Located at 45 Aldwych, next to the Novello Theatre in Covent Garden, Lundenwic is a new food and speciality coffee shop from Scotchtails’ founders Dominic Hamdy and Oliver Hiam that opened on 7th August. Lundenwic serves an all-day menu of fresh salads, sandwiches and toasties, alongside speciality coffees, homemade nut milks and cold-pressed juices, which can be taken away, … [Read more...]
D&D London to launch German Gymnasium in King’s Cross
In November, D&D London is to open a series of cafés, restaurants and bars at the German Gymnasium, the newly renovated former Grade II listed gymnasium in King’s Cross. Designed by London-born architect Edward Gruning in 1865, this was the first purpose-built gym in England. Incredibly influential in the development of athletics in Britain, German Gymnasium hosted the … [Read more...]
Bridgepoint acquires tastecard and Gourmet Society Diners’ Clubs
tastecard and the Gourmet Society, the UK’s number 1 and number 2 restaurant discount card clubs, have been acquired by Bridgepoint Development Capital (‘BDC’) with management for an undisclosed sum from DIDIX, a Dutch gift card group. 10,000 UK restaurants tastecard and Gourmet Society dining clubs collectively offer discounts to members at over 10,000 restaurants across … [Read more...]
TUCO launches ground breaking training academy for caterers
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has announced the launch of the ‘TUCO Academy’, which will seek to create a fully accredited training programme designed specifically to address the training and professional development needs of caterers in Higher and Further Education. This unique initiative is being undertaken in partnership with London South Bank University … [Read more...]
Crocodile, Kangaroo & Phython – Oh My!
M Restaurants Glorious Twelfth Alternative Game Menu As the start of the game season fast approaches, M Restaurants will be asking if you are ‘game’ enough to try their alternative Glorious 12th menu, featuring an array of exotic and interesting meats including Kangaroo, Snake and Crocodile. To celebrate this truly glorious time of the year M’s talented Head Chef Jarad … [Read more...]