Just eight months after opening in London’s East end, the success of Qbic Hotel London City has led to an acceleration of its expansion plans, to include four new sites over the next two years, with a focus on the capital. The hotel’s unique concept, paired with low outlay costs, a strong business model and competitive return on investment, has fast tracked Qbic’s projected … [Read more...]
The Ambrette Restaurant opens in Canterbury
Dev Biswal, chef patron of The Ambrette award-winning restaurants in Margate and Rye, has opened The Ambrette @ Canterbury- with more openings on the horizon. The TV chef, who champions a ‘curry-free menu’ of south Indian style dishes utilising locally sourced seasonal ingredients with a modern twist, has secured the site of the former Beer Cart Arms in the city … [Read more...]
Brasserie Zedel celebrates Bastille Day
BastilleDayisthe name given in English-speaking countriesto the FrenchNational Day,commonly known in France asle quatorze juillet(the fourteenth ofJuly). And, naturally, Brasserie Zedel in London knows how to celebrate such an occasion. For the second yearrunning, anyone who came to eat at Brasserie Zédelafter5pmon14July wearing astripyblue& white Breton shirt and a … [Read more...]
Lifetime achievement award for Vivreau’s Stephen Charles
As part of the ACE Sustains awards created by the Association of Catering Excellence (ACE), a lifetime achievement award has been presented to Stephen Charles, Managing Director of Vivreau, in recognition of his contribution to sustainability across the hospitality sector. Vivreau is a privately owned company, founded in the late 1980's as a family business by Stephen … [Read more...]
Ace Hotel London Shoreditch announces new Executive Chef
Ace Hotel London Shoreditch & Hoi Polloi have appointed Simom Gregory as new executive chef. Simon joins the team at 100 Shoreditch High Street in August 2014 and will oversee kitchens throughout the hotel including Hoi Polloi, a modernist Brasserie run by the team behind Bistrotheque, and the newly opened 7th Floor private dining and event spaces. He brings a wealth … [Read more...]