Tragus Group, one of the UK’s largest casual dining operators, has announced a reorganisation of its business to secure an optimal capital and operational structure, provide the necessary capital to revitalise its core brands, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, and ensure a long-term sustainable future for the business. Key Highlights The Group’s owners have agreed a financial … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon’s The Flying Chariot for T2
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon opened its new pub at Heathrow Airport on 4 June, with the creation of 50 new jobs, and after a £1.9 million spend on developing the outlet, at the new Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal. The Wetherspoon pub, which will be called The Flying Chariot, will be Wetherspoon’s sixth pub at Heathrow and it will be managed by Steve Baldwin. The pub takes … [Read more...]
Edwardian Group London: leading hotels in Business Responsibility
H&C News recently reported (see link at foot) on ideas developed by Host at Edwardian Group London (EGL) which have helped the luxury hospitality group cut CO2 emissions at its properties by more than 16%. Its efforts have also been recognised with Green Tourism for London Gold Awards, as well as Two Star Sustainability Champion status with the Sustainable Restaurant … [Read more...]
Imbibe Live launches UK film premiere
Imbibe Live launches UK film premiere of Somm and Imbibe’s £5,000 Sommelier Challenge to complete its unrivalled 2014 wine programme On Tuesday 1st July, leading on-trade drinks exhibition Imbibe Live will host the UK premiere of Jason Wiseman’s film Somm in association with Wines from Rioja. Joined by the director himself, 75 of the UK’s top sommeliers and Master Sommeliers … [Read more...]
Chocolate Dessert Master Class
'Chocolate is a typically sweet, usually brown, food preparation of Theobroma cacao seeds, roasted and ground, often flavoured, as with vanilla.' Would you like to learn mor than a definition? With Fine Art of Dining you certainly will! We offer Chocolate Master Classes for everyone, our open kitchen is based only few minutes from Hitchin train station. We use all brand new … [Read more...]