Taillevent Paris, the Gardinier family-owned group behind the iconic two-Michelin starred Le Taillevent, has opened the doors to Les 110 de Taillevent London, a unique 70 seated wine and food matching brasserie, in Cavendish Square, London. Featuring a hundred and ten wines by the glass, paired with contemporary and seasonal French dishes, guests will experience the spirit of … [Read more...]
Amaris Hospitality appoints new MD to Jurys Inn
Amaris Hospitality, the leading hotel investment and hospitality group, has appointed Jason Carruthers as Managing Director of Jurys Inn. Carruthers will take up his role in early January 2016 and will be responsible for the management of the Jurys Inn hotel chain and continuing its strong performance. Working closely with the Amaris Hospitality management team, and … [Read more...]
Craig Jackson is Northcote’s new General Manager
Acorn Award winner Craig Jackson has been promoted from hotel manager to general manager at Northcote, the four-red-AA star, 26-bedroom hotel in Langho, Lancashire, which has undergone a £7m expansion and refurbishment over the past three years. Craig Jackson, 27, has worked for the Northcote Leisure Group for 10 years, when he joined Ribble Valley Inns as a part-time waiter … [Read more...]
The Lighterman set to open early 2016 on Granary Square, King’s Cross
New pub, dining room and bar, The Lighterman, is opening in early 2016 on Granary Square, King’s Cross. Spanning the entire eastern side of the square, the brand new standalone building is the second venue from Open House. It will offer all-day drinking and dining across three floors, with outside seating overlooking both Regent’s Canal and Granary Square. Located on … [Read more...]
F**k the rules: BrewDog’s James Watt launches “Business For Punks”
James Watt, the co-founder of Scotland’s largest independent brewery, BrewDog, yesterday launched his first book, Business For Punks, at BrewDog’s new Soho Bar in London’s Poland Street. The book is intended to inspire entrepreneurs and to challenge traditional business ‘rules’, and James lays out the foundations for starting, growing and ‘kicking ass’ at whatever venture … [Read more...]