The Ivy Temple Row, situated in the heart of Birmingham, will be opening its doors on Wednesday, 11th April. Located on Temple Row in the building formerly occupied by Louis Vuitton, reservation lines for the 135-cover brasserie will be live from 10am on Thursday, 22 March. Open seven days a week from dawn until dusk, The Ivy Temple Row will offer sophisticated yet relaxed … [Read more...]
Surge in Scottish hospitality businesses signing up to ‘Good to Go’ doggy bag scheme
Designed to tackle ‘plate waste’ – customer leftovers at the end of a meal in restaurants – Scotland’s ‘Good to Go’ doggy bag scheme is proving to be a restaurant’s best friend. Since April 2017, the number of Scottish hospitality businesses taking part in the scheme has surged by over 100%; resulting in 42,000 Good to Go boxes going into circulation in the last 12 … [Read more...]
Teams for UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year 2018
The teams selected for the Semi Finals of the 7th Annual UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year have now been announced. David McKown , Director of the Competition commented , “the quality of the entries this year demonstrate that the competition is capturing the imagination of the industry and education”. The theme this year is Latin American Cuisine and the guest judge for … [Read more...]
Lights, camera, action for new restaurants opening at Television Centre
Television Centre in White City is rapidly becoming the premier dining destination in West London with a cluster of new restaurants opening in the former BBC Television headquarters over the next month. Pizza place Homeslice, operated by Sir Terry Wogan’s sons, and burger joint Patty & Bun are opening in the week commencing 26 March. Bluebird Café an iconic feature of … [Read more...]
Vibrant Northern hotspot plants roots in the south
Sophisticated and stylish restaurant and bar Victors has announced its expansion to the south, with the launch of its new Oxford venue set to open in April 2018. Located on the terrace at Westgate shopping centre, the venues wisteria clad interior will provide a real sense of enjoyment and escapism for shoppers, residents and tourists alike. The opening marks the second … [Read more...]