Wrap It Up! is currently raising investment over the Crowdcube platform to build a new kitchen and increase its growth rate, which is accelerating already with the acquisition of London’s Mexican Adobo restaurant brand. The company already has 12 outlets across London, with plans to open 16 new outlets elsewhere in the UK, over the next three years. Adobo owned three London … [Read more...]
Andre Luis Teixeira Martins joins Seven Park Place as Head Sommelier
Seven Park Place by William Drabble is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Luis Teixeira Martins as Head Sommelier at the Michelin-starred restaurant housed in the five-star St James’s Hotel and Club. Andre brings with him a wealth of experience and a great passion for fine wine, cementing his career as Cellar Master and Bar Manager at The Epsom Club House, part of … [Read more...]
TripAdvisor launches Apple Watch App
TripAdvisor has announced the launch of the TripAdvisor Apple Watch app, available now on the App Store. The app, with features designed specifically for the new Apple Watch, provides access to TripAdvisor traveller reviews, ratings and photos of hotels, restaurants and attractions. “Glances” The Apple Watch includes a new feature called “Glances”, which allows users to … [Read more...]
Abingdon restaurant freehold sells in Kensington
The strong market for hospitality properties in desirable locations is demonstrated by this recent transaction. Coffer Corporate Leisure has disposed of the freehold interest of 54 Abingdon Road, Kensington on behalf of a private investor for a 3.5% Net Initial Yield. The property was purchased by private Spanish investors for £5.6m. The former public house is situated a … [Read more...]
Sienna Restaurant closes; consultancy service opens
Dorset’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, Sienna, closes on 25 April. Owned and run by Chef Russell Brown and his wife Eléna, Sienna has been trading in Dorchester for twelve years with Russell and Eléna’s last service being on the restaurant’s twelfth birthday. In this time, Sienna has served over 30,000 customers and has received extensive critical acclaim culminating in … [Read more...]