Aqua Restaurant Group is pleased to announce that, by 1st February 2018, all of its restaurants in London, Hong Kong and Beijing, will be completely free of plastic straws. With 23 restaurants spanning the three cities, the move aims to raise awareness of the fight against plastic. Inspired by the recent BBC series of Blue Planet and current campaigns, the team at Aqua have … [Read more...]
Ben Tish joins The Stafford London as Culinary Director
The Stafford London has announced the appointment of Ben Tish as Culinary Director, overseeing the entire food offering, including The Game Bird restaurant, the celebrated American Bar, Wine Cellars, private dining, suites and in-room dining. Ben joins from his previous role as Chef Director of Salt Yard Group, launching the renowned Soho sites of Dehesa, Ember Yard and … [Read more...]
AA announces new multi rosette awards
The AA has been awarding Rosettes to restaurants since 1956, with the top award of five rosettes being introduced in 1991. The multi rosettes are awarded bi-annually in January and September, with success being determined by one or more visits by an AA inspector to an hotel or restaurant. Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in Ormskirk, Lancashire has been awarded four AA … [Read more...]
Trattoria 51 offers guilt free dining this January
Trattoria 51 is set to cater for health-conscious diners this January with its variety of gluten and dairy-free options. The traditional Italian eatery is offering alternatives to a number of its most popular dishes, with a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as gluten-free bread and pasta. As the UK’s first restaurant to partner with DS Gluten Free, 95% of menu … [Read more...]
Opening date nears for new rattray restaurant created from historic church
With building and refit work soon to end, the new Littles restaurant in Rattray, Blairgowrie, will open to the public in February 2018. Chef/Proprietor Willie Little, who is also an award winning fishmonger, has revealed the results of nearly a year’s hard work at the former Riverside Methodist Church. The building is just over the River Ericht from the original Littles … [Read more...]