The Clink Charity has officially opened the doors of The Clink Cymru at HMP Cardiff. Jeremy Wright, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), made one of his first public appearances at the launch since being appointed Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation. Also in attendance at the opening was Welsh-born, Michelin star winning chef Stephen … [Read more...]
D&D London: solid results for year to end March 2012
D&D London (D&D), the international restaurant group which owns and operates over 30 restaurants in London, Paris, New York, Copenhagen and Tokyo, has announced its results for the year ended 31 March 2012. Financial highlights: Turnover up 2.5% to £75.5m (2011: £73.7m) EBITDA up 3% to £6.7m (2011: £6.5m) Cash profits post financing costs up 10% to … [Read more...]
Britain is nation of ‘restaurant researchers’ but frustrated with online experiences
According to an online YouGov poll commissioned by Wix.com, a good website is an integral part of the dining experience: 70% of adults view restaurant websites 31% say it’s important to view a restaurant’s website before visiting it 20% of people in the 35 to 44 age group say they would never book somewhere without first looking at the website. 41% of people check … [Read more...]
The Feathers Wins Oxfordshire Restaurant of the Year 2012
The Feathers in Woodstock has been named Oxfordshire’s Restaurant of the Year 2012, along with winning Best Gastronomic Restaurant, at The Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards 2012 held on Tuesday 18 September 2012. The Feathers won the award for dishes that exhibited finesse, complexity and considerable skill in execution, along with extensive product knowledge and … [Read more...]
Record Number of Graduates in Craft Guild’s Ultimate Skills Test
A record number of chefs have passed the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards in the 10th year since the scheme designed to test the practical skills of young working chefs was launched. Five out of 12 candidates scored the 85 percent needed to make the grade, with this year’s Highest Graduate Achiever receiving the top ever score in the awards’ history from a tough judging … [Read more...]