This week, Premier Inn will become the world’s largest Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified national hotel chain, with a total of 635 locations now serving fish with the blue MSC label. All Premier Inn restaurant brands, including Beefeater, Brewer’s Fayre and Table Table, will feature the MSC ‘blue tick’ on menus. And while the MSC label can already be found in a … [Read more...]
The Columbo Group announce freehold purchase of the Blues Kitchen Brixton
London based portfolio of restaurants, bars, clubs and live music venues, The Columbo Group, owned and operated by Steve Ball and Riz Shaikh, have purchased the freehold of The Blues Kitchen for an undisclosed sum. This is the Columbo Group’s third freehold purchase. The hospitality business has operated the popular Blues Kitchen barbeque concept at the 7500 square-foot, … [Read more...]
Ronaldo, Port and 250 Different Grape Varieties
Portugal may have one of the most famous contemporary and arguably the best Portuguese footballers of all time, but did you know that there are over 250 native grape varieties of Portugal? Whilst it is difficult if not impossible to find examples of all 250, the array of varieties makes for interesting wine tastes and comparisons. And by the way they have all been around for a … [Read more...]
The Roof Deck Restaurant & Bar opens on Selfridges’ rooftop
April 2017 will see the launch of Roof Deck Restaurant & Bar, the seventh rooftop collaboration between Selfridges and restaurateur Des McDonald. Inspired by the relaxed, cool Californian lifestyle, Roof Deck Restaurant & Bar will bring a taste of American West Coast living to the heart of London’s Oxford Street. Perched upon Selfridges’ iconic rooftop, Roof Deck … [Read more...]
Supercity Aparthotels appoint Clair Coates as Head of Sales
Serviced apartment specialists, Supercity Aparthotels, appoint Clair Coates as their new Head of Sales. She joins as the business prepares for growth - from 91 suites to 203 in the next 18 months, with new locations in London and Brighton. ‘We are delighted to have Clair join the team at Supercity Aparthotels. The experience she brings will be hugely beneficial for our … [Read more...]