Trafalgar Square’s newest resident has opened: The Strand Dining Rooms, part of the redevelopment of 1-3 Grand Buildings. The all-day dining restaurant offers a modern European menu, against a quintessentially British backdrop. The 200 cover restaurant, launched by Mark Harris, promises to become a classic all-day dining destination in the heart of the capital. Founder of … [Read more...]
Twizoo app harnesses Twitter to whet London appetites
This month sees the launch of Twizoo, an app that makes finding great places to eat and drink while out and about in London quicker, easier and more intuitive. Instead of forcing users to trawl through endless anonymous comments on desktop review sites, Twizoo harnesses the power of Twitter to show users what's nearby, what's hot or not, while also highlighting places with … [Read more...]
Royal China appoints Jason Chan as Marketing Manager
Jason Chan has been promoted to Marketing Manager of the Royal China Group, with responsibility for its six London restaurants. Royal China also has restaurants in Dubai, Singapore, China and Hong Kong. Jason has worked with Royal China since 2001, and in 2005 was part of the launch team for the critically acclaimed Royal China Club. During 2012 and 2013, Jason acted as a … [Read more...]
Lighting the way with waste oil
ISS Facility Services will work with its client PwC, a leading professional services firm, to collect and re-use waste cooking oil as a carbon-friendly energy source. The oil will power PwC buildings and offices in London. An estimated 20,000 litres of Used Cooking Oil per annum will be converted into Bio Diesel for PwC. When running at full capacity, this programme will … [Read more...]
National Afternoon Tea Week, 11-17 August 2014
In 1840 Anne, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, started requesting tea, bread and cake at 4pm to stave off hunger until dinner, and soon after afternoon tea became a much-loved, quintessentially British tradition. National Afternoon Tea Week celebrates this great heritage with a week of activities, themed menus and offers in hotels, restaurants and tearooms across the UK in … [Read more...]