Coffee lovers are welcoming a new, independent coffee shop by the artisan firm of coffee roasters 200 Degrees to the city centre, situated on Nottingham’s Old Market Square. The ground floor, part of the old Flying Horse Inn dating back to 1483, has been renovated to reveal period features such as stained glass windows and wood panelling which had previously been hidden … [Read more...]
School of Wok to launch Oriental Culinary Institute
Teaching the art of Oriental and Asian cuisine in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, School of Wok announces the opening of its sister school for professionals, the Oriental Culinary Institute (OCI) on 28 November 2014. Founded and run by chef Jeremy Pang, over the past four years School of Wok has developed a number of bespoke consumer courses, to cater for a variety of … [Read more...]
Smith Hotel Awards 2014 – including the Sexiest Bedroom in the World!
It’s one of a kind, utterly seductive and positively aphrodisiacal – it’s Water Villa 5 at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Vietnam. The ocean-perched thatched hideaway was named ‘Sexiest Bedroom in the World’ at boutique hotel specialist Mr & Mrs Smith’s second annual Snith Hotel Awards vent, held on 6 November. Comedian and broadcaster Sue Perkins, BBC Radio 1 DJ Gemma … [Read more...]
Historic spa town hotel on market
Hotel property specialist Christie + Co has been appointed by The Hotel Collection to handle the sale of 4* The Palace Hotel in the spa town of Buxton, Derbyshire. Situated in five acres of landscaped gardens in the historic spa town of Buxton, this Victorian hotel is ideally located for exploring the Peak District National Park. Close to two stunning golf courses, the … [Read more...]
Peter Lederer to retire after 30 years of leadership
Diageo, the leading global premium drinks business, has paid tribute to Peter Lederer for his outstanding contribution to the company and for his leadership in Scottish civic life as he announced plans to retire. Mr Lederer will retire as a director of Diageo in Scotland and as Chairman of Gleneagles Hotel at the end of this year, bringing to a conclusion a distinguished … [Read more...]