Marco Pierre White is to revitalise one of the Capital’s most celebrated restaurant names by opening a new venue in the City of London. Wheeler’s Rib Room & Oyster Bar will open in Threadneedles Hotel, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection of uniquely independent luxury hotels, this March. The new menu, written entirely by Pierre White and executed by head chef … [Read more...]
Byron moves north into Scotland
Byron was founded by Tom Byng in London in 2007, with a mission to serve proper hamburgers the way they should be: Scottish beef, ground fresh, cooked medium and served in a soft, squishy bun with a minimum of fuss and fanfare. Now, Byron has secured a site in Glasgow’s West George Street, where it will continue its policy of a unique design for each restaurant: the decor … [Read more...]
New seafood traceability standard caters to restaurants
The world’s leading sustainable seafood certification program has revised its requirements for seafood suppliers, processors and vendors. Following feedback from over 200 stakeholders around the world, the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Chain of Custody Standard is now more streamlined, clear and accessible. The updated MSC Chain of Custody Standard includes a new … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s and Welcome Break to add 14 outlets
Following the successful opening of four new Harry Ramsden’s outlets in 2014, the partnership between the world famous fish and chip brand and Welcome Break, one of the UK’s leading motorway service providers, is set to continue apace in 2015. The success enjoyed by both brands as a result of the collaboration has been such that a further 14 Harry Ramsden’s outlets are … [Read more...]
Gigi’s delivers fresh, artistic twist to Italian classics
H&C News wrote recently about the appointment of Head Chef Ivan Simeoli at Gigi’s located in London’s Mayfair, in a move designed to cement its position as London’s finest contemporary Italian restaurant. The Italian-born chef is described as using innovative techniques to put a fresh, artistic twist on traditional Italian classics, and we were recently pleased to have … [Read more...]