Noma restaurant in Copenhagen opened in 2003 and became one of the world’s most acclaimed restaurants. Noma has just closed its doors and plans to open new ones later this year. Before closing René Redzepi, the chef who runs Noma held a party for the ‘friends’ he works with and then posted this announcement on his Facebook page. “New partners: As we close the doors to the … [Read more...]
The Faroe Islands’ first Michelin-starred restaurant, KOKS
Like many on a Sunday we love relaxing and reading the Sunday press, while kicking back today we came across the Facebook page of the Faroe Islands’ first Michelin-starred restaurant, KOKS. Their Facebook page is not awash with images and information, but what there is, is certainly engaging. Below is a statement posted shortly after KOKS was awarded with the Faroe Islands’ … [Read more...]
Chefs and restaurateurs set to trek through the Nepalese Himalayas
A team including some of Britain’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs are to embark on an ambitious trek through the Nepalese Himalayas in March, with the goal of raising over £120,000 for Action Against Hunger. Dan Doherty, Executive Chef at Duck & Waffle, said: “This trek will undoubtedly be one of the most difficult yet rewarding things I’ve ever done and we’re … [Read more...]
Mass ‘runner’ leaves Spanish restaurateur stunned, and police suspicious
Thefts or robberies in bars and restaurants in Spain, as we read in EL PAÍS, are apparently ‘the order of the day’ in Spain. One occurs every five minutes. The cacos (colloquial name for bad guys) usually seek quiet areas at the wee hours of the morning to perpetrate their misdeeds. However, what happened to the owner of the Hotel Carmen, in the town of Bembibre, took this … [Read more...]
ETM further strengthen senior management team with new Chairman
ETM the Bar, restaurant and pub company, has announced the appointment of Graham Turner as its Non-Executive Chairman. Turner currently acts as non-executive chairman for Barburrito, the chain of fast-casual Mexican restaurants, and healthy grab and go retailer, Vital Ingredient. Prior to this he was Chairman of The Liberation Group, and CEO at Tragus Group and the Unique Pub … [Read more...]