Russell Norman and business partner Richard Beatty will open POLPO Chelsea at 81 Duke of York Square on 18 May 2015. Housed within a Georgian, grade II listed building on the West side of the square, the new restaurant will have a stripped back feel, inspired by the scruffy wine bars of Venice. Guests will enter through a heavy red velvet curtain to find a zinc topped bar … [Read more...]
Entries invited for the UK Pastry Open
The selection process to enter the next UK Pastry Open at the Restaurant Show, Monday 5th October 2015 has begun. To enter the 3rd edition of the UK Pastry Open, please send a visual portfolio of the candidate’s chosen skills for the displays and a motivation letter giving reasons why they wish to be considered for selection to pastryopen@ukclubcoupedumonde.co.uk before 30 … [Read more...]
Yates’s revitalised food and drink menu
Yates’s have revived their customer offer, in time for the warmer weather. The new food and drink menu, launching in ten of Yates’s iconic sites, is now available. The menu sees buttermilk chicken and waffles with maple syrup joining the breakfast menu alongside ‘The Cowboy’ – barbecue baked beans, bacon, chorizo and a fried egg. Meat lovers can enjoy the new buffalo … [Read more...]
Nicholas Chalmers appointed GM of Conrad London St. James
Hilton Worldwide has announced the appointment of Nicholas Chalmers as General Manager of Conrad London St. James, effective from 13 April 2015. With extensive knowledge in luxury hotel management spanning operations and revenue, Chalmers brings strong commercial insight and a wealth of leadership to the role. Chalmers joins Conrad London St. James from three years with … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s returns to Yorkshire
One of the UK’S most admired brands has made its long awaited return to Yorkshire, when the new Harry Ramsden’s officially opened its doors in Wrose Road, Shipley. The opening of the new outlet, which will of course be serving Harry’s world famous fish and chips, is the result of the partnership between Vikesh and Dimple Patel of JVP Ventures and the senior management team … [Read more...]