The Annual Awards of Excellence is the most prestigious award available to young professionals in the hospitality industry today, recognising and encouraging the most talented ambitious Chefs, Pastry Chefs and Waiters. Since it began in 1983 over 480 young professionals have achieved the award, setting them off on highly successful career paths. Following Finals held at Le … [Read more...]
Fun and spice at the Toddy Shop
Rohit Chugh, the Founder of Roti Chai, has opened the Toddy Shop at Chai Ki, 1 Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf. Inspired by the coastal drinking dens of Southern India, infamous for their Palm Toddy and spicy snacks. Toddy Shop will be open from 7am until late serving up spicy Indian soul food alongside cocktails, craft ales and house infused beer. The restaurant at Chai Ki, a … [Read more...]
More sites for Abokado as menu innovation drives sales
Abokado, the healthy food chain led by Mark Lilley, has announced that it has secured two further sites. Both are situated in the City of London and add to Abokado’s existing presence in this part of London. They are expected to be open by the end of August, which will take the estate to 26 stores. Mark Lilley advises that the company is on track to achieving its goal of 30 … [Read more...]
Franco Manca adds Earl’s Court and Covent Garden
Shelley Sandzer, the leading UK leisure property agency, has acted in deals for two new Franco Manca restaurants. The sourdough pizza brand will take sites in Earl’s Court and Covent Garden, sized 1,650 sq ft and 1,465 sq ft respectively. Franco Manca at 151 Earl’s Court Road will trade across two levels, a 900 sq ft ground floor and a 750 sq ft basement. Opening in early … [Read more...]
Leicester leads in offering vegetarian/vegan short breaks
According to the results of a YouGov survey published in 2014, around 20 per cent of British adults have cut back on the amount of meat they eat over the last year, and around one in three people (35 per cent) say they are willing to consider eating less meat. Leicester Shire Promotions and the Leicester Vegetarian and Vegan Group have now launched a new short break aimed at … [Read more...]