Gordon Ramsay Group, in partnership with Dining Concepts, will open its first international outpost of London House this October. London House situated on the waterfront, in the East Tsim Sha Tsui dining precinct, follows the opening of Bread Street Kitchen, another from Dining Concepts, in the Lan Kwai Fong Hotel last September. The new opening will take elements from the … [Read more...]
Time Out Love London Awards invite hospitality nominations – now!
Now in its second year, the Time Out Love London Awards are a celebration of the capital's most loved local businesses. With five categories spanning restaurants, shops, cafes & coffee shops, pubs & bars and local culture, the awards aim to reveal the hidden gems and unsung heroes in every postcode in London, with an emphasis on independent businesses. From 1 to 29 … [Read more...]
Quill names Head Chef
The wait is over and accomplished chef Curtis Stewart has been named as the Head Chef at Manchester’s fine dining restaurant and bar Quill. Mystery had surrounded the identity of the newly appointed Head Chef since the King Street venue hit the headlines this week, as news of its official opening on Friday October 30th was unveiled. Curtis is taking on the role of Head Chef … [Read more...]
Lib Dems back a cut in Tourism VAT
On 20 September, the Liberal Democrats became the first main political party to call for a cut in the rate of VAT on domestic tourism from 20% to 5%, which if adopted nationally would create 123,000 jobs and £4 billion of extra revenues for the Exchequer over 10 years. The party adopted the new policy to reduce VAT on visitor accommodation and attractions at its annual … [Read more...]
Bernardi’s brings modern Italian to Portman Village
Bernardi’s, a new modern Italian restaurant from brothers Gabriel and Marcello Bernardi, opens on 23 September in Marylebone, London. The 120-cover all-day restaurant and bar will sit on the corner of Seymour Street and Seymour Place, occupying two floors of a restored Victorian property in Portman Village. Understated sophistication of design Along with Gabriel and … [Read more...]