Heineken owned Star Pubs & Bars showed its support for Pub is The Hub by pledging £30,000 to the organisation this week. The presentation, which took place at The Woolpack in Haslingden, was attended by the pub’s local MP and Minister for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth, Jake Berry. The donation underlines HEINEKEN’s commitment to creating sustainable pubs and … [Read more...]
Rohit Ghai to open first solo-venture, Kutir, this Autumn
Rohit Ghai, the Chef that launched Gymkhana and in record-breaking time won a Michelin star at Jamavar, will open his first solo site, Kutir this November. Kutir is co-founded by Ghai and Abhi Sangwan who have worked together as colleagues for many years launching Gymkhana, Jamavar and Bombay Bustle side by side. Located just off Chelsea’s Sloane Square in an elegant … [Read more...]
The UK’s largest urban pancake house to open in Glasgow city centre
Stack & Still the UK’s largest pancake house is set to open in the city centre next month with Glasgow’s first self dispense bar and a unique menu that offers over 12 million possible pancake menu combinations. Stack & Still will create over 30 new jobs for the city and is the latest from Glasgow based entrepreneur Paul Reynolds, who has a proven track record in … [Read more...]
BBPA responds to reports of public health experts opposing Public Health England working with Drinkaware
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has today responded to reports of public health experts opposing Public Health England (PHE) working with Drinkaware. Commenting on the reports, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds said: “Drinkaware is an independent charity with expert medical and scientific advisors. It now attracts some nine million visitors to its website … [Read more...]
Jolene, a bakery and restaurant from the team behind Primeur and Westerns Laundry
On Tuesday 18th September, Jeremie Cometto-Lingenheim and David Gingell will open their new bakery and restaurant, Jolene, on Newington Green. Teaming up with farmer Andy Cato, Jolene will make everything from scratch each day, milling Andy’s grains into fresh nutritious flours to use for breads, pastries and fresh pastas. From morning to evening, these unique grains are the … [Read more...]