Travelodge, The UK’s first budget hotel chain, has opened its first hotel in Thetford, situated at the new £8m leisure complex at Riverside. Thetford Travelodge, which is the company’s 534th hotel, has 62 rooms, it represents an investment of £3 million for the landlord (Breckland Council) and has created 15 new jobs within the community. Thetford Travelodge overlooks The … [Read more...]
Brigid Simmonds gives evidence to House of Lords committee hearing
British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds has given evidence (18th October) to the House of Lords Select Committee inquiry into the Licensing Act 2003, alongside other leading figures from the beer and pub sector. The appearance follows on from the BBPA’s submission of comprehensive written evidence to the enquiry, in which the BBPA called for … [Read more...]
Modern Korean dining sensation Jinjuu to launch in Mayfair this November
This winter, Korean-American chef and presenter Judy Joo will open her second London restaurant, Jinjuu Mayfair, situated on the former site of Babbo on Albemarle Street. The new venue is born of popular demand and complements the original Soho site with a refined twist– appealing to both local business clientele and visitors alike – to deliver a fun, modern and convivial … [Read more...]
The festive season arises at Osteria with ‘feast of the seven fishes’
This Christmas Osteria, the Italian restaurant set within the iconic Barbican Centre, will be celebrating the festive season Italian-style; with the ‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’. Designed by Anthony Demetre and Osteria’s Head Chef Patrick Leano, the feast of a whole Baked Salt Crusted Wild Sea Bream will make the ultimate centrepiece for the table. Alongside Osteria’s signature … [Read more...]
Artisan bakery PAUL to open new café in Earl’s Court
French artisan bakery and pâtisserie, PAUL is set to open a new site in Earls Court, South West London in December which will take the total number of UK shops to 36. The 1,405 sq ft café is located just opposite Earls Court tube station and will cater perfectly for those on the move wanting a grab-and-go coffee or snack, a fresh loaf of bread for the weekend as well as … [Read more...]