Union Hanover Securities has submitted its planning application for a £100m plus dual hotel scheme at Stratford City, East Village E20. The New York-based Grzywinski + Pons Architects-designed Penny Brook development consists of a 137-bed Adagio and a 249-bed destination boutique hotel called the Penny Brook. It includes a 530 sq m ground floor restaurant, a 110 sq m ground … [Read more...]
Stone Manor Hotel acquired by Hogarths
Four-star Stone Manor Hotel has been acquired by Helena and Andy Hogarth, who own Hogarths Hotel & Restaurant in Four Ashes Road, Dorridge. All 120 members of staff at the 1920s Tudor-style property will retain their jobs at the hotel in Stone, near Kidderminster, which will be re-named the Hogarths Stone Manor, and work will start on some improvements in some of the 56 … [Read more...]
Burnt ends and French dip sandwiches become eating out food trends
Charred meat cut from a barbecued brisket, known as ‘burnt ends’, are becoming one of the emerging trends in the UK’s high street restaurants, according to foodservice expert Horizons in its latest Menu Trends survey, which tracks the menu changes of high street restaurants, pubs, quick service outlets and hotels. Burnt ends go mainstream According to the survey, burnt … [Read more...]
Authentic Pub Co takes over ‘Dragon’ format
Managed pub operator Authentic Pub Co is expanding with the acquisition of a pair of former Orchid Pub Company sites in Surrey, taking its total estate to six. The two new pubs trade under the successful ‘Dragon’ format, combining a local pub with a Thai restaurant and takeaway. They are the Norbiton & Dragon at Norbiton and the White Lyon & Dragon at … [Read more...]
Don’t miss the boat! 8,000 free tickets to Scotland’s Islands
Eight thousand people are being given the chance to enjoy a free return trip to one of 23 islands in Scotland as part of a special VisitScotland competition. Brilliant Island Moments After the overwhelming success of Brilliant Island Moments last year, VisitScotland has once again teamed up with Caledonian MacBrayne and Serco NorthLink Ferries to encourage people to … [Read more...]