Five-star Edinburgh hotel, The Chester Residence, has been named as the ‘No1 Luxury Hotel in the UK’ and the ‘7th Best Luxury Hotel in Europe’ in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015. The awards are in their 13th year and honour the world’s most outstanding properties in categories including Top Hotels, Bargain, B&Bs and Inns, Family, Luxury, Romance, and … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay loses £1 million + in court room battle
Gordon Ramsay has lost his High Court battle over being held personally liable for the rent on the York & Albany pub near Regent’s Park in north London. The pub was leased when his father-in-law Christopher Hutcheson was still working in Ramsay’s restaurant organisation, but Ramsay said his signature had been forged – using a ghost writer machine - on the document which … [Read more...]
Reaping the rewards of Chip Week 2015
It’s not long before Chip Week (16-22 February 2015) officially gets underway, so now is the time for chefs and caterers to prepare for one of the biggest events in the chipping calendar. Chip Week, a long-established promotional week run by the Potato Council, provides a fantastic opportunity for owners and operators of chip shops, pubs, restaurants and other catering … [Read more...]
Giggling Squid – Bristol and Salisbury opening dates
Giggling Squid, the restaurant chain, has reported a much increased turnover as it gears up to become the UK’s first national Thai chain. Sales rose to £4,546,747 in the year to 31 March 2014, up from £2,710,638 in 2013. Giggling Squid, currently operates 10 successful venues across the South and Midlands, and announced provisional opening dates for two further restaurants … [Read more...]
K West goes back to Rock ‘N’ Roll Roots
Bowie, Madonna, Iggy Pop - some of the greatest music icons are masters of reinvention.... so K West Hotel & Spa has decided to follow suit. The hotel has recently undergone a dramatic interior refurbishment designed to reflect its rich music heritage and history of musicians playing and staying at the hotel. Formerly the BBC Building Kensington House in the 60s, an … [Read more...]