to the semi-finals out of over 50 entries received from sommeliers as far and wide as Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The five semi-finalists are: Barry McCaughley (Chotto Matte, London W1) Jean-Louis Naveilhan … [Read more...]
ETM’s One Canada Square: impressive in iconic surroundings
An exciting modern European menu with an exquisite raw section from ex-Ivy Club Head Chef Jamie Dobbin; a sensational cocktail list where the Negroni and G&T take centre stage; ‘dude’ bar food; and interiors by David Collins Studio. That’s ETM’s latest venture - One Canada Square – an impressive restaurant and cocktail bar situated on the ground floor of the iconic … [Read more...]