Having launched his critically acclaimed restaurant Season Kitchen in 2010, restaurateur Neil Gill is to open a second site in Finsbury Park – this time modelled on the Northern Fish & Chip shops of his youth, but with an Asian twist. Gilly’s Fry Bar will open Tuesday 19th September and will focus not only on fish & chip shop classics such as battered cod with … [Read more...]
Villa Mama’s to open on Elystan Street in September
This September, Bahraini chef and restauranteur Roaya Saleh will bring Villa Mama’s from the Saar district of Bahrain to Elystan Street, London. Drawing on Roaya’s rich Bahraini heritage and a life well-travelled, Villa Mama’s seasonal, home-style dishes combine flavours and culinary traditions from across the Khaleej, Persia and beyond. Cooking was in Roaya’s blood from an … [Read more...]
Backwell House Awarded AA 5 Gold Star Restaurant with Rooms and 2 Rosettes for Culinary Excellence
Just one year after opening as a B&B in September 2016, Backwell House has been awarded 5 Gold Stars, with the restaurant, which opened its doors in April 2017, gaining a remarkable 2 Rosettes. Backwell House is a 9-bedroomed country house hotel situated just 6 miles from Bristol in the rolling North Somerset countryside, independently owned by the Hobbs family and run … [Read more...]
Australia’s favourite doughnut maker Doughnut Time lands in London
Iconic Australian doughnut brand, Doughnut Time, is opening its UK flagship store on London’s famous Shaftsbury Avenue this October. Well-known for creating hype and hysteria back in their homeland, Doughnut Time is renowned for attracting queues of thousands with every new store opening. The new central London store – the first outside of Australia – will serve up fresh, … [Read more...]
New management team targets growth at Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel
One of Perthshire’s leading hotels has strengthened its management team with the appointment of two experienced industry figures. Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel has welcomed Marc Adams as general manager to help take the business forward. He has taken on this important strategic role with a remit to drive customer growth in both the surrounding area and further afield. With … [Read more...]