After a very successful twelve years, the award winning and critically acclaimed French restaurant Racine closed its doors on Friday 9 January 2015. Chef Patron Henry Harris has sold the business and has resigned as its director with immediate effect. An increase in running costs and a rapidly shifting residential demographic in the Knightsbridge area has resulted in a … [Read more...]
Opening time at The Boleyn
West Ham United are launching The Boleyn, a dedicated bar for Hammers supporters at the Club's magnificent new Stadium on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. An exclusive yet informal bar located in the West Stand of the Stadium, The Boleyn will combine the camaraderie and atmosphere of a favourite pre-match pub with the convenience of being seconds from halfway line seats on … [Read more...]
Punch Taverns markets 21 pubs with Fleurets
Leisure property specialist Fleurets is offering on the market 21 new letting opportunities on behalf of Punch Taverns. The properties, which span from Selby to Falmouth and Canterbury to Swansea, are all available on new leases. The properties range from town centre pubs to village pubs with letting accommodation and, in many instances, major investment is planned by Punch … [Read more...]
New York Times singles out Manchester
The New York Times has singled out Manchester as the only UK entry in its prestigious annual list of Places to Go 2015. The city ranks number 26 out of 52 destinations that the publication considers to be most worthy of travel from the United States. The list is an eclectic combination of lesser-known places as well as those that offer a new reason to visit in … [Read more...]
D&D London announces record Christmas trading
D&D London, owner and operator of restaurants in London, Leeds, Paris, New York and Tokyo and the 80 bedroom South Place Hotel in London, has announced today its revenues for December: Highest ever Christmas revenues Overall revenues up 14% year on year UK like for like revenues up 10% year on year Des Gunewardena, Chairman and CEO of D&D London, … [Read more...]