To celebrate the arrival of Chef Gareth Bowen, the new Executive Chef at Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, the hotel has added a stylish Chef’s Market Table in the hotel’s TĪNG Restaurant on Level 35. Chef Bowen will offer a seasonal four course menu at the new table championing fine local ingredients and cooking in tune with the seasons, with fresh produce chosen from Borough … [Read more...]
High street chains need to up their game as survey reveals the uk as a nation of adventurous eaters
New research conducted by Brasserie Blanc, Raymond Blanc’s 17-strong group of French brasseries headed up by CEO Mark Derry, revealed a demand for high street restaurants to up their game when it comes to the dishes on menus. Respondents deemed food from many high street restaurants far too basic and expressed a want for more adventurous dishes such as game and offal. Ahead … [Read more...]
Hat-trick of accolades for iconic hotel
Iconic Newquay hotel and spa, The Headland, has begun the New Year by collecting a hat-trick of awards and accolades. There has been much cause for celebration at the hotel and spa, which overlooks the beautiful Fistral Beach in Cornwall, as it received the Silver 4 AA Star Award – recognising a superior level of service and hospitality, an AA Rosette for the quality of its … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s to create 100 New Jobs with Tower investment
As the result of a £2,000,000 investment by Harry Ramsden’s, the world famous fish and chip brand is currently working with the local council and Merlin Entertainment to create its “Flagship of the North” within Blackpool Tower. The iconic British brand is set to relocate its staff and operation to much larger premises within the landmark Blackpool venue - a move which will … [Read more...]
James Durrant joins Bluebird Chelsea as Executive Head Chef
D&D London is delighted to announce the appointment of James Durrant to the position of Executive Head Chef at Bluebird Chelsea, the iconic King’s Road restaurant. Durrant has an impressive 18 years’ experience working in the hospitality industry, most notably as a protégé of Gordon Ramsay and the Executive Chef of Jason Atherton's Maze and Maze Grill. Originally from … [Read more...]