The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage is a partnership with Collective, the organisation currently re-developing the City Observatory site on Calton Hill into a new home for contemporary art. Built on a cantilever so the restaurant is partially suspended over Calton Hill’s northwest slope, The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage will feature floor to ceiling glass windows and promises … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell becomes first caterer to win coffee stars at Great Taste awards
Bartlett Mitchell has become the first caterer to be awarded two stars for its premium sustainable coffee brand - at the Great Taste 2018 awards. The Perkee espresso was described by the Great Taste judges as having a “marked richness” and “deep dark chocolatey backbone”. The judges also liked “the subtle smokiness to this coffee and enjoyed the brilliant balance of … [Read more...]
Benito’s Hat secures investment to fund growth plans
Mexican restaurant Benito’s Hat has secured £1 million investment to fund a three year growth plan in London and throughout the UK. Coinciding with the brand’s 10th anniversary, Benito’s Hat have announced a £1 million investment made-up entirely from existing investors, the majority of which, coming from private equity investment firm Calculus Capital. The investment is the … [Read more...]
Wadworth pub websites get a major revamp for customers
Wadworth the independent family brewer and regional pub operator has revamped all of its 55 managed pub websites ready for the summer season. Each pub’s enhanced website has new features including online table booking, gallery pages for food and accommodation, events pages and news. Visitors can browse the websites more easily, accessing the up to date menus and viewing the … [Read more...]
Nederlandse Spoorwegen awards Starbucks contract to SSP Group
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), the principal passenger railway operator in the Netherlands, has awarded UK-based SSP Group the contract to take over operations of 29 Starbucks stores operated in licensed partnership, following a competitive tender. As part of its new strategy, NS will cease to directly operate some F&B and retail units at its railway stations and will be … [Read more...]