Oldham Council has today announced that Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), the premium burger brand, Loungers and Nando’s are to launch flagship restaurants in the £36.7m Old Town Hall. The opening date has also been revealed, with the Old Town Hall set to welcome its first visitors on October 21. GBK’s new 2,464 sq ft restaurant is situated next to the Odeon cinema in the … [Read more...]
Francesco Becci appointed Restaurant Manager of The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant at Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Francesco (Franco) Becci as Restaurant Manager of The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London’s Knightsbridge. Franco joins the Jumeirah Carlton Tower team with a wealth of food and beverage experience gathered during his 40-year career in the … [Read more...]
D&D London announces best ever turnover and profits on its 10th Anniversary
D&D London announced today its financial results for the year ended 31st March 2016. Highlights were as follows: Turnover +3% to £107.8m. (2015 £104.9m) EBITDA¹ +16% to £13.0m. (2015 £11.2m) Successful relaunches of Le Pont de la Tour (September 2015), Sartoria (December 2015), Alcazar (December 2015) and 100 Wardour Street (January 2016). Successful opening … [Read more...]
Avenue restaurant launches Manhattan-inspired menu
This autumn, Avenue St James’s, part of the D&D London restaurant group, will launch a new menu inspired by Manhattan’s vibrant dining scene. Designed by Head Chef Dominic South, the new menu unites contemporary cooking techniques and quality ingredients, to showcase the very best of new American cuisine in London’s own Mayfair. Much like London, Manhattan’s culinary … [Read more...]
Gaucho went global for divine bovine
Celebrating beef in London, Dubai, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires. On 21st September 2016, Gaucho celebrated their largest annual event, Divine Bovine. For the first time, Divine Bovine was celebrated across four cities across the globe – westwards to Sucre in Buenos Aires; south to Gaucho in Dubai and east to Gaucho in Hong Kong over the course of one evening. Gaucho’s … [Read more...]