Ranjit Singh, the founder of 2 Sisters Food Group, is set to buy Carluccio’s through Boparan Restaurants. The potential acquisition would be through the administration process Carluccio’s is in, and if the deal goes ahead it would save about 900 jobs. Boparan Restaurants already owns a number of well-known casual dining brands, so the fit looks like a good … [Read more...]
German restaurant’s French chef tells Chinese diners they’re not wanted
Restaurant receives backlash from Chinese racism post on Facebook. Düsseldorf, Germany is home to a large Asian population, including Chinese and has the biggest Japanese community in Germany. It is also home to Im Schiffchen, a restaurant close to the Rhine River that is reopening as part of the government's relaxation on Covid-19 restrictions. The restaurant enjoys a good … [Read more...]
Choreographed Michelin Starred Wonderment
Having travelled to many parts of the world and enjoying the privilege of dining in many acclaimed restaurants, one experience transcends all others. Back in 2017 I booked an Easter family holiday on the Algarve, Portugal. From habit I searched for locally accessible Michelin Star restaurants, satisfyingly I found one in the resort next to ours, with two. We often take … [Read more...]
Price speculation continues as Uber set sights on Grubhub acquisition
Food delivery giants Uber have announced they are set to acquire competitor Grubhub to accelerate their already significant slice of this growing sector. US market analyst’s and regulators have immediately given the thumbs down to the idea with some being quite vocal on consumer interests. The potential acquisition has even seen some accuse Uber of ‘pandemic … [Read more...]
Bristol restaurants are ignoring basic hygiene and social distancing
As hospitality businesses across the UK adjust to the Covid-19 world, consumer confidence is paramount to business recovery. Recent reporting in BristolLive has unveiled two restaurants that are paying no notice whatsoever to health and safety. Their actions are damaging consumer confidence in our industry doing us all a disservice. The reporting highlights two well … [Read more...]