By James Davies, Divisional Director at Fleurets There has been much change in the dynamic of the traditional public house in the last 15 years. One of the biggest innovations of that time was the original gastro pub. The Eagle in Clerkenwell which was the brainchild of Michael Belben drew a huge amount of publicity when it first opened as it pioneered the idea of good … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White opens in Sheffield
Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has opened his first Sheffield venue: Marco’s New York Italian on West Bar Green welcome its first diners from 6pm on Monday 24 March 2014. John Cluckie has been appointed as head chef and Len Roberts as restaurant manager. Len said: “We’re so excited to be opening our doors to the public and welcoming guests to Marco’s. “There’s been a … [Read more...]
Barburrito opens eleventh store, third in London
Award-winning burrito restaurant Barburrito has opened its eleventh store on Holborn Viaduct, London. The UK’s first burrito bar, launched in Manchester in 2005, is now the first with a national presence, with a portfolio covering Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham and London. The new store represents a £400,000 investment and will create 15 jobs. It represents … [Read more...]
Helena Rizzo named World’s Best Female Chef 2014
Helena Rizzo of Mani Restaurant, in São Paulo, Brazil has been named the 2014 Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef and will be honoured at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, in London on 28 April. Winner of last year’s Veuve Clicquot Latin America’s Best Female Chef award at the inaugural Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants … [Read more...]
Bath Colonnades rejuvenation seeks restaurants operators
Top quality restaurant operators are being sought by Bath & North East Somerset Council for a new dining quarter in Bath City Centre. The 18th Century Colonnades on the banks of the river next to Pulteney Bridge, are being developed as part of a larger regeneration within the city, which will see the re-opening of many of the city’s historic routes and the enhancement of … [Read more...]