In the 14th Century, famous explorer Marco Polo wrote of tasting ‘a very good wine of sugar’. Since then, rhum (and rum) has evolved to become one of the most popular liquors on the shelf. With the correct spelling causing cup-full’s of confusion, we have investigated the difference between Rhum and Rum to save your boozy blushes. Today the spirit falls definitively into … [Read more...]
Chris Guy appointed Finance Director at Loungers
Chris Guy has been appointed to the role of Finance Director at Loungers. Guy, currently Strategic Finance Director at Casual Dining Group, will be joining the Loungers team in October. He will replace Andrew Percy, who is leaving the company to embark on another project. Nick Collins, Loungers CEO said: "Andrew notified us a few months ago that he wished to move on and … [Read more...]
M Restaurants to offer London’s most extreme aged beef
Everyone knows that 28 day aged beef is good. At 35 or even 42 days of dry-ageing, the results are even more melt-in-the-mouth. However, at M restaurants, purveyors of steak royalty, they are now pushing beef boundaries much, much further. Forget 60 or even 90 days; customers here will soon be able to tuck into 175-day aged USDA Prime Rib Eye. There are several reasons why … [Read more...]
Bluebird to undergo a £2 million refurbishment
Bluebird in Chelsea, owned by D&D London is to undergo a £2 million refurbishment during August and will reopen this September. Located in the garage built for the Bluebird Motor Company in 1923, the new interior is being designed by Sagrada (designers of Sartoria, the Arts Club etc) with menus from newly appointed Executive Head Chef, Liam Smith-Laing. The original … [Read more...]
Pod launches fabulous new restaurant in Kingsway
Pod opens the doors of their first new shop in almost four years, as the new premises at Kingsway, London fully launched last week, 28th July. Incorporating a vibrant new design focused on a Metropolitan natural feel, thousands of locals coming through the doors each week will enjoy seriously good coffee, superfood breakfast and delicious lunches in style. The restaurant … [Read more...]