The SUBWAY brand is celebrating the opening of its 2,000th store in the UK and Ireland, with a new store in the Jarman Leisure Park in Hemel Hempstead. The milestone opening highlights the more than £200m investment that SUBWAY franchisees contribute to their local economies, alongside providing over 20,000 jobs in stores across the UK and Ireland. Largest Quick Service … [Read more...]
Chilango lights up in Camden
Paul Nulty Lighting Design (PNLD) has completed the interior lighting for Chilango’s new Camden restaurant. In response to the brief, PNLD has helped drive the burrito brand's iconic interior design evolution, moving the theme from back street Mexico to a shabby-chic, motel-style aesthetic. Vivid colour, a sense of fun and a sprinkling of Latin spirit is at the heart of … [Read more...]
Achenbaum’s new luxury hotel in Shoreditch
Bouygues UK has confirmed a £26.6m contract to deliver the first UK venture for Michael Achenbaum, the man behind Gansevoort Hotel Group: a new boutique hotel set to debut in London’s fashionable Shoreditch area. The new 120-room luxury hotel will boast a rooftop pool and a lounge complex overlooking the capital’s financial district. It will also incorporate six suites, … [Read more...]
Bonhams launches its first restaurant
Bonhams, the renowned international auctioneer on New Bond Street in Mayfair, will launch its first restaurant this month, with young, talented head chef Tom Kemble (above). Tom Kemble’s pared back, modern European menu will be served alongside a well crafted wine list which, for the first time in London, will have two Masters of Wine consulting on it. Having worked in … [Read more...]
Debrett’s 500 names 20 from food and drink
For almost 250 years Debrett’s has been recognising people of influence and achievement in British society. Beginning in 1769 with the Peerage it later expanded to include People of Today, which has developed into a network of over 22,000 people across all walks of life. The Debrett’s 500 is a positive endorsement and recognition of Britain’s 500 most influential people. … [Read more...]