First it was Wetherspoon’s opening The Hope and Champion, now it’s Patisserie Valerie and Nando’s! Extra MSA has announced that Patisserie Valerie is opening in May at Beaconsfield Services on the M40 Junction 2 taking motorway hospitality to a new and different level – see how Patisserie Valerie describes its offering: Patisserie Valerie Cafés are a haven for self- … [Read more...]
Watch out for Simon Rogan and Aiden Byrne in Restaurant Wars
Restaurant Wars: the Battle for Manchester is a behind-the-scenes documentary series following two of Britain's best chefs, Simon Rogan and Aiden Byrne, as they both try to open fine dining restaurants, just a few hundred yards from each other in Manchester, a city that has always resisted Michelin-style food. In the first episode, Simon Rogan, one of the UK's most revered … [Read more...]
All Bar One sites open Airside & Landside at Birmingham Airport
Mitchells & Butlers will open the first of its two debut All Bar One airport sites on Wednesday 9 April. The two new bars are planned for Birmingham Airport, located both airside and landside, and come hot on the heels of the recent transport hub opening at London’s Euston station, taking the company to almost 50 sites nationwide. All Bar One Airside The 160 seater All … [Read more...]
Prezzo: good results and more openings in 2014
Prezzo has released Preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 29 December 2013, with Michael Carlton, Chairman reporting steady progress and strong results, and anticipating 25 to 30 new openings this year. Highlights Revenue up 15% to £166.5 million (2012 - £144.5 million) Adjusted* EBITDA up 13% to £28.9 million (2012 - £25.5 million) Adjusted* pre-tax … [Read more...]
Verdi: the new Italian Restaurant for the Royal Albert Hall
Following a £1-million refurbishment, the Royal Albert Hall will unveil an exciting new restaurant on 15 April: Verdi, an Italian Kitchen at the Royal Albert Hall which replaces the former Café Consort, will be the iconic venue’s sixth dining venue. Providing 224 covers, Verdi will be open to the general public for lunch and dinner, from Tuesday to Sunday, as well as for … [Read more...]