Consumers are eating out more often this summer than they did this time last year, with 71% of respondents to a new Horizons’ survey saying they had eaten out in the past two weeks, a clear sign that confidence is returning to the sector. The Eating Out-Look survey, conducted online by YouGov amongst 2,366 respondents, reveals that convenience (27%) and conviviality (26%) … [Read more...]
St Pancras to become a Fortress of food
HS1 has announced that Matthew Fort, British food writer, critic and judge on BBC2's Great British Menu has been appointed the first ever Food Curator at St Pancras International. As part of his role, Matthew will be working closely with HS1 (St Pancras International’s owners) to continue expanding the high quality food and drink offering at the station. He said: “For me … [Read more...]
Coffee Masters barista competition launches at London Coffee Festival 2015
Allegra Events has announced Coffee Masters, a new fast-paced, multi-disciplinary barista competition, will launch at The London Coffee Festival 2015 - Europe's largest coffee & artisan food event (30 April - 03 May, Old Truman Brewery). £5,000 prize The new event will see top baristas from across the globe competing head-to-head for the prestigious Coffee Master title … [Read more...]
Best Pies in London Restaurants
London Pie Reviews Pierate is a pie review website where we rate pies of all kinds, sweet, meat - we aren't fussy! Many people will visit London and wonder where they can get the best pie from. Never fear, we have eaten all the pies already and can point you in the right direction. By London restaurant pies we mean anywhere that serves a pie which you can eat on the … [Read more...]
The Ambrette Restaurant opens in Canterbury
Dev Biswal, chef patron of The Ambrette award-winning restaurants in Margate and Rye, has opened The Ambrette @ Canterbury- with more openings on the horizon. The TV chef, who champions a ‘curry-free menu’ of south Indian style dishes utilising locally sourced seasonal ingredients with a modern twist, has secured the site of the former Beer Cart Arms in the city … [Read more...]