Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has introduced Sheraton Grand, a new premier tier that recognizes exceptional Sheraton hotels and resorts for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and guest experiences. Starwood revealed the first ten Sheraton Grand properties, which span from Bangalore to Beijing, Dubai to Edinburgh, … [Read more...]
Opus North sells Aberystwyth Hotel to Premier Inn
Opus North, the Yorkshire property development and investment company, has sold a landmark hotel on the seafront at Aberystwyth to Premier Inn Hotels for an undisclosed sum. Terms have been agreed for the sale of the flagship Bay Hotel between Opus North and Whitbread Hotels and restaurants, who own the Premier Inn brand. It is hoped that this new Premier Inn will act as … [Read more...]
Our Tweet of the Week this week is @mykitchensync
Our Tweet of the Week this week is @mykitchensync for his reply to Bloomberg Business @business when they tweeted - Chef Jason Atherton delays London opening to focus on Sydney and Dubai, @Richardvines reports @mykitchensync replied - And to find some of those elusive chefs perhaps? Made us giggle even if it is another reference to what is developing into a major … [Read more...]
End of an Era for Criterion Restaurant
The management of London’s Criterion Restaurant issued on 19 August the news of the closure of the 140 year old institution on facebook, as follows: “Dear guests, we are very sad to announce that today has been the last day of The Criterion Restaurant. “Thanks to all of you the Criterion Restaurant has been very successfully serving daily lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, … [Read more...]
Louis Louis cranks up the pizza base
An ambitious Nottingham chef is turning up the heat on the city’s already vibrant restaurant and bar scene with his unique new Pizza & Deli Emporium. Louis Gray, aka Louis Louis, is taking on a much sought after residency when he starts up his own eatery in the city; by using his love of bold flavours and cutting-edge produce, he’s aiming to give diners something a … [Read more...]