Olympic Studios, the famous London recording studios that in its day played host to such musical legends as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, U2 and Led Zeppelin, opens its doors in its new guise as a Cinema, Private Members’ Club and Café and Dining Room. The venue – originally a cinema, dating back to 1906 – is the creation of local Barnes couple Stephen and Lisa … [Read more...]
Britain wins Chaîne des Rôtisseurs International Sommelier competition
Britain has taken one of the top accolades in the hospitality industry as its entrant is named Chaîne des Rôtisseurs 2013 International Young Sommelier of the Year. The Fat Duck’s Loic Avril was announced as the winner of the globally coveted award at a glittering ceremony at the French Embassy in Washington DC. Avril beat over 10 other young sommeliers from some of the … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Zumbura for Clapham – Creating a style – The Packhorse Inn
Zumbura for Clapham - Creating a style for your bar - The Packhorse Inn revitalised at Moulton - Fairwater Head Hotel comes to the market. Zumbura for Clapham Aamir Ahmad, Sean Galligan and David Garrett, co-founders of award-winning contemporary furniture retailer Dwell, are making their debut in the restaurant sector with the launch of Indian restaurant … [Read more...]
M.A.S.H, ETM Group and Benugo amongst winners at London Lifestyle Awards
On Wednesday 23 October, 700 guests, businesses and hopefuls gathered for the 4th annual London Lifestyle Awards which took place at Troxy. Sponsored by Remy Martin, Zebrano Bars and Gulf Air, it was a celebration of all that makes London the amazing city that it is today. Hosted by Scott Mills of BBC Radio 1, the Hospitality sector was praised and recognised for its great … [Read more...]
30% savings in food waste processing possible across hospitality sector
A new report commissioned by the Hospitality Carbon Reduction Forum (HCRF), whose members include Whitbread, J D Wetherspoons, Mitchells and Butlers, Nandos and Hammerson, shows that food waste management costs could be reduced by 30% and much less food be sent to landfill. Much needs to be done, however, before ‘could be reduced’ becomes ’will be reduced’ not just for the … [Read more...]