Loungers, the Bristol-based café/bar operator reports that it remains very much on track to reach 100 sites by the end of 2016 as it opens its 60th site, Cordero Lounge in Frome. The Frome site, which has opened today (1 April), is located in a former retail unit in the town’s Westway scheme and comprises 4,200 sq ft split over 2 floors with 160 covers internally and 50 … [Read more...]
Good to go saves 42%
The Food Waste Network reports that Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced that the hugely successful doggy bag pilot scheme "Good to Go" has been extended. More than 1,400 containers were handed out over the 8 week trial which, along with adjustments to portion sizing and menu options, resulted in an average drop in plate waste of 42% at the 16 participating … [Read more...]
Faucet Inn launches Kupp
Faucet Inn has launched the first venue of its new concept, KuPP, an all-day food, drink, coffee and retail offering this week, in the newly developed 5 Merchant Square, Paddington Basin, London. Situated on the canal, KuPP will deliver a fresh, refined and considered approach to dining out, with a philosophy around “simple things, done just right.”Drawing on inspiration … [Read more...]
British and London dining scene flies high
London has been named as one of the world’s best dining destinations, according to an annual poll by private jet lifestyle publication Elite Traveler. The UK boasts a total of eight restaurants in the Elite Traveler Top 100 Restaurants in the World, with five of these based in London: The Ledbury (12), Dinner By Heston Blumenthal (25), Restaurant Gordon Ramsay (32) and Amaya … [Read more...]
Catering Services transformed at York Hospital
York Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust is celebrating the completion of a major transformation of catering services. The Trust invested £4.3million to improve catering facilities, including a two-year rebuild of its kitchen and restaurant, and the creation of a fresh food central production unit (CPU) to prepare meals for patients. The York site has more than 700 beds and is … [Read more...]