Earlier this month, Her Majesty the Queen, Prime Minister Theresa May and President Donald Trump led tributes at the UK’s National Commemorative Event that marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. More than 300 veterans, members of the royal family, heads of state and 3,000 distinguished guests gathered on Portsmouth’s Southsea … [Read more...]
Your personal menu development demonstration awaits you
The Equip Line demonstration kitchen has a number of new additions to its already extensive portfolio of catering equipment from the best brands in the business. You are invited to arrange your own personal demonstration to meet your individual menu requirements. Menu development is a constant process at Equip Line, we are always on the lookout for equipment … [Read more...]
First Restaurant Group expands London Pub & Rooms Portfolio
First Restaurant Group has opened its sixth site, The Hayden, on Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill, sitting alongside The Waterway and The Summerhouse in Maida Vale and three pubs with rooms - The One Tun in Farringdon, The Clerk & Well in Clerkenwell, The Grafton Arms in Fitzrovia. The latest venue is spread across four floors with a 60-cover ground floor pub and … [Read more...]
The Italian Job 50th Anniversary Celebrations at Royal Lancaster London
The Italian Job is best known for Michael Caine’s illustrious character ‘Charlie Croker’ and car chases through Turin. However, the film also featured Royal Lancaster London, where Croker celebrates his release from prison. In the 1960s, the recently opened hotel was alive and swinging, with The Beatles celebrating their after-party for the release of … [Read more...]
Birmingham’s Martineau Galleries, planning underway for a new city centre hotel, restaurants and cafes
Hammerson, which owns and manages Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central, has today set out its vision for the regeneration of Martineau Galleries in Birmingham City Centre, the first major scheme to be brought forward as part of its City Quarters concept. City Quarters will create vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods beyond pure retail to curate and deliver homes, workspace, … [Read more...]