Alex Harper, former Head Chef of The Harwood Arms, is returning to the kitchen this May to open Neo Bistro, guided by his former colleague and Chef-Patron of Anglo, Mark Jarvis. Neo Bistro has taken inspiration from the new style bistros of Paris, where classically trained chefs are moving away from the constraints of fine dining in favour of this more relaxed approach. Alex’s … [Read more...]
Oddfellows Hotels launch new boutique hotel in Manchester
Oddfellows On The Park launches – a new 22-bedroomed boutique hotel with restaurant, bar and salon set in Bruntwood Park, Cheadle, Manchester. Oddfellows Hotels is delighted to announce the opening of Oddfellows On The Park, Manchester’s much-anticipated boutique hotel launch and the second hotel for Oddfellows Hotels collection. Ideally located in the mature 120 … [Read more...]
New members bolster ALMR’s position as leading voice for eating and drinking-out market
The ALMR has strengthened its status as the voice for the UK eating-out and drinking-out market with a raft of leading companies joining the association’s membership ranks, including high-profile names from the restaurant, casual dining and pub sectors. Prominent restaurant companies such as Pizza Express, Leon, Wagamama, Busaba Eathai, Itsu and Wahaca have added their names … [Read more...]
Iced and blended beverages market in UK continues to grow
The overall value of the iced and blended beverages market in UK coffee shops has grown by 18% p.a. in 2016 to reach an estimated £338 million turnover, according to the latest research by Allegra World Coffee Portal. The category currently accounts for 3.8% of the total coffee shop market sales, an increase from 3.6% sales share in 2015. The Iced Beverages 2017 report, … [Read more...]
Marston’s Revere Pub company acquire three Pointing Dog Pubs
Marston’s Premium Bars and Restaurants division has agreed to acquire three Pointing Dog pubs for an undisclosed sum. The business will transfer at the beginning of May. The three Pointing Dog sites in Sheffield, Bakewell and Cheadle will be operated by the Revere Pub Company. Colin Sadler, MD of Revere said ‘We are delighted to welcome the Pointing Dog teams, and believe … [Read more...]