It was at the Red Caffe, a tiny student bar in the Campo Santa Margarita in the heart of the Dorsoduro district of Venice, that Russell Norman had a revelation. Standing at the bar lined with cool tattooed kids, drink in hand, and relishing what he calls ‘the greatest single slice of Venetian life’, he discovered the Spritz, and immediately knew that the signature aperitif at … [Read more...]
Seafood Festival set for perfect catch
Final preparations are being made for the Midland Hotel’s inaugural Seafood Festival taking place on Morecambe’s waterfront on the first weekend of July. The town’s art-deco masterpiece is all set to play host to a sumptuous celebration of all the finest fare that UK waters have to offer. Organised by English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, the festival showpiece … [Read more...]
Keep it fresh, keep it local – Celebrating a summer of fresh, local food at Macdonald Hotels
Many group hotels lose their individualism because they are homogenised. As the UK’s largest independent hotel group, Macdonald Hotels works hard to ensure that they bring to life the local area’s best flavours. As the group celebrates the wonderful food pairing of British strawberries and Champagne across its hotels this month, Macdonald Hotels group executive chef Keith … [Read more...]
Trend To Use Hotel Rooms During The Day On The Rise In Bristol
One of Bristol’s leading four-star hotels has seen a rise in the number of people booking a room for day time use only. The trend which allows guests to book a room from 11am through to around 6pm is becoming increasingly popular especially for business travellers looking to get some rest while on the road, those who work nights or those who need a place for interviews or … [Read more...]
Taco Bell UK to open tenth restaurant
Taco Bell, the world’s largest Mexican-style restaurant chain, is opening its tenth UK outlet at Meridian Point in Cleethorpes on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. To celebrate the occasion, the first 100 customers on opening day will score an exclusive ‘Cleethorpes First 100’ T-Shirt for free with their order! As the global leader in Mexican food, Taco Bell strives to bring … [Read more...]