Scott Hallsworth, the ex-head chef of Nobu and chef-owner of Kurobuta is venturing into the world of late-night venues. Partnering with nightclub supremo Piers Adam and David Phelps of royal’s favourite Mahiki Mayfair and Bodo’s Schloss, Ramusake has landed on the Old Brompton Road and is set to take the South Kensington dining scene by storm. Ramusake is a members’ … [Read more...]
ALMR Benchmarking shows potential for licensed hospitality growth
The ALMR’s 8th Survey shows business confidence and performance KPIs all improving: Eating and drinking out turnover up 3.5% and generating 7% of net new jobs Long term average costs steady at 48% of turnover Consolidation of last year’s record investment - capex sustained at 3% of turnover Positive like for likes of 5% - food led high street seeing double that … [Read more...]
Eat the world’s most expensive burger
Groupon has announced a deal with Honky Tonk restaurant in Chelsea, London, to offer one customer the chance to eat the World’s Most Expensive Burger – the Glamburger. On sale at £1,100, the burger has been certified by Record Setters, as of 2 October 2014, as being The Most Expensive in the World, and was created to celebrate Groupon’s five millionth food and drink voucher … [Read more...]
FreeFrom Eating Out Awards 2014 – the shortlist
FreeFrom food - food free of gluten, wheat, dairy, soya, nuts and other allergens – has become seriously big business in the retail sector with the market set to grow to over half a billion pounds in the next three years. But the rapidly growing number of those who either need or choose to eat ‘freefrom’ have long complained that, while good freefrom food is now relatively … [Read more...]
CGA Peach unveils 2014 Hero Awards shortlists
CGA Peach has revealed the shortlists for the 2014 Hero Awards—the annual celebration of the brands and individuals at the forefront of this dynamic industry. The shortlists feature 48 different brands and six individuals vying for a dozen different categories that cover the spectrum of the eating and drinking out sector. The winners will be presented following this year’s … [Read more...]