The Good Hotel Guide 2016: Great Britain and Ireland, published 5 October 2015, celebrates the best of Britain’s booming hotel industry. Co-edited by Adam Raphael and Desmond Balmer, the Guide is an unbiased selection of the best hotels, inns and B&Bs with personality and character across the UK and Ireland. This year’s 2016 Guide features 419 main entries, 16 Editor’s … [Read more...]
Hogs Back marks England’s despair with Mourning Glory
Following the England team’s painful exit from the Rugby World Cup, Hogs Back Brewery has created new branding for its seasonal ale brewed for the tournament. Pubs stocking Hogs Back England’s Glory are being sent new pump clips renaming the 4.4% ABV golden beer ‘Mourning Glory’. Hog’s Back Brewery managing director Rupert Thompson said, “As soon as the shock of England’s … [Read more...]
The Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2015 – the Winners
The Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, now in its seventh year, is the only Awards in the world dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces. This covers every imaginable space, from ships to airports, museums to burger vans, and from revered Michelin-starred establishments to the fleeting dynamism of pop-ups. Judged by a panel of some of the most influential … [Read more...]
‘Hold Your Nerve’ on Christmas pricing
Operators ordering essential seasonal produce such as turkeys have room for negotiation with suppliers thanks to lower costs this year, advises buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. ‘Hold your nerve’ is a key message in the newly-published Autumn 2015 edition of the Lynx Purchasing Market Forecast. Lynx managing director John Pinder said, “Most hotels, restaurants and pubs have … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay and Clare Smyth announce new venture
Gordon Ramsay and Clare Smyth have announced a new partnership. After 11 years at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Clare’s role has evolved within the Group and now, with the backing of Gordon Ramsay, she is seeking a new location in London to set up an independent restaurant. Matt Abe who has been Head Chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Royal Hospital Road for two years, and … [Read more...]