Mobile dating app Clover recently analyzed data from 500,000 users to see where people were going on first dates. The results may surprise because it appears that a relaxed environment is generally preferred, with women in particular preferring to screen dates over a coffee. Key Highlights Nando’s is by far the most popular first date location Women prefer to meet at … [Read more...]
Finalists named for UK Restaurant Manager of the Year
The finalists for the prestigious 2015 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year have been unveiled. The competition – run by the Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) – will see the finalists battle it out at a tense final later this month. The six finalists Jack Cohn, general manager, Kensington Place, London William Gomis, Quaglino’s, London Christopher Kidd, … [Read more...]
Flemingate opens as East Yorkshire’s newest leisure destination
Wykeland Group’s 162,561 sq ft Flemingate, East Yorkshire’s newest shopping and leisure destination, has opened to the public. Flemingate’s line-up of brands is led by Debenhams’ flagship department store, and also includes The Entertainer, Wilko, Card Factory, and Guest & Philips, a Beverley-based jeweller. Complementing the new stores are Costa, Deli No.1, and … [Read more...]
London remains top hotel investment pick in Europe
For the second year in succession, London has been voted the most attractive hotel investment destination in Europe, according to a survey of senior hospitality industry figures by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. The survey results have been launched ahead of the 27th annual Deloitte European Hotel Investment Conference. Almost a third (31%) of respondents ranked the … [Read more...]
Smollensky’s and Jamies acquired by Isfield Investments
The sale of bar and restaurant group Kornicis, has been completed on behalf of NBGI Private Equity. The portfolio, which includes 17 bars and restaurants based primarily in the City of London, was bought by Isfield Investments for an undisclosed sum. The deal will see Isfield chief financial officer Ian Banks, formerly of Soho House join forces with incoming chief executive … [Read more...]