Ricki Weston of South Lodge Hotel, London has been crowned winner of the 2014 Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ Young Chef of the Year last night at the Dorchester Hotel, London. Weston will now continue on to represent Great Britain at the World Finals to be held in Durban, South Africa this September. Weston battled it out against two top contenders, Deepak Mallya, on assignment at … [Read more...]
Introducing ‘Tear & Share’ Cuisine at Bones
If you love your meat, you’ll love Bones: a brand new all day restaurant from Joff and Simeon Goodman, the guys behind the organic and fairtrade store, The Grocery. From rotisserie fare through to sharing dishes, organic wines and creative cocktails, East London eatery Bones has left no stone unturned in its commitment to the quality and taste of its produce. Head Chef, … [Read more...]
Taste of the Med @ The Minnis – new seafront tapas restaurant
Kent chef patron Jason Freedman is to open ‘Taste of the Med @ The Minnis’, overlooking the golden sands of Minnis Bay in Birchington, which nestles between the fishing ports of Whitstable and Ramsgate. Its new menus draw heavily on the same dishes which have helped Jason lose 3 stone in weight over a two-year period. Benefits of a Mediterranean diet Inspired by a cuisine … [Read more...]
Jamie’s Italian takes to the high seas!
Royal Caribbean International has announced that the inaugural voyage of Quantum of the Seas in November 2014 will include the opening of chef Jamie Oliver’s first restaurant at sea. Jamie’s Italian aboard Quantum of the Seas The addition of Jamie’s Italian to the restaurant portfolio aboard the Royal Caribbean ship - followed by sister ship Anthem of the Seas in April … [Read more...]
Just Eat valued at up to £1.5 billion!
Just Eat is now reported to be valued at between £1.2 billion and £1.5 billion – much higher than the £900 million previously reported. The price has emerged as likely demand from institutional investors has been tested and assessed in recent days. At £1.5 billion, the Just Eat group would be valued at a staggering 100 times earnings. Revenues for 2013 were reported at £97 … [Read more...]