This January, Tower Bridge institution Le Pont de la Tour will bring a taste of the Alps to the river Thames as they launch their winter terrace, Le Lodge. Arriving just in time for the start of the ski season, Le Pont de la Tour’s terrace has been transformed into an Alpine Lodge, complete with vintage ski poles and a stag’s head mounted on the wall. Offering the perfect … [Read more...]
San Carlo Group announces ban on plastic drinking straws at all restaurants
San Carlo Group restaurants today announced it’s to ban plastic drinking straws from all restaurants. From Wednesday 17th January only paper drinking straws will be used at each of the award winning Italian group’s eighteen UK restaurants. It’s estimated the group uses 600,000 drinking straws every year. Commenting on the news, San Carlo Group Managing Director, Marcello … [Read more...]
London’s Iconic Bob Bob Ricard introduces ‘off-peak’ pricing
Since opening its doors nine years ago, Bob Bob Ricard has been at the forefront of introducing value to special occasion dining, from low margins on fine wine and champagne to keenly priced caviar. Now, eager for even more people to enjoy everything his Soho institution has to offer, owner Leonid Shutov is introducing the concept of ‘off-peak’ pricing. Says Leonid Shutov: … [Read more...]
Award winning Etive Restaurant to open in Oban
The Taynuilt’s award-winning Etive Restaurant is upping sticks and moving to Oban. The new restaurant, which is a joint venture by chef John McNulty and sommelier David Lapsley, is set to open today on the site of the old Light of India at 43 Stevenson Street. The Etive opened in Taynuilt at the start of 2017 and established itself as one of the area’s leading restaurants … [Read more...]
The Alchemist kicks-off the new year with a £16million investment from Santander
Premium bar and restaurant, The Alchemist, has secured an additional £16 million finance package from existing debt funders, Santander, to support its continued growth plans across the UK. The new capital from Santander will be invested into the continued innovation of the brand, rejuvenating existing sites and the acquisition of new locations. The Alchemist recently opened … [Read more...]