After all the noise and written words, Shake Shack® London finally opens 5 July! Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) introduces its first-ever restaurant to the UK when it opens Shake Shack in the Market Building in London’s Covent Garden Piazza. Born in New York City’s Madison Square Park in 2004, Shake Shack is a critically acclaimed, modern day American … [Read more...]
Bibendum uses Plonk to demystify grape varieties for consumers
Bibendum Wine Ltd, the leading independent wine merchant, has announced the launch of its first mobile app for iPhone - Plonk. The app has been specifically designed to demystify grape varieties and wine styles and to help people discover something exciting. The app, which targets those with a growing interest in wine, will help consumers to understand the flavours that they … [Read more...]
intu plans for catering cluster at Victoria Centre, Nottingham
Intu has submitted a planning application to create a new catering cluster at intu Victoria Centre, Nottingham. The dining area will cover two floors and provide for up to 12 units. The proposal also includes a feature entrance around the existing Grade II listed Clock Tower at the centre. 23 million visitors to stay longer The design will bring new elevation and facade … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc adds Légion d’Honneur to OBE
Raymond Blanc OBE has been presented with the insignia of Chevalier in the Ordre national de Légion d’Honneur in the ministerial Order du Mérite Agricole, for services to agriculture, the highest French decoration, by Bernard Emié, French Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Raymond Blanc was born in Besançon, France, but has lived in Britain for over 30 years. Arriving in … [Read more...]
British tapas? Sherry pairs with food to great effect
‘Food pairing’ is all the rage: wine, of course, but also beer and even whisky have been brought to the attention of H & C News in recent weeks. And, generally, such pairings are effective in educating their audience in the many and enjoyable opportunities that exist for food and drink to complement and enhance each other – as well as attracting new customers to the … [Read more...]