This July, Maison Krug is launching a gourmet chip shop, Krug & Chips, in collaboration with Michelin starred chef Tom Sellers. Following the fantastic success of Krug Kreperie and Krug Krustacean, Krug is transforming the traditional British favourite, the “chippy”, and elevating it to an unforgettable rough luxury culinary experience for consumers to enjoy in Covent … [Read more...]
London welcomed 17.4 million international visitors in 2014
London welcomed more international visitors than ever before in 2014, with the city’s cultural attractions and world class sporting events proving irresistible draws for millions, according to new figures released today by the Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey (IPS). The new figures show there were 17.4 million visits to the city in 2014 up 3.5% … [Read more...]
Patisserie Holdings reports strong half year results
Patisserie Holdings plc, the leading UK branded café and casual dining group, has reported its interim results for the 6 months ended 31 March 2015. During the first half of the year, the Group delivered an increase in revenue of £7.9m or 22.2% to £43.7m (2014: £35.7m over the same period last year). EBITDA was £8.7m, an increase of £1.6m or 23.1% (2014: £7.1m) and pre-tax … [Read more...]
L’Escargot hosts Chefs of Tomorrow
On 18 May, L’Escargot restaurant in Soho hosted the fourth in the series of Chefs of Tomorrow events, a personal project by Dan Doherty, Duck & Waffle’s executive chef. The initiative consists of a series of dinners hosted at pioneering British restaurants that aim to create fun, intimate dinners in an environment that allows young chefs to grow and develop as well as … [Read more...]
Xavier Rousset leaves Texture and 28°-50°
Texture and 28°-50° Restaurant Group has announced that Xavier Rousset, Director/Co-Founder, has decided to leave the company with immediate effect. As a result the Board of Directors has appointed a new Director of Operations and a further announcement will be made in due course. Agnar Sverrisson Director / Co-Founder, said: “Xavier has made a huge contribution to the … [Read more...]