With a commitment to long-term curation and partnership with the Chinatown London community, Shaftesbury has announced that new Korean barbeque themed restaurant, Olle, is launching its debut site in Chinatown London later this month. Olle is the brainchild of Charles Seo, founder of Japanese restaurant Kyoto Soho. The new 1,307 sq ft restaurant, located at 86-88 … [Read more...]
Ian Mitchell’s latest Beaujolais region wine update and recommendations
As promised in my last blog, I was visiting the Beaujolais region which lies between Burgundy and the Northern Rhone. I think the Beaujolais would prefer to be on their own, but we'll see. Great drive from the Gard through the through the Vallee du Rhone, on through the lovely Ardeche and into Northern Rhone. Couldn't resist stopping off at Michel Chapoutier's Crozes … [Read more...]
Bolton’s biggest Food and Drink fest breaks visitor records
Organisers believe this year's Bolton Food and Drink Festival has broken visitor number records. Official figures are still being calculated but it is estimated that numbers will top last year’s all time high of 263,000. Visitors came from across the UK to sample food and drink from more than 200 traders, watch top chefs in action and enjoy live music and entertainment. … [Read more...]
Cameron House unveils final phase of multi-million pound refurbishment
Scottish five-star resort, Cameron House, has unveiled its newly refurbished bedrooms and suites completing the final phase of its £4 million investment. The 136 bedrooms, including 26 suites, have all been updated to offer a contemporary, luxury look while retaining the warm and inviting atmosphere guests have always enjoyed at Cameron House. The design scheme takes … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Edmund Inkin
Edmund Inkin worked in banking before he joined his brother Charles in the family-run hospitality business EAT DRINK SLEEP in 2002. The business has grown from one site – the Felin Fach Griffin near Brecon in 2000 - to three in the last 17 years, with The Gurnard's Head and The Old Coastguard in Cornwall joining the fold. Inkin tells Hospitality & Catering News about … [Read more...]