With Chocolate Week upon us, H&C News is delighted to present this timely recipe! Piquet in London’s Fitzrovia is a joint venture between restaurateur André Blais and chef, Allan Pickett, (former head chef at Plateau, Aviator, Galvin Bistro de Luxe and Orrery). The 98 cover restaurant brings together the culinary cultures of France and England and the seasonal menu … [Read more...]
Greggs reports continued strong sales performance for Q3
Greggs has reported good trading in the third quarter, delivering increased sales while controlling costs. In the 13 weeks to 3 October 2015 like-for-like sales in shops grew by 4.9 per cent against strong comparatives, slightly ahead of expectations. In the year to date like-for-like sales have increased by 5.6 per cent. Total sales grew by 5.0 per cent in the 13 weeks and … [Read more...]
AA announces new Red Star Awards
Some of the country’s top hotels are celebrating after being awarded new AA Red Stars at the AA Hospitality Awards. The AA has been rating and recommending hotels for over 100 years and each year it selects the best hotels in each rating. These selected Inspectors’ Choice hotels stand out as the very best in the British Isles, regardless of style, and are identified by Red … [Read more...]
Paramount Hotel and Turks Head, Dublin for sale
The Paramount Hotel and Turks Head, Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 is being brought to the market by CBRE Hotels. The high profile business is offered for sale by private treaty, as a going concern, seeking offers in excess of €15m. The Paramount Hotel and Turks Head includes 66 well appointed en suite bedrooms, a vibrant and comprehensive food and beverage … [Read more...]
GM for new Mr Fogg’s Tavern, Covent Garden
With a career that spans venues in all corners of London, James Eaton has now been appointed General Manager of the Inception Group’s latest opening, Mr Fogg’s Tavern in Covent Garden, launching this month. James will be looking after the property of Jules Verne’s fictional character, Philieas Fogg, left to him by his late Aunt Gertrude. James’s rich experience of running … [Read more...]