To add to Tesco’s woes, Harris + Hoole has reported a substantial loss of £12.8 million in its annual accounts. Reported sales were of £6.6m for the year to 23 February. The company closed six outlets earlier this year as it rationalised its portfolio, and says that the results represent a high investment period for the business which is rapidly expanding with 18 outlets … [Read more...]
Pennethorne’s Cafe Bar at Somerset House
Levy Restaurants UK has opened the new Pennethorne’s Cafe bar at Somerset House. Pennethorne’s is named after Sir James Pennethorne, a 19th century English architect who designed the Somerset House New Wing in which the new cafe bar resides. The 85-cover Pennethorne’s Cafe Bar is inspired by Pennethorne’s travels across Europe during the Grand Tour. The menu brings … [Read more...]
Josh Katz to open Berber & Q in spring 2015
Josh Katz will open his first restaurant, Berber & Q, a Middle Eastern and North African grill house, within the railway arches of Haggerston, in Spring 2015. Formerly at Galvin Bistrot de Luxe, Ottolenghi and Zest, Josh has taken influence for Berber & Q from all over - London, Marrakesh, Istanbul, Tel Aviv and New York. Josh has extensively explored Mangal … [Read more...]
ISS and Leeds City College join forces to nurture talent
The ISS Academy of Excellence has launched as a partnership with Leeds City College and ISS Food and Hospitality. The Academy of Excellence provides a bespoke training programme for students who are passionate about working in the catering and hospitality industry. The partnership and course was celebrated with a special dinner to mark the official Academy launch. Hosted at … [Read more...]
YO! Sushi and Disney UK join forces
YO! Sushi, the leading iconic Japanese restaurant group, and Disney UK have joined forces to create six new children’s bento box meals inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next action packed animated blockbuster Big Hero 6, which topped the US charts on its opening following worldwide rave reviews. The film, released in UK and Ireland cinemas from 30 January, is the … [Read more...]