STOKE Place has been added to the National Heritage List for England at Grade II to give extra protection to the site’s stunning garden designed by Capability Brown during a year that marks the 300th anniversary of his birth. The listed status comes as the country house hotel in Slough, which was acquired by Newcastle-headquartered Cairn Group in January 2016, undergoes a … [Read more...]
Gaucho went global for divine bovine
Celebrating beef in London, Dubai, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires. On 21st September 2016, Gaucho celebrated their largest annual event, Divine Bovine. For the first time, Divine Bovine was celebrated across four cities across the globe – westwards to Sucre in Buenos Aires; south to Gaucho in Dubai and east to Gaucho in Hong Kong over the course of one evening. Gaucho’s … [Read more...]
UK alcohol consumption remains stable
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today published its Annual Statistical Handbook 2016, showing that overall UK consumption of alcohol per head remains stable, alongside a wealth of other data. The handbook is a ‘must read’ for anyone with a close interest in the UK drinks’ sector. Across the European Union, alcohol consumption has remained broadly flat, with … [Read more...]
Pink Sands Club, Canouan, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
The Pink Sands Club, located on Canouan Island in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, will welcome guests from 10th October 2016. Under new ownership, the 26-suite, 6-villa hotel will set a new benchmark for a Caribbean archipelago already synonymous with ultra-exclusive hideaways. Canouan (meaning ‘the island of tortoises’) is known for its lush green hills, secluded white sand … [Read more...]
Taiko new year – Ingredient of tache year: Wasabi
This September, Amsterdam’s hottest contemporary Asian restaurant, Taiko at the Conservatorium is unveiling its new menu for the year ahead, focusing on the Japanese wasabi plant as its ingredient of the year. Taiko is the brainchild of Schilo van Coevorden, the Executive Chef of Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. First opened in September 2014 following the success of van … [Read more...]