Founded in Japan in 1985, legendary Japanese ramen specialist Ippudo is to open its flagship European restaurant in London this September. Located in Central St Giles, Ippudo will offer Londoners many of the same signature dishes that has seen it become one of the most popular ramen restaurants in Japan as well as in Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong and Manhattan, where … [Read more...]
Malton’s Iconic Town Hall seeks operator
Following a sympathetic refurbishment by Fitzwilliam Malton Estate, Malton’s iconic Grade II listed Town Hall has been restored to its former grandeur and is now available for a business seeking to open in Malton’s town centre. The property, which occupies the most prominent position in the centre of the historic market town, has been sensitively restored with a total … [Read more...]
Yorks and NE hotel market mirrors national trend
The hotel market in Yorkshire and the North East is experiencing an increase in transactional activity, due to rising levels of confidence and greater availability of debt. To-date, Colliers International’s 2014 transactions are up 50 per cent compared to the same period last year, reflecting the national trend of mounting investment in hotel assets. The upsurge in hotel … [Read more...]
Heron Plaza site sold to UOL Group for £97m
Heron International, the property investment company, has sold Heron Plaza, its prime development site on Bishopsgate in the City of London, to UOL Group Limited (‘UOL’) for £97m. Heron Plaza will be UOL’s first major development in London. UOL is a leading real estate company in Singapore with a diversified portfolio of investment and development properties, hotels and … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon scores high in hygiene
A total of 747 Wetherspoon pubs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have gained the maximum five rating in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Hygiene Rating Scheme which highlights hygiene standards in pubs and restaurants. This represents 91 per cent of the 816 Wetherspoon pubs listed on the FSA website. In addition Wetherspoon has 62 pubs with a four rating and seven … [Read more...]