Following the phenomenal success of openings in Manchester (pictured above) and York, Côte is now looking at growing its established customer base - who are devoted to its high quality, competitive pricing and fresh offering - by expanding further in the North of England and Scotland. Diners at Manchester’s St Mary’s Street restaurant can expect authentic French classics, … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan to launch two new sites
Drake & Morgan, the privately owned bar and restaurant group, has announced the acquisition of two new sites in central London, bringing its portfolio to nine. The first 6,000 square foot site will open in Regent’s Place, the British Land mixed-use campus occupied by over 12,000 residents and workers in London’s West End. Spread over two floors, the bar and restaurant … [Read more...]
Michael Fowler takes the helm at The Marquis
A talented chef who has been working in award-winning kitchens for almost 20 years has taken the helm at one of Kent ’s most celebrated restaurants. Michael Fowler, 37, has been appointed as Head Chef of The Marquis, the 5-star fine-dining ‘restaurant with rooms’ in Kent’s picturesque Alkham Valley. He joins The Marquis from Prince’s Golf Club and Brasserie on the Bay in … [Read more...]
Neil Snowball is the new Head Chef of Pétrus
Neil Snowball will be joining the team Petrus as Head Chef, taking up the position at the Michelin-starred restaurant in Knightsbridge at the end of June. Neil is not a newcomer to the Gordon Ramsay Group as he has previously been in the kitchens of Claridge's and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay which gave him invaluable experience for his new role. Between 2008 and 2011 Neil was … [Read more...]
Opportunity beckons if you offer ‘freefrom’ food
According to a recent Mintel survey, 35% of consumers are now experimenting with ‘freefrom’ gluten and/or dairy free food. What an opportunity this presents for outlets offering interesting and tasty ‘freefrom’ options! If you are already doing so, then the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards offer you the chance to win glory and one of the award’s highly prized FFEOA logos to … [Read more...]