glh Hotels has today announced that they have removed all plastic straws from their 17 properties. Over the last 12 months, nearly 400,000 plastic straws were used by London's largest hotel operator, which will now all be replaced by paper straws in all of their bars and restaurants. This is the latest green initiative to be introduced to glh Hotels, alongside other … [Read more...]
Cyrus Todiwala issues final call for entries to Zest Quest Asia 2019
With the deadline only 3 weeks away, Cyrus Todiwala is urging colleges across the UK to submit their entries to Zest Quest Asia 2019, the student competition designed to recognise and celebrate excellence in Asian cookery and cuisine. Now on its sixth year, Zest Quest Asia was founded by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, owners of Café Spice Namaste and Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, in … [Read more...]
The National Chef and Young National Chef of the Year winners announced
Eight months after the Craft Guild of Chefs began its hunt for the most up and coming chef in the UK, Kuba Winkowski, head chef from The Feathered Nest Inn has been crowned the new The National Chef of the Year. Kuba served a menu of Native Lobster, Oyster Emulsion, Celery, Sea Herbs Buttermilk followed by Yorkshire Grouse, Cabbage, Foie Gras, Quince, Celeriac, Seeds and … [Read more...]
Hippo Inns to open 12th London pub this November
Hippo Inns, an EI Group PLC managed investment business, founded by Rupert Clevely, is set to open its twelfth pub, The White Haus, this November on Farringdon Street. The 3,800 square ft, 160-cover pub sits on the site of the former White Swan pub and will be an alpine-themed all-day eating, drinking and entertainment venue. The three-storey building features a ground … [Read more...]
Vapiano Tower Bridge confirms 26th October open date
Vapiano has confirmed its new Tower Bridge restaurant will open on Friday 26th October at the new One Tower Bridge development - a new dining destination located next to the iconic London landmark. Every dish at Vapiano is freshly cooked and customisable to suit individual tastes and specific dietary requirements, with main courses fresh pasta dishes, pizzas, homemade … [Read more...]