Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has revealed the results of a newly commissioned survey on global coffee and travel habits as the Paris-born brand begins to roll-out Master Baristas at its hotels and resorts worldwide by end of year. Coffee surpasses sex as the ideal wake-up call The Le Méridien survey found that coffee surpasses sex as the ideal wake-up call according to … [Read more...]
Five go dining in Friars Walk
Queensberry Real Estate has announced that five restaurants have signed onto its major Friars Walk development in Newport, which is due to open in November 2015. The five restaurants, Prezzo, Nandos, Cosmo, Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito have collectively exchanged on over 25,000 sq. ft. at the scheme. The restaurants join Next, Topshop, Debenhams and Cineworld who have … [Read more...]
Iconic Hungarian restaurant The Gay Hussar for sale
One of the most iconic restaurants in London, especially favoured by the political left, is being marketed for sale by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. The Gay Hussar, in Greek Street, Soho has provided the finest in Hungarian cuisine and wines since being opened by the esteemed restaurateur Victor Sassie in 1953, who retired in 1988. More than that, the … [Read more...]
SSP acquires Cabin at Waterloo from Corney & Barrow
SSP UK, the number one operator of food and beverage brands in UK travel locations, has acquired Cabin bar at Waterloo Station from Corney & Barrow Bars. Cabin will become part of the SSP estate from 13 November 2013. Cabin pulled into Waterloo station on 31 July 2012, with the intention of putting style back into travel. The bar is based on the mystique, intrigue and … [Read more...]
New generation restaurant booking service ‘Ruffl’ launches
Ruffl, a hyper-local restaurant booking service available on iOS and Android has launched and will offer both restaurateurs and diners a powerful new booking option, building on the trend towards ‘here and now’, spontaneous dining. Using geo-location and connected directly to a rapidly expanding network of participating restaurants, the Ruffl app allows diners to search, … [Read more...]