Kouzu, the stunning new contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar in Belgravia overseen by star chef Kyoichi Kai, is fast establishing itself as one of London’s go-to destinations for fine dining with Hollywood A-listers, royalty and celebrities included among its regulars. Presenting the capital with a unique culinary experience - Japanese dining as an art form - Kouzu is … [Read more...]
Time running out to enter The National Fish & Chip Awards 2016
Businesses only have limited time left to enter The National Fish & Chip Awards 2016. With award category closing dates looming, organiser Seafish is urging fish and chip businesses up and down the country to get their entries in now. The awards challenge business owners and staff, and put successful shops on the map giving them national recognition across the industry … [Read more...]
Côte for sale?
The Sunday Times reports that bistro chain Côte is set for sale later this year, with private equity owner CBPE capital conducting a strategic review with advisers. Côte was founded in 2007 by Richard Caring, Andy Bassadone, Chris Benians, and Nick Fiddler. Only two years ago restaurant tycoon Richard Caring sold his 51% majority stake in Côte to CBPE Capital. The deal … [Read more...]
Chefs’ Forum Demo Stage stars at The London Produce Show
Last week saw The Chefs’ Forum Demo Stage host a series of cookery demonstrations at The London Produce Show, celebrating fresh produce from some of the best chefs in the country. Master Chef of Great Britain, and Chefs’ Forum Committee Member, Peter Gorton introduced each chef and compared their dish. Show visitors and members of the media were treated to a round the world … [Read more...]
London negative hotel performance in May
STR Global’s preliminary May 2015 data for London, England, indicates mostly negative hotel performance. Based on daily data from May, London reported: increases in supply (+3.3 percent) and demand (+4.1 percent); a 0.8-percent decrease in occupancy to 85.0 percent; a 10.8-percent decrease in average daily rate to GBP125.91; and a 10.1-percent decrease in revenue per … [Read more...]