AccorHotels and Rixos Hotels announce today a strategic partnership illustrating AccorHotels’ strategy to expand its presence in the Upper Upscale/Luxury market, with a primary focus on developing global activities in the resort segment. Under a long-term joint venture, both parties intend to collaborate, develop and manage Rixos branded resorts & hotels worldwide. Upon … [Read more...]
A new dual purpose restaurant at Chewton Glen, The Kitchen
Chewton Glen, one of the UK’s finest country house hotels, will later this month officially launch The Kitchen. The new-build space in the grounds of Chewton Glen will have a dual purpose, a cookery school overseen by James Martin which will launch on 1st April, and a 42-seat informal restaurant will open its doors on the 14th March. Offering a menu of casual comfort food … [Read more...]
KP Ali Sonko, a very happy business partner at Noma
Noma restaurant in Copenhagen opened in 2003 and became one of the world’s most acclaimed restaurants. Noma has just closed its doors and plans to open new ones later this year. Before closing René Redzepi, the chef who runs Noma held a party for the ‘friends’ he works with and then posted this announcement on his Facebook page. “New partners: As we close the doors to the … [Read more...]
The Faroe Islands’ first Michelin-starred restaurant, KOKS
Like many on a Sunday we love relaxing and reading the Sunday press, while kicking back today we came across the Facebook page of the Faroe Islands’ first Michelin-starred restaurant, KOKS. Their Facebook page is not awash with images and information, but what there is, is certainly engaging. Below is a statement posted shortly after KOKS was awarded with the Faroe Islands’ … [Read more...]
We can confirm, Stephanie Beresforde certainly is one to watch
The Gold Service Scholarship exists to inspire, educate and nurture the UK’s finest Front of House talent. Alastair Storey, Chairman of the Scholarship, explains: “The Scholarship is designed to encourage front-of-house as a real career, and to help young people who already have a footing in the service sector to hone their skills and progress their career.” The 2017 Gold … [Read more...]