As 2020 marches on, it brings with it the latest food trends. In 2019 we saw the rise of cronuts, matcha, more sourdough variants, as well as the much-loved Yorkshire pudding wrap. Smashed avocado has managed to stand the test of time, as well as a variety of fermented foods such as kimchi and kombucha. However, there are some foods that only ever reach fad status, sticking … [Read more...]
LVMH hospitality sets sights on Mayfair with increased investment of half a billion
Following news last year that Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) was planning to open a £500 million hotel in London’s Mayfair it has now also revealed plans to launch the first Louis Vuitton-branded restaurant, also located in Mayfair. In collaboration with property developer O&H, LVMH will convert a Georgian building on Grafton Street, Mayfair into a hotel, restaurant … [Read more...]
Marriott acquires London listed Elegant Hotels Group for $130 million
Marriott International has announced its acquisition of London listed Elegant Hotels Group for $130 million, which sees Elegant now wholly owned and operated by Marriott International. Elegant Hotels Group previously operated nine resorts in the Caribbean, including seven luxury freehold hotel properties and the beachfront restaurant, Daphne's, on the island of … [Read more...]
George Best Hotel on target for completion in June 2020
Belfast City Council has granted planning permission for the final phase of construction at Belfast’s George Best Hotel, the target completion date is June 2020. Property developer and hotel operator Signature Living says the funding is in place to complete construction, and now that the final planning consent hurdle has been passed, construction will continue apace. The … [Read more...]
Hoppers restaurant opening inspired by roadside stalls of Sri Lanka and southern India
Hoppers, the restaurant inspired by the home cooking and roadside stalls of Sri Lanka and southern India, will open its new restaurant in King’s Cross on 11th February 2020. Welcoming guests will be a centrepiece iron-clad concrete island bar, complemented by warm, terracotta-toned floors throughout the main dining area. Batik-patterned designs adorn the ceilings, a nod to … [Read more...]