One of South Liverpool’s most iconic buildings is set to be transformed into a new restaurant, bar and events space - almost 170 years after it was first built. Following an impressive five figure sum investment, the iconic Grade II Listed Wavertree Town Hall, which has stood proudly since 1847 and most recently ran as a pub, will undergo a series of interior renovations to … [Read more...]
Red Dog set for Lakeside
Red Dog the creator of the infamous Devastator Burger challenge, is to open its fourth outlet at Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock in Essex. The American barbeque and classic sandwich concept which began with the Red Dog Saloon and added Red Dog Sandwiches both are in Hoxton Square. It also has Red Dog South in Clapham. The group is seeking further sites in the South East. Red … [Read more...]
Robert Hunter joins The Gun as Head Chef
ETM Group has appointed Robert Hunter as Head Chef of The Gun, Docklands. Prior to The Gun, Robert was Junior Sous Chef at London’s private members’ club, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, where he worked in the Great Gallery Kitchen brushing up on his fine-dining skills and attention to detail as well as having the opportunity to create a vast repertoire of … [Read more...]
Britain’s contribution to culinary excellence recognised
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has chosen the UK to host the International Finals of the annual Young Chef of the Year Competition. The prestigious event, which attracts applications from the stars of the future, is to be held at The Manchester College in 2016, following regional and national Heats stages in over two dozen countries around the world. Hosted by countries … [Read more...]
Caffeine: EFSA estimates safe intakes
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine, in which it estimates acute and daily intakes that raise no safety concerns for the general healthy population. The opinion also advises on the consumption of caffeine from all dietary sources in combination with physical exercise, and on the possible risks of consuming … [Read more...]