The issue following yesterday's article – Top UK chefs call for ban on polystyrene packaging – where a group of influential chefs and food experts wrote to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, urging him to implement a London-wide ban on polystyrene packaging, citing environmental and health concerns, grows. Today we received a reply from Martin Kersh, Executive Director of The … [Read more...]
Board Changes at Gusto and Alchemist
Living Ventures and Palatine Private Equity are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Campbell to the boards of Alchemist Bar and Restaurants Ltd and Gusto Restaurants Ltd in the capacity of Non-Executive Director. Jeremy Roberts CEO of Living Ventures who has also been appointed Chairman of both companies commented; "I am delighted to welcome Paul to both Alchemist … [Read more...]
Casual South American Picanteria, Butifarra, now open in Soho
Rupert Street in Soho welcomes Butifarra, a take-away picanteria straight out of the mercados of Peru and appropriately named after a popular Peruvian street snack made of bread with slow-cooked meat and salsa. The newly opened venue is the creation of entrepreneur Ali Malik, who works closely with family-run Peruvian supplier Andes Export to source traditional sauces and … [Read more...]
FPA Rejects Calls for Ban on Polystyrene Packaging
Yesterday we published - Top UK chefs call for ban on polystyrene packaging - where a group of influential chefs and food experts wrote to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, urging him to implement a London-wide ban on polystyrene packaging, citing environmental and health concerns. Today we received a reply from Martin Kersh, Executive Director of the FPA and we publish it … [Read more...]
The grass is greener at The Brink thanks to new allotment and garden space
The Brink is set to offer its visitors a breath of fresh air with the introduction of its new allotment and garden. Located on Parr Street, the revolutionary social initiative has become the first in the city to have been selected by Bluegreen Liverpool, which is a Big Lottery funded project that aims to encourage and maximise the use of green-space. In a bid to provide a … [Read more...]