Former National Chef of the Year, Frederick Forster returns to D&D London taking on the role of Head Chef of Plateau restaurant in Canary Wharf. With experience working with the likes of Raymond Blanc, Gordon Ramsay, Thomas Keller and Pierre Gagnaire, Frederick will marry his style and training of both classic and modern French cuisine at Plateau. Frederick has built his … [Read more...]
Tim Martin attacks BIG FOUR for adopting Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator tactics
We are delighted to feature another article from Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin looking at the latest Brexit developments, from his perspective. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator, the cyborg assassin, fictional scare stories about food price rises post-Brexit refuse to die. For example, the Sunday Times front-page headline last week (12 August), said: “No deal” will … [Read more...]
UK hotels and restaurants shortlisted for AA Hospitality Awards
Ahead of the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards, the AA has today revealed the shortlists across four of the twenty-three categories: Housekeeper of the Year Award, Food Service Award, Eco Hotel of the Year and Customers’ Choice Award. In the Customers’ Choice Award category London leads with all three hotels based in the capital: The Montcalm London, Marble Arch, Sofitel St … [Read more...]
Mercure Leeds Centre hotel set to open in September
Following Splendid Hospitality Group’s acquisition in January 2016 of the New Ellington Hotel in the heart of Leeds’ financial district, the property is set to relaunch as the Mercure Leeds Centre in September. With design inspired by the city’s tailoring heritage, 59 bedrooms and a restaurant called Loom, the hotel promises a new experience for business and leisure … [Read more...]
The Fletchers Arms receives a stunning refurbishment
Robinson Brewery’s Fletchers Arms situated on Stockport Road, Denton, will be temporarily closed for a few days, while the pub receives a stunning refurbishment. The Almond family, who run the Fletchers Arms as well as five other pubs in the Stockport area, are investing £90,000 in to the longest-standing pub in their estate. The majority of the work will be cosmetic and … [Read more...]