Restaurants and hotels should be legally required to tell customers how service charges and tips are distributed among staff. That’s the message from the British Hospitality Association (BHA) in a new initiative proposed to Business Secretary Sajid Javid. The BHA – which represents 40,000 hospitality establishments in the UK – wants the Government to introduce legislation to … [Read more...]
Archie’s Burgers and Shakes opens biggest site yet in Liverpool
Archie’s Burgers and Shakes has opened its biggest restaurant yet in Liverpool as part of the company’s impressive expansion plans. The Ranelagh Street site is the company’s third venue and the first outside Manchester. Already hugely successful in its home city, the brand, which is soon to mark four years in business, is a firm favourite amongst local and visiting … [Read more...]
BURGER KING rolls out Breakfast Menu nationwide
BURGER KING has announced it is rolling out its new breakfast menu nationwide. This new menu features arange of delicious breakfast options including Croissan’wiches and English Muffins; with plenty of satisfying options available. Guests who choose a meal will also enjoy a serving of regular mini hash browns. New on the menu is a choice of different Croissan’wiches: a … [Read more...]
Tim Martin criticises the Jamie Oliver campaign to tax sugary drinks
Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin has criticised Jamie Oliver’s campaign for higher taxes on soft drinks. Mr Oliver has introduced a 10p tax on fizzy or sugary drinks in his restaurants and is calling on the government to introduce a tax on sugary drinks in the UK. Mr Martin said: “ A new tax on soft drinks will cost pubs millions at a time when prices in pubs … [Read more...]
Des McDonald launches Forest Restaurant & Cabin Bar ‘on the roof’ at Selfridges
On 21st October, Selfridges and restaurateur Des McDonald will launch Forest Restaurant & Cabin Bar on the Roof at Selfridges. Inspired by an autumnal woodland, Forest Restaurant & Cabin Bar will offer sophisticated comfort food and seasonal cocktails beneath a starry sky. Throughout the autumn and winter season Forest Restaurant & Bar will evoke the beautiful … [Read more...]