On Tuesday the 22nd November, Chef Patron, Cyrus Todiwala OBE of Café Spice Namasté will host a spectacular event to raise awareness and support for two outstanding British causes The Clink Charity and ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. The dinner will begin at 7pm and will be held at the Maze Inn, London, where Cyrus Todiwala will cook and serve an authentic Indian five course menu … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay, Stephen Fry and Marcus Wareing see eye to eye
Gordon Ramsay, Stephen Fry and Marcus Wareing see eye to eye, STREETSMART warrants some Christmas cheer. The Christmas countdown is upon us, so make yours a charitable Christmas with the StreetSmart Christmas Carol Event, held on 1 December 2011, at Boyds Brasserie. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served throughout the evening, with all the proceeds being donated to the … [Read more...]
TCG pubs boost cask ale sales by over 45 per cent
Managed pub group TCG has grown its cask beer sales by more than 45 per cent during its month-long Proud of Our Ale campaign. More than 100 different cask beers were sold by the 60-plus TCG pubs and bars taking part in the event, which ran throughout October. TCG worked with Cask Marque to ensure that outlets new to the cask beer market served ales in top condition, and … [Read more...]
The Grill at the Montcalm opens with Head Chef Andrew Ives
The Grill at the Montcalm, located just off Oxford Street, combines contemporary design, exquisite cuisine and a charming atmosphere to provide the ultimate 5* dining experience. Upon entering The Grill at the Montcalm, guests are immediately greeted with the relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere of the restaurant. A delectable menu devised by Head Chef Andrew Ives, boasts … [Read more...]
Pub and restaurant sales defy economic gloom
Leading pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales ahead 0.9% in October, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker figures. Total sales, which include the effect of new openings, were up 5.1%, In contrast, retail sales figures for the month were down. The modest uplift comes despite bleaker news for the economy and consumer confidence. However, the … [Read more...]