Dub Jam, the innovative gourmet Caribbean beach shack experience in London, is expanding and searching for investment partners through the crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. Scalable concept This scalable restaurant bar concept that combines tasty, gourmet Caribbean food with lively rum-bar and reggae-infused cocktails has reached a pivotal point in its growth strategy and … [Read more...]
London pubs to be protected in London’s official planning policy
Local pubs will be protected, for the first time, in the Mayor’s final planning policy for London. The document, set to be approved by the London Assembly on 6 February, encourages boroughs to develop policies to ‘protect’ as well as ‘retain, manage and enhance’ public houses. This follows the publication of ‘Keeping Local’, a recent report showing that London lost over 400 … [Read more...]
Say “konbanwa” to Broadgate’s Beer & Buns
Satisfying London’s growing hunger for Japanese izakaya style eating and drinking is an exciting new East London pop-up – Beer & Buns. Hungry hirata bun lovers and Japanese craft beer enthusiasts will be in their element with the pillow-soft steamed buns on offer and the UK’s largest selection of Japanese craft beers all served in a unique setting. Located upstairs @ K10 … [Read more...]
Retro Bistrot in Teddington welcomes new Head Chef
With a name like Francois Fayd’Herbe de Maudave he was destined to work his culinary magic in a fine French restaurant. Francois has joined the award-winning Retro Bistrot in Teddington, SW London as Head Chef, working alongside the owner and maitre d’, flamboyant Frenchman, Vincent Gerbeau. Francois’s professional background includes working at England’s oldest French … [Read more...]
SMG Europe makes strategic UK catering acquisition
SMG Europe, the owner of Manchester Arena (pictured above) and the First Direct Arena in Leeds, has acquired event catering and hospitality specialist, CGC Events Ltd. SMG SMG is a worldwide leader in venue management and, along with its US base, is working on projects throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and Australasia. The business has a strong foothold in both the … [Read more...]