The Ivy re-opened its doors to the public once again on Monday, 1 June. The restaurant closed in January for the first time in over 25 years, in order to carry out an extensive refurbishment which sees one of London’s most iconic restaurants enter a new chapter, ahead of its centenary celebrations in 2017. Ready for the next 100 years The interiors, by Martin Brudnizki … [Read more...]
London City Island launches next phase
Eco World Ballymore, one of London’s most prominent property developers, is launching the second phase of this exciting new development and announces its ground-breaking partnership with English National Ballet. This second phase of London City Island comprises 417 new homes, a 260ft iconic red bridge linking the island to Canning Town, and will include independent artisan … [Read more...]
London remains world’s most popular tourist destination
London has once again been hailed as the world’s most popular tourist destination by Mastercard. It’s the second year running that the capital has topped the Global Destinations Cities Index, which provides an in-depth ranking of the 132 most travelled cities from around the world. 18.82 million visitors projected for 2015 London is projected to welcome 18.82 million … [Read more...]
For sale: stake in Jamie Oliver empire; Center Parcs
It is widely reported that private equity firm 3i is one of several investment organisations being approached to consider taking a sizeable stake in Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire. 3i was an investor in the Giraffe chain before it sold to Tesco. It is understood that bids for a share of Oliver’s restaurant business – which includes Jamie’s Italian and Jamie Oliver’s Diner … [Read more...]
El Celler de Can Roca returns to top The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca has regained its title as The S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant. Previously the No.1 in 2013, the Roca brothers’ restaurant has continued to gain global recognition for its gastronomic prowess. The results were announced at the annual celebration of global gastronomy in London: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015, sponsored by … [Read more...]