Specialist Licensing solicitors John Gaunt and Partners report that, fFollowing the laying of a Commencement Order before Parliament, they are pleased to be able to confirm that any personal licence falling for renewal in England and Wales on or after 1 April 2015 will not now require to be renewed. This is news for which the trade has been waiting for some time and will … [Read more...]
The future starts with Panacea
Panacea II is here: doors open again on Thursday 26th March to celebrate its Second Coming - the dawn of a new era. Once synonymous with cool tan leather, honeyed onyx and polished teak paneling, the new concept couldn't be further from its former self – more revolution than evolution. The £900,000 makeover brings with it a much darker colour palette with a new central DJ … [Read more...]
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Styal gears up for opening
With little over a month to go until opening, the Clink Charity has released details of the new menu at the Clink Restaurant, HMP Styal as it prepares to open to the public on Thursday 30 April 2015. Bookings for the unique dining experience are now being taken and the team has already seen huge numbers reserve tables in a bid to be one of the first people to experience … [Read more...]
Mark Sargeant joins The Strand Dining Rooms
Mark Sargeant, the renowned TV chef, restaurateur and recipe book author, has announced he will join The Strand Dining Rooms as Chef Director this month. Sargeant, who spent 13 years working with Gordon Ramsay, including seven years as Head Chef at Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s, will introduce an entirely new Great British menu at the all-day restaurant and cocktail bar, … [Read more...]
MIDAS Awards 2015 – the winners
The Menu Innovation and Development Awards (MIDAS) 2015 were presented earlier this month, recognising the creative talents of menu development managers and group executive chefs across the multi-unit and chain restaurant sectors of the foodservice industry. The winners Asian Casual Dining: Wagamama Branded Pub Restaurant: Greene King for Eating Inn Breakfast: … [Read more...]