Located in the heart of Hackney, Lahpet is one of London’s only restaurants to specialise in authentic Burmese cooking. Aiming to shine a light on this relatively untapped cuisine, Lahpet hopes to popularise traditional Burmese cooking by presenting Londoners with regional specialties with a hint of refinement and contemporary flare. Lahpet directly translates from Burmese … [Read more...]
Apex expansion continues as new £35m bath hotel prepares for launch
A new £35m venture for Apex Hotels Limited is set to boost the company’s portfolio this summer as the doors open on its newest hotel, in the city of Bath. The completion of The Apex City of Bath Hotel project is a significant milestone for the Group marking the first opening in England outside of London and expanding the portfolio to ten hotels across the UK. The 177 bed … [Read more...]
Vacherin launches exclusive collaboration with multi award-winning chef, Robin Gill
Independent London caterer Vacherin has joined forces with MasterChef judge and 2016 Good Food Guide Chef of the Year, Robin Gill in a partnership that will deliver innovation, training and motivation for the benefit of their chefs, clients and customers. Vacherin claims that Gill, chef proprietor of The Dairy, The Manor, Paradise Garage and Counter Culture, is a perfect fit … [Read more...]
Contactless spending leaps 34 per cent since the start of 2017
Data released by Barclaycard as part of its quarterly Contactless Spending Index shows that ‘touch and go’ payments continue to surge in popularity with spending up by more than a third (34 per cent) since the turn of the year. As the tenth anniversary of Barclaycard introducing contactless technology to the UK approaches in September, this latest insight reveals ‘touch and … [Read more...]
Luxury London hotel hires world’s first Meteorologist in Residence
London Marriott Hotel County Hall, the South Bank’s five-star luxury hotel, has announced the hiring of the world’s first Meteorologist in Residence. Senior Meteorologist Kirsty McCabe, who currently presents on Sky News, will be presiding over local weather matters, helping hotel guests get the most out of their stay— whatever the weather. Spurring on Britain’s favourite … [Read more...]