The Bloomsbury Club Bar is delighted to announce the appointment of George Mitsiou as Head Bartender. Mitsiou, who has previously worked at Mayfair’s award-winning Coya and Novikov, will be bringing his many years of experience in the industry and will oversee the continued development of The Bloomsbury Club Bar. George began his career at Jägermeister as a Special Events … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey continues growth in leisure and tourism sector with Winchester Cathedral win
Following the recent win of Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, BaxterStorey is helping put Winchester Cathedral back on the foodie map with the relaunch of its historic Refectory. An exciting new menu has now been introduced, celebrating some of the country’s finest food and drink from top Hampshire suppliers. The redesigned menu has been created by BaxterStorey to provide … [Read more...]
Pub company’s National Burger Day charity dish aims to hit the sweet spot
Unique Hospitality Management is hoping to hit customers’ sweet spots this coming National Burger Day (Thursday, 24 August), with a dessert burger on offer as part of the annual celebration of the bunned beauty. The dessert burger, which is made with a doughnut bun, chocolate brownie patty, set custard, raspberry "ketchup" and sweet polenta chips served with a vanilla and … [Read more...]
ALMR analysis reveals local councils’ delay in business rates support
Millions of pounds worth of promised business rates relief has still not been made available to pubs and restaurants, according to new research by the ALMR. The promised package of support announced at the Spring Budget, including £1,000 in relief for pubs with a rateable value of £100,000 or below and a £300 million discretionary fund for local authorities, has not been … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s Mamarosa makes UK debut at Shoreditch Village
Shoreditch Village has announced the signing of Mamarosa, expanding the restaurant from its pioneering location beneath the prestigious 5-star W hotel in Barcelona and debuting it in the UK. The new two-storey 1,950 sq ft Italian and Mediterranean fusion restaurant will be positioned adjacent to the citizenM boutique hotel and is due for completion in 2018. The restaurant is a … [Read more...]