Starbucks agronomist Carlos Mario Rodriguez crouches down in a nursery full of coffee plants, inspecting row upon row of bright green seedlings under the azure Costa Rican sky. He has spent the last two decades helping farmers around the world on how to grow high quality, arabica coffee. This need has become more urgent for the specialty coffee industry as a result of the … [Read more...]
Bó Drake appoints Head Chef Matteo Frugone
Modern Asian restaurant Bó Drake has appointed a new Head Chef, with Matteo Frugone re-joining the kitchen having helped launch the restaurant earlier this year. Having worked at one Michelin-starred Antinè and two Michelin-starred Trussardi alla Scala in his native Italy, Frugone spent time in the kitchens at Hibiscus and Kurobuta before returning to the Bó Drake team as Head … [Read more...]
Cedar Court Hotels announces Sales and Marketing Director
Cedar Court Hotels, Yorkshire's leading independent hotel group, has appointed Tracey Ractliffe as the company's Sales and Marketing Director. Tracey will be responsible for leading Cedar Court's overall sales and marketing strategy, overseeing all aspects of marketing, strategic business partnerships and sales. She will manage a central team of four people plus the hotel … [Read more...]
Barrio Central becomes Barrio Soho
Barrio Central, one of London’s favourite late night hangouts, has re-launched as Barrio Soho following an exciting refurbishment. The new Barrio Soho will feature a new chef, a Mexican-centric food menu, and a brand new cocktail menu - while retaining the live music and party vibes for which the bar has become popular. Barrio Soho will be showcasing its new food menu, … [Read more...]
Grand Union announce new site and partnership concept
Grand Union, the well-established London bar group backed by Luke Johnson, has announced the next stage of its metamorphosis into London’s leading bar group – a new site and, with it, a new trading platform. Grand Union’s ninth site will open in Wapping E1 at Land Securities new development Thomas More Square. The 6300 sq ft site sits between the new London Docks … [Read more...]