TGI Friday’s has opened its new 634m2 (6,821 sq ft) restaurant at Silverburn, Hammerson’s flagship regional out-of-town shopping centre in Glasgow. Inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the world-famous Glasgow School of Art, the restaurant’s décor is unique to Silverburn. Fantastic addition to the leisure extension Commenting on the news, Chris Daly, Catering … [Read more...]
Prize Night for London Restaurant Festival 2014
Top London chefs and restaurateurs including Issac McHale, Nieves Barragán Mohacho and Neil Borthwick have celebrated the culmination of the sixth London Restaurant Festival in partnership with American Express, at the annual London Restaurant Festival Awards ceremony. This year's festival has been bigger and better than ever, with over 300 restaurants taking part in the annual … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s expands outlets and sales
Harry Ramsden’s is set to further increase its presence across the UK. Following the openings in August of outlets in Worthing and Falkirk, as part of recently signed franchise agreements, the brand is set to further its partnership with Welcome Break. A new Harry’s outlet opens today (27 October 2014) at the Welcome Break South Mimms services, located at Junction 23 of the … [Read more...]
FSA survey shows Food Hygiene Ratings growing awareness
The FSA's Food and You survey published once every two years provides information on reported behaviours, attitudes and knowledge relating to food issues. This year’s survey has now been published. Food Hygiene Rating Scheme The survey showed an increase in awareness of the FSA’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, and the Food Hygiene Information Scheme in Scotland. Ratings for … [Read more...]
Artisan Bakery Paul steps outside London to Oxford
On Monday 8 December, French artisan bakery and patisserie, PAUL, is opening its first shop outside London as the initial stage of a brand roll-out that will see a further five openings in 2015. The bakery in Oxford will take PAUL’s total number of UK sites up to 31 and will create 20 new jobs when it opens on the high street at the beginning of December. PAUL’s … [Read more...]