Every neighborhood has a story, and often that history can be inspiration for Starbucks store designers. Here are a five Starbucks stores that pay tribute to the past with reimagined spaces: a warehouse loading dock transformed with a nod to its maritime roots, an abandoned gas station restored to its heyday, and a new Starbucks home for baseball fans in an old Chicago … [Read more...]
The Unicorn Inn wins CAMRA’s National Cider Pub of the Year
A Wessex pub that has been a pillar of the community for more than two centuries has won the ultimate cider award and has been named winner of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) National Cider Pub of the Year 2016. The Unicorn Inn, Bayford near Wincanton, has been named the best place in the UK to drink Real Cider by CAMRA. On the main road from London to Plymouth, the … [Read more...]
In reply to Cyrus Todiwala’s Open Letter to our Industry
On 7 September 2016 we published - An Open Letter to our Industry from Cyrus Todiwala OBE, DBA, DL – where Cyrus Todiwala addressed his views on the shortage of skilled chefs and wider training in our industry. We are now delighted to follow that up with an article in reply to Cyrus’ letter by Professor Peter A Jones MBE DSc (Hon) FCGI FIH. It is not surprising that the … [Read more...]
Best Engagement Engagement Engagement to date
The September H&C News Roundtable event took place on Wednesday 21st September at the fabulous Clerkenwell London, a concept store which showcases a globetrotting collection of designers and artisans. With an on-site perfumery, bespoke tailoring services and a wine cellar within its warren-like network of interconnected spaces, we settled comfortably into the Piano Lounge … [Read more...]
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife unveils its gastronomic offering
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife has announced further details of its six restaurants and five bars located throughout the hotel, which are set to bring new flavours to the island, as well as showcase Tenerife’s local gastronomy. Opening on 15th October 2016, Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife offers an unprecedented gastronomic offering and unrivalled service through its variety of dining … [Read more...]