Heathrow has announced that it is the only airport in the world to provide passengers with an on-board picnic offering from every one of its restaurants. To celebrate this, the airport has brought elements of London’s iconic parks to Terminal 2 for one week only, through a sensory park pod (pictured below). The best that London’s parks offer Situated in Terminal 2, the … [Read more...]
Roberto Reatini confirmed Head Chef at Frescobaldi Restaurant
Frescobaldi, the first standalone restaurant and wine bar to be launched in the UK by Italy’s oldest and most respected wine dynasty, has announced the appointment of Roberto Reatini as head chef. Roberto arrives at Frescobaldi from Zafferano restaurant where he was sous chef. Prior to this, he was senior sous chef at Shoreditch House, working alongside head chef Michele … [Read more...]
Pub goers want to pour own gravy
Just last week, H&C News visited the Nestlé Professional offices to learn about new consumer research conducted by its leading gravy brand Maggi which reveals that 93% of consumers prefer to pour gravy themselves, and that 83% said they would be more likely to return to a pub if they were allowed to pour their own gravy. In an era when it often seems that most menus … [Read more...]
The new Almeida Restaurant
Nestled on a quiet neighbourhood street in the heart of Islington, Almeida restaurant has re-opened to reveal a refreshed, contemporary new interior. The updated décor will reflect Michelin-trained head chef Tommy Boland’s concept for the restaurant’s food: light, modern dishes made using the freshest seasonal produce available. Interiors and furniture will be pared back, … [Read more...]
Restaurants are taking over
Douglas Jack at Numis Securities has issued a Travel and Leisure Industry Update in which he argues that there is a tougher trading environment for pubs than restaurants, which are now outperforming managed pubs. The Update summary provides a useful overview of current and prospective market conditions: “The August Peach Tracker, which excluded the washout bank holiday … [Read more...]