Following an eighth executive year in which the UK has placed at the International Finals, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is calling all eligible young professionals to enter the 2015 Young Sommelier of the Year Competition. Open to ALL sommeliers under the age of 30, currently working in Great Britain and sponsored by a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, candidates are … [Read more...]
Ristorante Frescobaldi London opens in Mayfair
Ristorante Frescobaldi London, the first standalone restaurant and wine bar to be launched in the UK by Italy’s oldest and most respected wine dynasty, has officially opened in Mayfair. The launch marks the first joint venture between the Frescobaldi family and the Good Food Society, a hospitality business set up by Levent Büyükuğur and entrepreneur Sanjay Nandi. Already … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays launches UK’s first mistletoe drones
To help inspire more guests to come together underneath the mistletoe this year, TGI Fridays has launched a trial of ‘mistletoe drones’ – a UK first. The drones have already been piloted at TGI Fridays Manchester Royal Exchange restaurant, and are set to make further visits at selected restaurants across the country as the Christmas party season gets underway. The drones even … [Read more...]
Ivy Market Grill opens next week
The Ivy Market Grill, the newest offering in Richard Caring’s Caprice restaurant group, will open 24 November, with a grill restaurant and bar as well as a café with a 40 seat external dining terrace overlooking the historical buildings of Covent Garden. A place to pop into for weekend brunch, a casual meal, afternoon tea or a pre-theatre supper, the restaurant has been … [Read more...]
Northcote celebrates 15 years with Obsession 2015
January 2015 sees Michelin- starred restaurant and country-house hotel Northcote celebrate its 30th anniversary together with the 15th year of its annual gastronomic event, Obsession. Tickets to the gourmet evenings – running from Friday 23 January to Saturday 7 February for 15 consecutive days – have just been released and can be purchased by calling 01254 244 … [Read more...]