Two PizzaExpress superfans took their love of the brand to the next level last Saturday by treating their wedding guests to a real first – a wedding cake made out of PizzaExpress’ famous Dough Balls. Dale Connelly and Catherine Scott tied the knot with the specially commissioned cake that could rival the most impressive of Great British Bake Off creations. The three foot, … [Read more...]
Starbucks Evenings stores – coming to the UK?
Starbucks Evenings stores provide a curated menu of wine and craft beer, coffees and tea beverages as well as shareable small plates, and are being rolled out across the US with a view to adding major new revenues in the next few years. No doubt the learning in the US will be applied internationally and, with the weight and expertise of Starbucks behind it, will present serious … [Read more...]
Brits fork out one quarter of their annual income dining out
OpenTable, the leading online restaurant booking service, has revealed that eating out has become a regular habit for the majority of Brits. The new research also shows that Brits are potentially spending up to one quarter of their annual income on dining out each year. The average Brit is spending more than £4,100 a year on dining out The UK wide study revealed that on … [Read more...]
Milk café in Balham re-opens with ‘Milk Lates’
Milk, the all-day destination café by duo Julian Porter and Lauren Johns, located on Hildreth Street Market in the heart of Balham, has this month re-opened following a short closure for refurbishment. The extensive makeover has seen the café double in size, with Julian and Lauren (who also own Fields all-day café on Clapham Common) acquiring the shop space next door and … [Read more...]
Asian Curry Awards: the early front runners
The finalists in the 5th Asian Curry Awards are being announced at a special networking lunch in the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons on Monday 12th October. The Parliamentary lunch follows a live cook off competition and chefs workshop being held in the Pillars Kitchen at the University of West London in Ealing on at the 5th October. The cook off will determine the … [Read more...]