Cheesemakers, cheesemongers and cheese lovers will be able to watch live action as World Cheese TV hits the screen for the first time ever on 14 November 2014. From blooming Brie to magnificent Manchego, wheels of Grana Padano and truckles of Farmhouse Cheddar, a cosmopolitan gathering of cheese will be tasted and judged by over 250 experts from 26 countries around the … [Read more...]
Quaglino’s: iconic, re-designed, re-opened
Quaglino’s, the iconic restaurant and late-night venue in the heart of London’s Mayfair St James’s, has re-opened following a full-scale, multi-million pound renovation, complemented by a contemporary European menu from new Executive Chef Mickael Weiss and a bespoke programme of curated late-night live music performances and events. Lunch service launches on Monday 3 … [Read more...]
The Hospitality Show to celebrate the Very Best of British Hospitality
Registration is now live for The Hospitality Show 2015 as the UK’s largest tradeshow in its calendar year returns to the second city to celebrate the very best of British hospitality. New products, new exhibitors, new ideas and a new business focus will all be ushered in on a wave of New Year optimism as the Birmingham NEC opens its doors from 19-21 January, for three days … [Read more...]
High standards for Wetherspoon and Vapiano in Loo of the Year Awards
Both Wetherspoon and Vapiano have been quick to celebrate success in gaining recognition for the quality and standards of their toilets – rightly recognising the importance that their customers place on this aspect of hospitality – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2014. The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of ‘away from home’ toilet provision across the … [Read more...]
Lower drink drive limit for Scotland
Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has introduced an order in Parliament which will mean that, subject to approval, a reduced drink-drive limit will come into effect on 5 December 2014, in time for the Christmas period. Under the plans, Scotland’s blood alcohol limit will be reduced from 80mg in every 100 ml of blood, to 50 mg in every 100 ml of blood, bringing … [Read more...]