Selfridges and restaurateur Des McDonald will re-open Forest Restaurant and Bar on the 24th March 2016 – with a new look and feel along with a Spring inspired menu bringing an abundance of fresh, locally grown, foraged ingredients, championing and celebrating the finest British produce. This Spring, Forest will transport diners high above the chaotic streets of London to a … [Read more...]
Starwood tells Marriott, Anbang has a “Superior Proposal”
Marriott International has been informed by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, and Starwood has announced publicly, that the Starwood Board of Directors has determined that it considers an Anbang consortium proposal to acquire Starwood to be a “Superior Proposal” to Marriott’s existing merger agreement with Starwood. Starwood has further informed Marriott that it … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay Group appoints George Lyon as Head Chef of London House
London House’s Head Chef, George Lyon, stood out from his peers early on. Employing his exceptional skills in fish dishes to enhance the specials menu at Pinnochios restaurant, he quickly became a force within the ranks, unafraid to experiment with flavours, ingredients and styles across the board. After honing his skills as Chef de Partie at Lemon Tree Trattoria, George … [Read more...]
The six national finalists announced of the Roux Scholarship 2016
The names of the six chefs who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2016 have been announced. They are: Martin Carabott, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London Ben Champkin, L'Enclume, Cartmel, Cumbria Scott Dineen, Goldman Sachs, (BaxterStorey), London Harry Guy, Eden Hotel Collection, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Paul Matthews, Fieldfisher, … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants UK welcomes new members to the team
55 new managers were welcomed to the senior team of Levy Restaurants UK, the market-leading hospitality provider for sports, leisure, stadia and arenas, at its recent annual management academy. The Levy management academy, in its sixth year in the UK, has become an integral part of a warm introduction to the Levy team, with the main aim to provide tools for the new business … [Read more...]