This April Balls & Company, on Soho’s Greek Street, will be launching bottomless lunch with Head Chef and Founder Bonny Porter serving up her signature home made meatballs alongside bottomless Sangria. Restoring long and leisurely lunches to the weekend, Saturdays will see glasses filled to the brim with a choice of Red, White or Rosé Sangria, accompanied by Bonny’s … [Read more...]
The London Eye Lounge Launch
I have always loved London, especially at night, so imagine my excitement when I was invited to The London Eye Lounge Launch. Arriving at the Riverside Rooms, then along a beautifully lit stairway to be greeted with a delicious glass of Pommery was the perfect start to a great evening. Under a sparkling chandelier, while chatting to many interesting people, I was then … [Read more...]
18 regional finalists revealed – Roux Scholarship 2017
Alain and Michel Roux Jr have revealed the regional finalists for the 2017 Roux Scholarship competition. The regional finals will be held simultaneously on Thursday 23rd March 2017 They will take place at University College Birmingham and University of West London, Ealing. The chefs competing in Birmingham: Jack Brough, Fera at Claridge’s, Mayfair, London Scott … [Read more...]
Association relaunches to support Bristol Hotel Sector
An independent association has been relaunched in Bristol that will focus on promoting and protecting the interests of hotels located in and around the capital of the West Country. Called The Bristol Hoteliers Association, the non-profit organisation has reformed having provided guidance and help for those in the sector back in the 2000s. With over 30 members already … [Read more...]
Sparrow to open in Lewisham
Terry Blake and Yohini Nandakumar are to open their first restaurant, Sparrow, in Lewisham on the 28th of March. The husband and wife team first met whilst working at St John’s in Smithfields and the new opening will be a homage to the food they love. Seasonality will be at the heart of Sparrow’s menu, and while the focus will be on British meat and vegetables and European … [Read more...]