The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2017 recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people from across the UK. Alastair Storey is a Scottish businessman, now Chairman and CEO of Westbury Street Holdings (WSH), which he founded in 2000. Storey joined P&O's Sutcliffe Catering Services as a trainee manager in 1975, rising to managing director of … [Read more...]
Orso takes a bow
This Summer, Orso, the timeless Italian restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden will celebrate its final performance. Having opened in 1985, Orso was one of the first decidedly modern Italian restaurants to emerge in London with a menu focusing on light, regional dishes showcasing the best of Italy. Having enjoyed its run as a favourite amongst theatregoers and the West End’s … [Read more...]
Henderson Park and Hines Joint Venture acquires Athens hotel for €33 million
Henderson Park, the European real estate investment platform founded by Nick Weber, and international real estate firm Hines have acquired the former Ledra Marriott hotel in central Athens for €33 million. The prime hotel is located on Syngrou Avenue, with 315 rooms across 8 floors, and a roof top restaurant and pool with panoramic views of the city and the … [Read more...]
Kitchen Theory Gastrophysics Dining by Chef Jozef Youssef
Gastrophysics Chef’s Table is the latest project from Kitchen Theory, founded by Chef Jozef Youssef. Aiming to explore the science and psychology behind how we perceive flavour, Jozef has created a thirteen-course multisensory menu, using the research he has collated over the past five years with leading experimental psychologist, Professor Charles Spence of the University of … [Read more...]
A Wapping Donation – Rooftop Bar Customers Dig Deep for Victims of Terrorism
All drinks were ‘on the house’ at Skylight, Tobacco Dock’s new rooftop destination, this weekend. Instead customers were asked to donate to two charities the British Red Cross’ Saturday Night For London’ and the Jo Cox Foundation’s ‘Great Get Together’ inspired by the ideals of the murdered MP. Skylight handed over a ‘wapping’ £22k, after the four day fundraiser. Patrick … [Read more...]