For the past decade, employees at Las Iguanas have been competing in the annual ‘Race to Rio’ competition to WIN an all expenses trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Las Iguanas’ very own version of the Premier League, the Race to Rio is based on mystery dining scores at all Las Iguanas restaurants throughout the UK and anyone can win! The Race to Rio winners consist of a … [Read more...]
Pizza Hut Restaurants unveils major refurbishment for Banbury restaurant
Pizza Hut Restaurants has unveiled a £291,000 restaurant makeover at its Banbury Cross Retail Park Hut, creating 10 new jobs for the area. The re-opening is part of a multi-million pound nationwide redesign programme by the casual dining company. A brand new, exciting menu will also be rolled out in the revamped Hut that includes new additions to its Feel Good Flatbread … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan promotes James Sherrington to Chief Financial Officer
Drake & Morgan, the bar and restaurant group backed by Bowmark Capital, has promoted James Sherrington to Chief Financial Officer. Sherrington’s role will include responsibility for commercial and consumer insight as the business accelerates its growth plan this year. In the last six months, Sherrington has overseen the buy-out of the 11-strong Corney & Barrow … [Read more...]
Penarth’s Pier 64 sets a high standard
Opening a new H&C News office in Penarth has given us the pleasant opportunity to explore this vibrant, picturesque town just outside Cardiff. When enquiring about a good restaurant to visit, Pier 64 was mentioned regularly and with much praise. We were also looking for a venue to celebrate both of my brother’s birthdays so a table for 6pm at Pier 64 was booked last … [Read more...]
Hungry for love? – Trattoria 51 set to celebrate Italian origin of Valentine’s Day
No one does romance quite like the Italians, which is why Trattoria 51 is set to take Valentine’s Day back to its true roots. As a day that recognises the Roman saint associated with love and devotion, the Old Hall Street restaurant is preparing to woo couples with its ‘amorously authentic’ four-course Valentine’s feast. To accompany the delectable dishes served … [Read more...]