Adam Reid took over from Simon Rogan as chef-patron of The French at the Midland Hotel in Manchester in November last year, after working there as head chef since 2013. He talks about the challenge of re-launching the restaurant under his name, Great British Menu and why Manchester hasn't yet got a Michelin star. You're two months into the official launch of Adam Reid at … [Read more...]
Minnow to open on Clapham Common this July
This July a new neighbourhood restaurant, Minnow, will throw open its doors to the locals of SW4, offering seasonal, modern European dishes from breakfast through to dinner, with a healthy dose of weekend brunch and cocktails thrown in for good measure. Founded by Chris Frichot and Saba Tsegaye, and joined in the kitchen by Jake Boyce (former Head Chef of Jason Atherton’s … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chef Hugh McGivern’s Red Smoothies
Hugh McGivern has been a chef for 30 years working all over the world. From Michelin restaurants in London to being the personal chef to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan where he also cooked for Barack Obama and most of the European Royal Families. He is heavily involved in nutrition and for the last 6 years has been developing … [Read more...]
Duty system can promote healthier attitudes towards alcohol
The ALMR has responded to HM Treasury’s consultation on alcohol structures encouraging the Government to adopt an innovative alcohol duty system that encourages products to be sold and consumed within the supervised environment of pubs, bars and restaurants. HM Treasury has been consulting on new bands for cider, perry and still wine to encourage incentives for the … [Read more...]
Internal promotions demonstrates Bristol Hotel’s commitment to reward staff
Bristol’s leading four-star hotel is paving the way when it comes to rewarding commitment and success for its staff following a succession of internal promotions. It’s resulted in 83 percent of all new positions at DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol City Centre being filled by members of the team who already work at the popular venue and highlights the management’s values to … [Read more...]