Almost five years since the first Jamie's Italian opened in Oxford, a new ‘little brother’ is to be introduced by the successful collection of affordable, quality high street restaurants. Due to open in mid-July, Jamie's Italian Trattoria in Richmond will be smaller and more rustic, taking inspiration from the simplicity of its much-loved namesake – and continuing to serve … [Read more...]
UK’s fastest-growing bar and restaurant groups: the Top 10
BrewDog, the dynamic Scottish brewer and bar operator, has taken the top spot in an index of the fastest-growing companies in the UK eating and drinking out market, beating rivals such as Drake & Morgan, Côte and Jamie’s Italian. The 2013 Zolfo Cooper Profit Tracker, produced in association with trade business journal M&C Report, charts the profit growth of the … [Read more...]
YO! Sushi reinvents the burger with the YO! Burger
YO! Sushi, the iconic Japanese restaurant group is set to roll out an integrated campaign later this month to reinvent the burger. The launch sees the brand invest in new kitchen equipment across the entire estate supported by an extensive staff training programme to deliver a dish that represents a departure from its traditional service. Robin Rowland CEO of YO! Sushi said: … [Read more...]
Loubet’s Grain Store opens in King’s Cross
Bruno Loubet’s culinary background includes some of the UK’s best restaurants, including La Tante Claire, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, and The Four Seasons London, in addition to his own previous London sites - Bistrot Bruno and L’Odéon. Returning to London after eight years living and working in Brisbane, Australia, Bruno brought his distinctive modern bistrot food to one of … [Read more...]
30 Euston Square: superb new location and facilities for events and meetings
H & C News was pleased to attend the official launch event on 6 June for a new and undoubtedly prestigious venue: the new headquarters of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) at 30 Euston Square. The Grade II* listed building spans six floors and covers over 121,000 sq ft, and is already proving a huge attraction to some of the UK’s largest firms, with … [Read more...]