The best independent pizza and Italian restaurants are not where you might expect and the best supermarket pasta might surprise you. The Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association (PAPA) Awards have recognised the best in the Italian Food industry. The UK's finest Independent Italian Restaurant is Il Michelangelo in Weston-Super-Mare and the best Independent Pizza Restaurant … [Read more...]
Marriott International to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will create the world’s largest hotel company. The transaction combines Starwood’s leading lifestyle brands and international footprint with Marriott’s strong presence in the luxury … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr announces new dining experience at Le Gavroche
Michel Roux Jr and the team at Le Gavroche are to offer a new dining experience at world renowned Le Gavroche. As of January 2016, the restaurant will operate in an entirely different way on Mondays – closed to the general public but available for private and corporate hire, as well as making way for a series of unique pop-up events. New Le Gavroche experiences “We’re … [Read more...]
Fight for control of Travelodge nears end
Travelodge is currently owned by Goldman Sachs, GoldenTree Asset Management and Avenue Capital, who saved it from financial collapse back in 2012, and are now looking to sell their stake. After £100 million invested in refurbishing the Travelodge chain, sales and profits have been responding positively, assisting the timing of the sale. After the appointment of Deutsche … [Read more...]
Matt Gillan at The Pass: dining with stars
Matt Gillan’s recent ‘starring’ role in the Great British Menu has received great publicity and plaudits, but has perhaps resulted in his very real achievements at The Pass at South Lodge being temporarily overshadowed. A recent invitation from Exclusive Hotels, therefore, to visit and experience the Chef’s Table was a very welcome opportunity to sample Matt’s high end cuisine … [Read more...]