Itihaas Restaurant has been crowned ‘Most Authentic Indian Dining Establishment – Birmingham’ at this year’s LUX Hospitality Awards’; proving that it is yet again the hot choice for critics. The annual LUX Hospitality Awards celebrate the best in the business, from restaurants and hotels, to tourist attractions and entertainment venues. Itihaas, which has a restaurant on … [Read more...]
Historic Royal Mile School Building Set to Be Transformed into Luxury Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
An historic former school building next to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is to be converted into a spectacular boutique hotel and restaurant as part of the £150 million New Waverley development currently transforming the city’s Old Town. The C-listed red sandstone Canongate Venture building, one of Edinburgh’s last remaining ‘School Board’ designs of the late-Victorian era, will … [Read more...]
Tortilla opens Scotland debut at SilverBurn
Hammerson announces the opening of Tortilla, the first restaurant in Scotland for the popular Mexican themed dining brand, at Silverburn shopping centre in Glasgow. Located at the entrance of the 100,000 sq ft leisure extension, Tortilla’s 127sqm and 58 cover restaurant officially launched on June 20. Tortilla was launched in 2007, bringing burritos and tacos to London, by … [Read more...]
Costa MD goes back to store to showcase Barista hospitality skills
Ahead of schools breaking up for the summer and students hunting for their first job, Costa, the nation’s favourite coffee shop, has revealed a new Costa Careers YouTube series, starring Jason Cotta, recently appointed Managing Director of Costa UK and Ireland. The ‘Boss vs Barista’ film, which is one of four films in the YouTube series, sees Jason Cotta take time out of his … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan acquires Corney & Barrow Bars Limited
It has been announced today that Drake & Morgan, the bar and restaurant group, backed by mid-market private equity firm, Bowmark Capital, has acquired Corney & Barrow Bars Limited for an undisclosed sum. Corney & Barrow Bars launched as a City-based collection of premium wine bars in 1983. The group operates 11 bars – ten under the C&B name and the … [Read more...]