Running from Friday, 17th to Sunday, 19th February, the special menu created by head chef Jamie Thickett, will include dishes such as Wild Atlantic prawns baked in herb crust with shellfish aioli and tomato and Squid ink bigoli with crab, radicchio pesto and pepper dressing; and for dessert, a Blood orange semifreddo with pistachio meringue and orange curd and Fresh fritelle … [Read more...]
Stéphane Reynaud to open Tratra new restaurant at Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch
This April, French chef and cookery writer Stéphane Reynaud will open Tratra at the popular East London hotel, Boundary, in Shoreditch. With nine books to his name (including the best selling Ripalles, Terrine, Pork & Sons, and The Book of Tripe) and another due to be published in October, Reynaud has sold over one million books worldwide. The restaurant at Boundary … [Read more...]
ibis brands remodel hospitality industry guest experience
Employees to approach guests more proactively under new service-focused strategy New approach focuses on personalisation of the welcome to meet the changing needs and behaviours of customers Plan to be implemented in ibis budget, ibis and ibis Styles in the UK at one hotel a day by the end of May, supported by new mobile software ibis, the economy brand of AccorHotels, … [Read more...]
Amazon deal highlights business rates inequality
The ALMR has repeated its call for business rates equality for pubs following the news that Amazon is set to receive a business rates cut. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Pubs, bars and restaurants are crucial employers and drivers of growth for the UK economy, yet they still face extortionate business rates. These bills are increasing in every region of the UK and … [Read more...]
Rupert Taylor appointed Head Chef for Allium Restaurant and the Abbey Hotel, Bath
The Abbey Hotel, Bath is delighted to announce the appointment of Rupert Taylor as Head Chef of Allium Restaurant and the Abbey Hotel. The 36-year-old chef, born and bred in Bath, brings 20 years’ experience to his new role. Rupert has an impressive culinary CV that is rooted in Bath. Most recently, Rupert was Head Chef at The Swan at Swineford, which he ran in partnership … [Read more...]