The results of the Zagat 2014 London Restaurants Survey are now available on zagat.com! The survey covers 1,290 eateries in London and the surrounding areas as voted on by 10,271 surveyors. This year, The Waterside Inn in Bray not only earns top ratings for Food, but also adds Top Service to its awards; in London-proper, those honours go to Yashin Sushi and The Ledbury. … [Read more...]
Cocktail boom seriously underestimated – sales potential across hospitality
Cocktail drinking in the UK is booming as Britons switch preferences from wine and beer to Mojitos, Cosmopolitans and Pina Coladas, says leading drinks distributor Cellar Trends. New research by Cellar Trends’ marketing insight team shows that cocktail drinking is four or five times more widespread than previously thought. The report draws on Cellar Trends’ experience as the … [Read more...]
CBPE Capital invests in Côte Restaurants
CBPE Capital (“CBPE”) has announced its investment in Côte Restaurants (“Côte”), the award winning restaurant group with 45 outlets. It is believed that Richard Caring is selling his 51% stake, and that Cote Restaurants was valued at around £100 million. Côte was founded by a group of experienced restaurateurs, who opened the first restaurant in Wimbledon, South West London … [Read more...]
Site Bites 12.9.13 – One Canada Square – MediaCityUK Manchester – Benugo in Royal Parks…
Old Manor Hotel Trowle acquired and to receive TLC - October opening for One Canada Square - Kudos launches café concepts at MediaCityUK in Manchester - Benugo win £20 million contract with the Royal Parks Old Manor Hotel Trowle acquired and to receive TLC The landmark Old Manor hotel in Trowle near Trowbridge has been snapped up by hospitality veteran Tudor Hopkins, who … [Read more...]
Comedian Paddy McGuinness in digital marketing push for Pizza Hut Restaurants
Pizza Hut Restaurants launched 9 September its viral campaign with brand ambassador and ‘Chief Customer Officer’ comedian Paddy McGuinness, with the first of a series of online sketches. Injecting fun and passion Paddy’s role at Pizza Hut Restaurants, which has 330 huts across the UK, is to help inject some fun and passion back into the brand through his use of comedy. … [Read more...]