Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (Grosvenor) has let the Pantechnicon building at 19 Motcomb Street, Belgravia to Pantechnicon (London) Limited, whose owners, Barry Hirst and Stefan Turnbull, operate three Cubitt House hospitality venues in Belgravia. They will transform the 12,000 square feet building into a ‘contemporary fashion emporium,’ including a café, restaurant and … [Read more...]
National Café – quiet, cool, and bespoke breakfasts
The National Café at the National Gallery has been something of a hidden treasure: just around the corner from the frontage of the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, its discreet entrance means that most pedestrians stride past without realising it exists. And that’s a shame: just a few paces inside and you encounter a high-ceilinged and comfortable room which proved cool … [Read more...]
Eating out dips as squeezed middle divert their spending
The recovery of the Britain’s eating out sector appears to have faltered, with the penetration, frequency and spend on eating out seeing a slight year-on-year dip, according to Horizons latest Eating Out-Look survey, conducted by YouGov. Decline in numbers, frequency and spend Following a slow but steady increase in the number of people eating out since the economic … [Read more...]
National KP Day: Winterhalter donates to Springboard
The first National KP Day saw lots of chefs and their brigades getting involved in celebrating the work of the kitchen porter – and raising money for charity. June 22 was the day and Winterhalter, the warewashing specialist, offered to donate £1 to catering industry charity Springboard for every picture of a KP tweeted with the hashtag #kpday. The Grand Hotel Eastbourne … [Read more...]
All Star Lanes introduce Build Your Own Burger
All Star Lanes, the UK’s original boutique bowling company, has launched a ‘build your own burger’ concept, taking customisation to the next level. Hungry guests can choose their favourite burger or hotdog base, then load it up from a selection of American inspired toppings, covering US classics from pulled pork to peanut butter. Each combo comes on a special ‘build it … [Read more...]