Casual dining operator Las Iguanas has partnered with Airbnb to become the first national restaurant group to offer two unique Experiences through the accommodation platform. The Latin American specialists, who recently won Best Restaurant Chain at the British Restaurant Awards, are offering a bespoke monthly ‘Chef’s Table’ experience in London with award-winning chef and … [Read more...]
Mei Ume celebrates The Daunwu: The Dragon Boat Festival
This June Mei Ume, The East Asian restaurant at Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, is celebrating the annual Dragon Boat Festival with a menu inspired by celebrated poet Qu Yuan. Taken from the legend of Yuan’s tragic death in the Miluo River, the festival is now a time where communities gather together to race ornately decorated dragon boats and feast with friends and family. … [Read more...]
Frenchie Covent Garden appoints new General Manager
Frenchie Covent Garden is excited to announce the appointment of its new General Manager, Cyril Baligand. Having studied Catering, Hotel and Restaurant Management at CIFA Jean Lameloise in France, Cyril began his career within the hospitality industry serving in hotels and restaurants in central France. In 2007 Cyril moved to the UK where he joined Pearl, Chancery Court Hotel’s … [Read more...]
Board changes at Brasserie Bar Co
Mark Derry is to take over the role as Executive Chairman at Brasserie Bar Co, the UK pub and restaurant company with the Brasserie Blanc and White Brasserie brands. Mark, CEO of the business, will take over from Ian Edward who will continue as a retained advisor. Ian’s other board roles in the sector include Hippo Inns, Pizza Pilgrims and Seafood Pub Company. Brasserie … [Read more...]
Award success for The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, Edinburgh
The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, has won the top ‘Sustainable Business Award’ at the Catering in Scotland (CIS) Excellence Awards 2018. The CIS awards, which took place on 31 May at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central, were launched in 2004 to recognise, reward and celebrate the exceptionally high degrees of creativity, … [Read more...]