Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest independent hotel brands, today announces that Hannah Thomson has been appointed to the position of People Director. She will take up her new role from 1st November 2016. Hannah will report directly to the Chief Executive, Peter Gowers, and joins the Travelodge Operating Board. Hannah began her career with the John Lewis Partnership … [Read more...]
InterContinental London – The O2 Bolsters Corporate and Leisure Sales Team
The InterContinental London – The O2, has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Suren Hettiarchchi, as Leisure Sales Manager and Maria Georgiou as Business Development Executive. The appointments come on the back of a very successful first six months of business for the hotel, which opened in January 2016. Suren joins the hotel from ICVolunteers Conferences, … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan rebrands two Corney & Barrow Bars
Drake & Morgan has announced the rebranding of two of its recently acquired Corney & Barrow sites with two new concepts - The Otherist and The Pagination, opening late November and early December respectively. The Otherist on Old Broad Street in The City, Drake & Morgan’s heartland, will occupy a space of just over 3,700 square foot, accommodating up to 120 … [Read more...]
Balthazar presents BALTHOWEEN for All Hallows Weekend
In celebration of All Hallows’ Eve, Balthazar is hosting a selection of seasonably spooky events as part of a three-day extravaganza. Fantasy food, poison-fuelled cocktails and the thrilling Le Bon Tong await those that dare to enter. As dawn breaks on Friday, the restaurant’s entrance will be transformed into a cave of petrifying pumpkins, perfect for #balthoween … [Read more...]
Dark chocolate ganache, lime & basil
A really simple dessert that can be made in advance and with the addition of a few garnishes can look amazing. Ingredients Ganache 250g good quality dark chocolate, chopped 235ml double cream 1 tablespoon vanilla essence Lime curd 112g caster sugar 25g unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 large eggs, lightly beaten juice of 2 limes freshly grated … [Read more...]