A newly released survey of over 600 UK brides and grooms at WeddingDates looked at the venue booking habits of engaged couples. “Valentine's Day weekend is the leading occasion on which couples up and down the country get engaged,” noted WeddingDates CEO Ciara Crossan. “Hotels and other venues will be keen to seduce these loved-up couples in the months to come, and market … [Read more...]
Foxlow to open in Stoke Newington
Foxlow – the neighbourhood restaurant from the founders of high-end steak brand Hawksmoor – has secured a second site after Davis Coffer Lyons – the leisure specialists – completed the sale of HOMA on Stoke Newington’s popular Church Street for an undisclosed sum. The more intimate Foxlow retains Hawksmoor’s strong focus on serving the finest and freshest ingredients from … [Read more...]
Number One at The Balmoral unveils new look
The Balmoral’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Number One, has unveiled an elegant new look following a full refurbishment by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Design. High quality craftsmanship and local artists and builders who share a passion for attention to detail has ensured that the new look Number One offers a fresh, contemporary style while retaining the … [Read more...]
Brits to spend less on Valentine’s Day than Europeans
New research from Groupon shows that Brits are planning to spend the least amount of money this Valentine’s Day compared to our European counterparts. Eight per cent of Brits admit their plans won’t cost them anything, 13 per cent are planning on spending less than £10 and a quarter of Brits (26 per cent) will spend between £10-24. Savvy Brits are now looking to make their … [Read more...]
Snow and cold fail to depress eating-out appetite in January
Restaurant and managed pub groups saw collective like-for-like sales edge up 1.4% in January, despite the impact of the snow and cold weather that gripped much of Britain during the month. Latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker showed that the public continued to go out and especially to eat at branded restaurant chains. “Trading in the early part of the month … [Read more...]