Byrgyrs am byth! The first ever Cardiff Shake Shack will open its doors Tuesday 22 December. This Shack is prominently positioned on the first floor of St. David’s Shopping Centre, the Welsh capital’s premier shopping and leisure destination. Shake Shack is a critically acclaimed, modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers (no added … [Read more...]
Tesco predicts 20% growth in Free From foods this Christmas – do you?
Shoppers are set to spend 20 per cent more stocking up on Free From foods this Christmas compared with last year. That’s the prediction from Tesco whose research shows that one third of UK households now have at least one allergy or intolerance sufferer. Awareness of this market growth, however, may be lagging behind in the hospitality sector: will Free From meals be readily … [Read more...]
Anderson & Co adds to Peckham’s growing reputation
Peckham in South London has in recent years become well established as a food destination, and the choice and quality continues to multiply for both residents and visitors. Anderson & Co opened in Peckham as far back as 2010, building a reputation as being one of South London’s leading independent cafes. Now, and building on this success, they have taken the further … [Read more...]
Barbecoa, Franco Manca and Daisy Green join Nova, Victoria
A further three dining destinations have been announced as set to open at Nova, Victoria next year, adding more culinary talent to what will be London’s newest food quarter. Barbecoa, Franco Manca and Daisy Green are the new names gearing up to join concepts from the likes of Jason Atherton, D&D London and Will Ricker at Nova when it opens in September 2016. Nova is an … [Read more...]
London eating and drinking-out markets down 1.5% after post-Paris nervousness
London’s pub and restaurant trade saw sales dip in November in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks. Public nervousness about going out led to a 1.5% decline in like-for-like sales in the capital, with chain restaurants feeling the biggest impact, according to latest figures from the industry’s sales barometer, the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. Restaurant groups saw … [Read more...]