Marriott’s lifestyle boutique brand Moxy Hotels has confirmed its latest UK opening at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, a 224 bedroomed hotel opening on January 22nd, 2020. Moxy Birmingham NEC will be filled with stylish nods to the music industry at the heart of its interior design, thanks to being within walking distance of the NEC, where the arena hosts some of … [Read more...]
A glimpse of Park Lane’s latest destination restaurant
One of the many things to be grateful for in life are unexpected glimpses of pure pleasure, and last Saturday we were very grateful indeed. The glimpse referred to came via an invitation to dine at The Grill at The Dorchester from Head Chef Tom Booton. We had published the announcement of Booton’s appointment back in July as the youngest head chef in the restaurant’s 88 year … [Read more...]
An insight to the history, science and future of Asian cuisine
The smells from the kitchen hit you as you entered the kitchen area of Open Kitchen Live, and they hit you with a more than a hint of what awaited, authentic, diverse cooking. Basil, cinnamon, coriander, chili, cloves, cumin, galangal, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, spearmint, star anise and turmeric were all present wafting through the air to greet the chefs and restaurateurs … [Read more...]
Collins King & Associates celebrate 20 years in hospitality
Collins King & Associates have just celebrated our 20th year anniversary as a company. What a 20 years it has been recruiting permanent staff for the hospitality industry. We have witnessed many success stories, seen young chefs grow into very senior executive positions, general assistants becoming general managers and floor managers into senior operation roles within the … [Read more...]
Primarket Café launches at Primark Edinburgh
Gather & Gather, part of CH&CO, has opened a second Primarket Café – Primark’s instore café concept – at the store on Princes Street, Edinburgh to fuel shoppers through the busy festive period and beyond. The 60+-cover café enhances the customer experience in the Primark Edinburgh store which has five floors of amazing fashion at amazing prices. The extensive menu … [Read more...]