Executive Head Chef Carlos Martinez and Master Sommelier Gino Nardella have reached the International Finals of the Copa Jerez competition which takes place this month. Carlos and Gino won the UK Final in 2014 which qualified them to represent the UK in the International Final. They will compete against teams from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Russian, Spain and … [Read more...]
Albert Roux takes to the Fairway
Chef Albert Roux OBE, KFO, is set to transform the 19th hole at a renowned borders golf course launching a Franco-Scottish inspired restaurant on the Green. Golfers will be able to enjoy a more relaxed Roux dining experience at the Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course this summer from a menu specially designed with golfers in mind. Head of the famous cooking dynasty behind … [Read more...]
Asian Curry Awards 2015 open for nominations
Lovers of Asian food now can nominate their favourite restaurants for the fifth Asian Curry Awards (ACA). The awards are open to all Indian, Bangladeshi and Asian restaurants in Britain, including Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Malaysian, that have been trading for at least 12 months and have a minimum 4-star hygiene rating, with a plan to boost this to 5 stars. The winners … [Read more...]
The Stable, Faucet Inn and Nandos for Southampton’s art complex
As the new arts complex in Southampfor’s Cultural Quarter sheds its scaffolding, Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has confirmed three additional tenants for the scheme’s retail element. The three brands - The Stable, Faucet Inn Ltd and Nandos - join previously announced tenant Tapas Barcelona. Simon Armstrong, Project Director at Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, said four … [Read more...]
Ask Italian and Zizzi seek 20 sites
Lunson Mitchenall has won the mandate for Azzurri Group Ltd – owner of ASK Italian and Zizzi – to assist in the next phase of its roll out. The leading niche retail and leisure agency will support Azzurri Group Ltd in the South East of England as it looks to secure 20 new UK outlets over the next year. Zizzi continues to lead the casual dining market, and ASK’s repositioning … [Read more...]