Aramark, one of Europe’s largest award-winning companies in facilities management, property management and food, has appointed Roger Brennan as the Managing Director of its Workplace Solutions business. Roger’s appointment comes as Aramark implements ambitious plans for continued growth of its Workplace Solutions business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Aramark … [Read more...]
Lake District tourism group lauded for Chinese welcome
A Cumbrian tourism group has won praise at a national awards ceremony for its positive and welcoming approach to attracting more visitors from China. Representatives from the Lake District China Forum have been to VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence event as a shortlisted finalist for their creative promotional work in the Chinese tourism market. The nomination for the … [Read more...]
James Ramsden and Sam Herlihy to open Magpie this June
The Co-Founders of Pidgin, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Hackney, are to open a new restaurant, Magpie, this June, on Heddon Street, off Regent Street. Magpie will be a modern British interpretation of traditional dim sum restaurants with diners choosing plates straight off the trolley. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by a drinks trolley, laden with pre-mixed … [Read more...]
Les 110 de Taillevent appoints David Durack as General Manager
Les 110 de Taillevent is delighted to announce the appointment of David Durack as General Manager. Durack joins Head Chef Raphael Grima and Head Sommelier Chrisopher Lecoufle at the Marylebone restaurant. Durack, previously assistant General Manager at 45 Jermyn Street, brings his 25 years of experience in the industry and will work closely with the team to maintain Les 110 … [Read more...]
Shaftesbury’s Central Cross, Chinatown, to be a new halo location for restaurants in London’s west end
Shaftesbury is progressing a £15m development at the eastern gateway to Chinatown that will create a 48,000 sq ft mixed-use scheme providing a range of new double-height restaurant and retail units across up to three floors. A key part of the scheme will complement Chinatown’s existing diverse range of F&B choices, with units ranging from 400 sq ft to 4,300 sq ft. The … [Read more...]