Innovative rehabilitation initiative The Clink Charity was presented with the Centre for Social Justice’s (CSJ) ‘Social Enterprise Award’ at the CSJ Awards, held at Central Hall in Westminster on Tuesday 21 March 2017. Celebrating the work of grassroots charities, the award recognises The Clink’s effective and innovative approach to reducing reoffending rates of ex-offenders … [Read more...]
Focus Hotels Management acquires Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel
Leading hospitality management company Focus Hotels Management has expanded its ownership of hotel properties with the acquisition of the freehold of the Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel in Hatfield, Hertfordshire from Aviva Investors. Focus has for the last seven years operated the hotel under a lease. The company has immediately started a major programme of refurbishment at this … [Read more...]
The UK’s first Crackling menu, with lashings of beer
The George pub at the Andaz London Liverpool Street, is launching the UK’s first crackling menu, designed to complement the venue’s extensive craft beer list. This new offering includes classic crackling, Pork and Chicken, along with more innovative varieties, Parma Ham and Parmesan & Polenta. Each one has been perfectly paired with a complementing craft beer: … [Read more...]
Jewish soul food coming to a bricks and mortar site, in London’s East End
On Tuesday 18th April, Monty’s Deli will bring their Jewish soul food to a bricks and mortar site, an old bakery in London’s East End. Having started life in 2012 as a market stall, with pastrami smoked in founder Mark Ogus’ backyard, he joined with Owen Barratt to build a loyal following. Best known for their comforting chicken soup and Sandwiches packed with hand carved … [Read more...]
Part time bartender to GM in 6 years
Less than six years after handing in his CV in the hope of part-time bar work, Jason Marling is back at Leeds Bierkeller Entertainment Complex … as the General Manger. Back in 2010, he was a qualified plumber struggling to find jobs in the recession. But he noticed the venue on Head Row had recently opened and went to ask if they had any vacancies which would help him pay … [Read more...]