Drake & Morgan’s latest venture, The Fable in Farringdon, opened a month ago to considerable fanfares, and H&C News was pleased to visit last week and take an in-depth look at exactly what it presents. It offers – a lot! This is a considerable establishment: it may originally have been a dwelling house that dates back to the 15th Century, but it has certainly been … [Read more...]
Marcus Wareing to open Tredwell’s
Marcus Wareing Restaurants has announced that it will be opening its third restaurant this summer. Tredwell’s will be located at 4 Upper St Martins Lane, London, WC2 – opposite Jamie’s Italian and Dishoom – and will occupy over 5,500 sq ft over three floors. It will be open 7 days a week from 12pm until late, and aims to ‘capture the buzz and excitement of the … [Read more...]
Using the term ‘gluten free’ or ‘no gluten containing ingredients’ – the Legal Implications
The introduction of the new EU Food Information Regulations 1169/2011 on 13 December 2014 will have an immense effect on both the hospitality industry and in turn on customers with food allergies or intolerances. Here, Caroline Benjamin, Consultant, Food Allergy Training Consultancy examines the issues, problems and opportunities surrounding use of the terms ‘gluten free’ and … [Read more...]
Oxford’s Westgate Centre plans for major hospitality area
Oxford City Council's West Area Planning Committee is to grant outline planning permission for Westgate Oxford Alliance's £500m major redevelopment of the Westgate Centre and adjacent land. The Alliance, a joint venture between The Crown Estate and Land Securities, has spent four years preparing the plans and undertaking extensive consultation. The retail-led mixed use … [Read more...]
Richard Caring builds £260m ‘war chest’ for new ventures
The Evening Standard has reported that restaurant tycoon Richard Caring is building a large ‘war chest’ to finance ambitious plans to acquire and open restaurants in London’s West End. The news follows the sale for £400 million of the Stables Market, a major part of London’s Camden Market – in which he apparently held a 25% stake. The property has been bought by a Middle … [Read more...]