New research from the Beverage Standards Association (BSA) has revealed that over half (54%) of baristas fail to meet acceptable standards of creating small espresso coffee. The survey was compiled from the first 100 self-nominated entries assessed by BSA assessors on entries to the 2013 BSA Awards on ‘mystery shopper’ visits. The criteria on which the analysis of small … [Read more...]
Andy Waters to open new Birmingham restaurant
Award winning Midlands chef Andy Waters is to open his new restaurant ‘Waters on the Square’ with Black Country entrepreneurs Jim and Adam Driscoll this Autumn. Located in Chad Square on the border of Edgbaston, Waters on the Square will open in the building formerly known as Italian restaurant Pinnochio’s. The new 35 cover restaurant will serve modern British cuisine in a … [Read more...]
Curious beer to assist Chapel Down expansion
Chapel Down, the English winemaker, has secured over £4.3 million in new equity funding to expand the business and help grow its reputation both at home and overseas. The Kent-based company plans to use the money to increase the production of both its Gold medal-winning wines and beers: part of the monies raised will be deployed to significantly increase the planting of … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Aberdeen reveals new design for Courtyard by Marriott, Whyte & Brown arrives, and more…
Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Airport hotel debuts stylish European design Marriott International has unveiled the new European-inspired design of its upper-moderate Courtyard by Marriott brand with the opening of the 194-room Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Airport Hotel. The hotel is the first example of the design model announced in 2011, and boasts a contemporary … [Read more...]
The Honky Tonk Honk-Dog Eating Competition
‘Top 10’ competitions always attract attention – we all love to see the shortlist and guess who’s at the top – so Honky Tonk’s competition was sure to attract interest, as well as some impressive digestive systems! Honky Tonky is a New York-inspired restaurant and bar set in the heart of Chelsea, and hosted its inaugural Honk-Dog Eating Competition on 2 July, testing eating … [Read more...]