Two years ago, Anne Schipper came home to Amsterdam from a trip to the Ineza Cooperative in Kigali, Rwanda, with a colorful, quilted apron. She also returned with a promise to herself to share the stories of the women who created her apron and others like it. Aprons are among the signature products of the 25-member women’s sewing cooperative, which is also known for its … [Read more...]
UK’s First Tigella Kitchen Bar Opens in London
Manitoba Tigella opens on New Oxford Street London this September, serving authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on Tigella, a traditional disc shaped stuffed bread from Northern Italy. Originating from the chestnut forests of the Apennine mountains in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, the tigella at Manitoba is prepared in accordance with rural customs, by hand and with … [Read more...]
Four new Crowne Plaza hotels to open in the UK
Four hotels managed by Valor Hospitality Europe are undergoing refurbishment works to transform to Crowne Plaza hotels. The hotels to benefit from extensive investment are all Holiday Inns, and are based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Harrogate, Solihull and Plymouth. Each hotel will benefit from upgraded bedrooms while the hotel in Harrogate will also see changes made to the bar, … [Read more...]
Liverpool’s new all-day dining and drinking destination Castle St Townhouse opens its doors
Castle St Townhouse has opened its doors to the public in the heart of Liverpool’s thriving Commercial District. Complementing its cosmopolitan postcode, the all-day dining and drinking destination is providing a unique effortlessly elegant space for ‘legal eagles’ and socialites alike to while away the morning, noon and night. By combining the ‘Three Bs’ (breakfast, … [Read more...]
Rocco Forte Hotels Announces a Second Hotel in Rome
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced a second hotel is to open in Rome at the end of 2018, following the ongoing success of the existing Hotel de Russie. The Hotel De La Ville is in a magnificent position at the top of the Spanish Steps and not far from the Hotel de Russie. The hotel is currently closed and has 192 rooms which will be reduced to 105 after a full restructuring … [Read more...]