Greene King and AB InBev UK have announced that they have agreed terms for Greene King to become the national distributor for US craft beer Goose Island. The deal will give Greene King exclusive rights to distribute the Goose Island portfolio, which includes Goose Island Indian Pale Ale, Goose Island Honkers Ale and award-winning 312 Urban Wheat, to the on and off-trade in … [Read more...]
JUST EAT adds Orogo innovative collection technology
JUST EAT has acquired London-based online takeaway service Orogo, further enhancing its consumer offering. Orogo is an innovative collection only app, which enables customers to order and pay for their lunch in advance and collect at their convenience, from some of central London’s most popular restaurants – without the need to queue. Once ordered online, the customer can … [Read more...]
Home-made pasta at pace
New Italian on the block, Scarpetta, is set to offer hungry Londoners authentic classic Italian cuisine at a fast pace. This new casual dining concept, which opened on 7 July offers fresh pastas from the regions of Southern Italy, bursting with culinary tradition where food and agriculture are embedded in people’s sense of identity. Pasta’s made with semolina flour making them … [Read more...]
Artisan Bakery Paul becomes Le Restaurant de Paul
French artisan bakery and patisserie, PAUL has opened its first all-day casual dining restaurant in London. Le Restaurant de PAUL opened on what was a PAUL bakery and salon de thé on Bedford Street, Covent Garden having undergone an extensive renovation. The new all-day 65-cover casual dining restaurant opened on 15 July. Designed by Lille-based Panétude, the site will … [Read more...]
Serviced Apartment Summit growth mirrors that of the industry
The Serviced Apartment Summit was launched last year in response to industry demand, and almost doubled in size for 2014, attracting delegates and speakers from as far afield as Australia, Singapore, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the US, India and across Europe. The Summit – held on 8 and 9 July - begins with a tour of local luxury extended stay properties on the first day, and is … [Read more...]