Peach-flavoured milk, butter with maple syrup, gluten-free dishes, ginger blossom-flavoured drinks, and the chilli-based flavouring sriracha were just some of the new foods on taste for the first time at this year’s National Restaurant Association (NRA) show in Chicago. The NRA is one of the world’s biggest food and drink trade shows, and is traditionally the launch-pad for … [Read more...]
Young’s results support ambitions for growth
Young & Co has reported preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 31 March 2014, showing a strong performance with revenue up 8.8%; adjusted operating profit up 14.9%; growth in accommodation sales (RevPAR up £2.76); the acquisition of 2 managed and 3 tenanted pubs; and net debt reduction. Stephen Goodyear, Chief Executive of Young’s, commented: “This was another … [Read more...]
The Landmark London appoints Sarah Baptiste as Sales and Marketing Director
The Landmark London has appointed Sarah Baptiste as Sales and Marketing Director for the five star luxury hotel. Sarah has been a member of the Landmark London team since 2001 when she joined as Assistant Director of Sales, overseeing the corporate market, and has worked as Director of Sales until this most recent appointment. Sarah’s career history in the hospitality … [Read more...]
Rowen Babe joins Chelsea’s ‘The Henry Root’
Chelsea bistro and bar The Henry Root has appointed new Head Chef, Rowen Babe. Joining the team from New Zealand, Chef Babe brings with him a new casual all-day café culture style of dining from breakfast right through to dinner. Convivial, friendly neighbourhood bar and bistro Chef Babe’s approach is to create a more convivial, friendly neighbourhood bar and bistro. His … [Read more...]
Focus on Brighton: leisure developments and opportunities
Brighton may have been trying to shrug off its image as “London by the Sea” since receiving City status in 2001. However, Brighton’s proximity to the capital is certainly of considerable benefit, and the city is a positive hive of activity. Here, the Fleurets team provides an overview of the Brighton scene, identifying the projects, developments - and … [Read more...]