Pub brand Flaming Grill is on the search for football teams that are more Sunday League zero than Premiership hero as it aims to crown the UK’s worst football teams. Best ‘worst’ teams Whether it is an 11-a-side or a 5-a-side, the four best ‘worst’ teams will be chosen from entrants across the UK to compete head-to-head in a football match for the chance to win a year’s … [Read more...]
Mario Ovsenjak for Prince Regent Hotel, Chigwell
Born and raised in Croatia, it’s fair to say Mario Osvenjak has seen plenty of the world, especially when you consider he began his career in hospitality on a Caribbean Cruise Line. Following his return to dry land, Mario first ventured to London in roles of Cluster F&B Manager for Thistle Hotels across their Royal Trafalgar and Piccadilly properties, before continuing … [Read more...]
Clubhouse Group expands MK presence with Parkside House Hotel
Mercure Parkside House Hotel in Milton Keynes has been sold by specialist property adviser Christie + Co on behalf of an undisclosed investor. The 49-bedroom hotel has been acquired by Nazim Manji of the Clubhouse Group for an undisclosed sum, but it was marketed at a guide price of £2.6 million. The Clubhouse Group owns hotels under management in Europe as well as The … [Read more...]
From two to three – porky’s bbq ships into BOXPARK
Confirming that the British public’s love of deep south BBQ continues apace, porky’s has opened a third restaurant in London’s BOXPARK pop-up mall in hipster central - Shoreditch. porky’s bbq BOXPARK features authentic Memphis-style meats and smokin’ hot soul food together with Americana-inspired cocktails and an impressive range of bourbons, rye whiskies and craft beers, … [Read more...]
Jackson + Rye arrives in Richmond
Building on successes in Soho and nearby Chiswick, New York style restaurant, café and bar Jackson + Rye has opened in Richmond on Heron Square. Open for breakfast and brunch through to lunch, dinner and everything in between, Jackson + Rye offers stateside signatures alongside American-inspired cocktails and a wide range of rye whiskeys and bourbons. Prime … [Read more...]