The ALMR has reinforced its campaign for business rates reform, bringing together leading hospitality businesses to urge all political parties to commit to root and branch reform. The ALMR is one of over 100 businesses from a cross-section of UK industry, including hospitality brands, who are co-signatories to a full page open letter in today’s Daily Telegraph, calling for … [Read more...]
The Alchemist to bring a Midas touch to the City
A glint of gold has appeared amongst the charcoal and black suits of the City, with the arrival of The Alchemist restaurant and bar in the newly-developed No. 6 Bevis Marks building, adjacent to The Gherkin. The Drinks In this modern incarnation, The Alchemist will eschew the pursuit of turning base metals to gold and focus on transforming cocktails from … [Read more...]
Presence with engaging space at Nando’s, Loughton
BuckleyGrayYeoman (BGY) has completed the latest in a long line of restaurants for Nando’s. The eatery in Loughton, Essex, is the ninth the practice has completed for the popular high-street restaurant chain. Nando’s Loughton occupies a 1920s former car dealership on the junction of Loughton’s High Street and Station Road. BGY’s design responds to the unique Art Deco … [Read more...]
Industry’s finest to take Centre Stage at The Restaurant Show
Some of the industry’s most sought after names are headliners at The Restaurant Show’s Centre Stage theatre, where they’ll share their tips on delivering stand-out food and drink offerings. A mixture of live cooking demonstrations, panel debates, and food and drink matching will top the agenda, providing businesses as diverse as pubs, restaurants, golf clubs and event caterers … [Read more...]
Research shows restaurants escape decline in drinking
After the news that alcohol consumption in the UK has dropped 18 per cent in the last decade, the latest research from HospitalityGEM indicates that this decline is on the part of the casual drinker, rather than the diner. 9 out of 10 drink when eating out Of those surveyed, nine out of ten respondents said they drink alcohol when eating out, with the same figure stating that … [Read more...]