High street restaurant chains are making more and more effort to communicate with diners via their menus making sure they get their share of lunch time spend. For many lunch time diners who either choose or out of necessity have special dietary requirements, information communicated clearly is earning their loyalty. The Sun's Guide to the best meal options at High Street … [Read more...]
Le Bistrot Pierre to open in stunning Plymouth site
Le Bistrot Pierre is extending its family of nine individual restaurants to open a tenth site in Plymouth – as illustrated! If the restaurant lives up to the site, Plymouth residents and visitors are in for a real treat. The new restaurant will be housed in the New Cooperage building within Royal William Yard, considered to be one of the most important groups of historic … [Read more...]
Record sales, profit and earnings for J D Wetherspoon
Wetherspoon has announced preliminary results for the 53 weeks ended 29 July 2012, showing record sales (up 11.7%), record operating profit (up 4.9%), and record earnings per share before exceptional (up 17%). Commenting on the results, Tim Martin, the chairman of J D Wetherspoon plc, said: “I am pleased to report a year of further progress for the company, with record … [Read more...]
Government red tape blitz to remove h & S inspections for hospitality
There has been a lot of ‘noise’ in recent days about Government plans to scrap or overhaul over 3,000 regulations as part of its red tape blitz, with hospitality businesses – along with many others - no longer to face burdensome health and safety inspections. Here’s what has actually been said in the Press Release issued on the subject (see link below) which is specific in … [Read more...]
Chef’s Restaurant of the Week, Shaun Rankin’s Bohemia
Inspired by the rich surroundings of Jersey and driven by the seasonal changes, acclaimed chef Shaun Rankin produces food that sparkles on the palette. The best way to become acquainted with Rankin's remarkable talent is to visit Bohemia, where he is the head chef. Bohemia at The Club Hotel & Spa is a renowned restaurant in beautiful Jersey, featuring much of the … [Read more...]