As the Roux Family launch the Roux Scholarship 2020, they are delighted to announce that Sweden’s first three-star Michelin chef Björn Frantzén joins the competition as Honorary President of Judges. Chef Frantzén has held three Michelin stars since 2018 and will be hosting last Roux Scholarship 2019 winner Spencer Metzger for his three-month stage from January. Frantzén, one … [Read more...]
North Bar sell traditional English gastro pub to focus on wet led business
North Bar have announced that they have agreed the sale of The Cross Keys, a traditional English gastro pub dating back to 1802, to the new independent Water Lane Pub Company. The growth of North Brewing Co has lead directors John Gyngell and Christian Townsley to take the decision to focus on their brewery and wet led sites. All staff from The Cross Keys will be guaranteed … [Read more...]
Reuben Brothers confirm Central Bank of Italy site acquisition for Corinthia Hotels partnership
The Reuben Brothers have acquired the former seat of the Central Bank of Italy on Parliament Square Rome and entered into contractual arrangements with Corinthia Hotels, the five-star hotel portfolio, to develop, lease and operate it as an ultra-luxury hotel. Plans are in hand for the conversion of the 7,500 m2 property into a luxury destination, featuring, in addition to … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern to open in 2020
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced this week that it will manage and rebrand an existing hotel on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. The property is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will reopen as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern at the end of 2020. The iconic Hotel Palace Luzern first opened in 1906 and is located in the heart of the city, on the shores of … [Read more...]
19th century pub looks to 21st century Crowdfunding to reopen
Built in 1813, The Cat and Fiddle is an iconic pub between Cheshire and Buxton situated in an extremely remote location, but none the less favoured by walkers and cyclists. Trading was always been a struggle in the winter months, and as a consequence in 2015, the landlord locked the doors for what seemed to be the very last time. Following months of careful planning, local … [Read more...]