La Maison 1888, French restaurant led by a three-starred Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire with its home at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, has been recognized by Wine Spectator’s 2017 Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine cellar. In 2017, Wine Spectator is honoring 3,592 restaurants—hailing from all 50 states and more than 75 countries—for their outstanding … [Read more...]
Macellaio RC to open in Clapham
The Italian steak experts at Macellaio RC, founded by Roberto Costa, will be opening their fourth London venue on Northcote Road in Clapham on 21st July. This restaurant will be joining their existing sites in South Kensington, Exmouth Market and Union Street. This new site sets itself apart from its sister restaurants with an emphasis on Italian wines, hand-picked by … [Read more...]
Hampden Park named Scottish ‘Sports Venue of the Year’
Hampden Park – Scotland’s National stadium in Glasgow, has picked up a third honour in recognition of its first-class hospitality offering. Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, the stadium’s long-term catering and events partner, collected the ‘Sports Venue of the Year’ award at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2017. The accolade follows the venue’s success at the Stadium … [Read more...]
Accolades for Two Brewers Manager
Two Brewers Clapham boss Jimmy Smith, a Stonegate Pub Company venue, has received two of the highest community accolades in recognition of 25 years supporting the LGBT+ community. A prestigious LGBT gay cabaret bar manager for over three decades, it was a surprise only to the humble operator himself to be called out at the Pride London annual dinner last week by Co-Chair … [Read more...]
Nick Young joins Bryon as COO
Nick Young has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Byron Hamburgers Ltd (“Byron”). Nick joins from Aubaine, the all-day French restaurant and bakery business, where as CEO he oversaw the transformation of the business. Nick has had a distinguished career in food retailing and the hospitality sector. Following time as Commercial Director at Moto Hospitality and … [Read more...]