VAT Club Jacques Borel is calling on the government to cut the level of VAT on food and drink in the hospitality sector from 20 per cent to 10 per cent. It says the VAT cut will result in 425,000 new jobs being created across the UK in the pub, restaurant, catering and visitor accommodation sectors over a three year period, as a result of lower prices, improved food quality … [Read more...]
Zebrano Group to open fine dining in London’s financial district
Zebrano Bars have announced their plans for expansion into London’s City this autumn with the arrival of their third site, a restaurant, bar and late night lounge, Zebrano in the City. Opening in the shadow of the Gherkin this October, Zebrano in the City signals a new chapter for the group, offering fine dining for the first time. Zebrano was founded in 2004 by the founder … [Read more...]
Burger King widens Peace Day initiative
As readers will recall, Burger King last week invited McDonald’s to join forces to raise awareness of Peace Day, attracting considerable attention in the media and social media. Now, Burger King has reacted to interest from other restaurants by inviting them to join the initiative, as follows: “Good afternoon, all. As you’re aware, we recently reached out to our fellow … [Read more...]
The Ivy: modern meets classic
When London’s iconic restaurant The Ivy re-launched in June following an extensive refurbishment, one of the most striking changes to the interior was the addition of a central coral onyx dining bar. Sitting proudly in the middle of the room, the new bar allows diners to take centre stage in the restaurant; a place to perch for a pre-dinner drink, or to enjoy their lunch or … [Read more...]
Casual Dining Group acquires La Tasca
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has reached an agreement to acquire the La Tasca Spanish restaurant chain from Kaupthing. Operator of Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas, the acquisition positions CDG as the leading growth platform in the UK restaurant market. La Tasca, is a 40 strong chain of Spanish mid-market restaurants and operates across the UK. The brand also operates … [Read more...]