The London Evening Standard has for the first time teamed up with Taste of London to reveal Barrafina Adelaide Street as winner of the Best New London Restaurant 2015 Award, as chosen online by Evening Standard readers. Rewarding the best of the capital’s restaurant scene, the winner was unveiled at an evening VIP reception attended by some of the leading figures in the … [Read more...]
From Fish and Chips to Vintage Salt
Des McDonald’s Old Broad Street restaurant, ‘Fish & Chips by Des McDonald’, has changed its name to Vintage Salt. The change follows the huge success of McDonald’s latest restaurant opening at Selfridges, On the Roof with Vintage Salt. Since opening at the beginning of May, Vintage Salt has been fully booked, serving seasonal British dishes to more than 500 diners per … [Read more...]
STA and Buell Consulting announce helpline for Scottish tourism businesses
The Scottish Tourism Alliance’s ‘Raising Our Game’ Midsummer conference at the Westerwood Hotel in Cumbernauld last week provided the venue for the launch of a new free business support helpline for tourism businesses in Scotland. The new helpline, which is delivered in partnership with The Buell Group, will offer the most comprehensive advisory and service resource for the … [Read more...]
And the survey said…Social Media training required
It’s clear from H&C News’ research earlier this year (email us for a copy), and from our RoundTable meetings with a wide range of hospitality managers using social media, that there are many practical difficulties in making social media work effectively for hospitality organisations. And that few are currently measuring the benefits that it brings. The common theme from … [Read more...]
Collaborative working reduces sewer blockages
Severn Trent Water and McDonald’s have joined forces to reduce sewer blockages, by helping to educate staff about what they shouldn’t be pouring down sinks and drains at the food chain’s restaurants. The partnership is part of a drive to minimise blockages in sewers and drains across the Midlands. Awareness programme The water company has been helping McDonald’s to set up … [Read more...]