Hammerson has announced that the Norwegian inspired fish and seafood specialists North Fish is to open its first UK restaurant in its flagship destination Bullring, in Birmingham. The Bullring restaurant will be the brand’s first outside of Poland, as it embarks on an international expansion. The menu will consist of a range of fish and seafood dishes, all of which will be … [Read more...]
Wonderland Restaurants to open London’s ‘academy of curiosity and wonderment’
Former Disney Executive and CEO of The Fat Duck Group, James Bulmer has formed Wonderland Restaurants, a collection of creative individuals pulled together to create an ‘academy of curiosity and wonderment’. Wonderland Restaurants will play an integral part in London’s growing experiential hospitality sector, working on a number of restaurant concepts and products with … [Read more...]
Stonegate launches female mentoring programme opening doors from ‘bar to boardroom’
Stonegate Pub Company has launched a new female mentoring programme to further increase the representation of women in leadership roles across the business. When looking at the male/female split in job roles, the company found a number of areas where there appeared to be barriers to progression. Research was undertaken and some common issues seemed to be hindering progress, … [Read more...]
London luxury boutique hotel The Guardsman opening April 2020 on Buckingham Gate
The Guardsman is a London luxury boutique hotel opening in April 2020 on Buckingham Gate that will offer personal service usually associated with a private members' club. Presenting guests with a true home away from home experience, this intimate property will feature 53 luxurious bedrooms, whilst the top three floors encompass six exclusive residences. Designed as the … [Read more...]
New executive chef takes the helm at Art Yard Bar & Kitchen
Bankside hotel on the south bank of the River Thames, has announced the appointment of Stephen Englefield as their new executive chef of Art Yard Bar & Kitchen. Englefield will be leading the hotel’s all-day restaurant offering a European-influenced menu using seasonal British produce. He joins from Gridiron at the COMO Metropolitan Hotel where he was head … [Read more...]