As the traditional 9-5 working day becomes less and less common, the times at which people want to go to the pub, grab a meal or work out at the gym are changing. A new report from Barclays shows that although over a quarter of hospitality and leisure businesses recognise this growing demand, opening hours are not keeping up with changes to modern working lives. Since our … [Read more...]
‘Netflix generation’ driving meat free agenda says panel of top chefs
The ‘Netflix generation’ is driving the meat free agenda according to a panel of top chefs who met to discuss the shift towards plant based dining ahead of World Meat Free Week (11 – 17 June 2018). The panel, who met at Tredwells restaurant in Seven Dials, included: Chantelle Nicholson, Chef Patron, Tredwells Russell Bateman, Head Chef, Colette’s at The Grove … [Read more...]
Kiss the Hippo Coffee now open in Richmond
George Street’s newest arrival is a specialty coffee shop complete with an in-house roastery organically certified by the SOIL Association. Here the roasting process is carried out using one of the most environmentally friendly roasting machines ever developed, built-to-order for Kiss the Hippo. The shop also houses a workshop which the Speciality Coffee Association is looking … [Read more...]
Mixed messages from health and news sources leave UK adults confused about nutrition
New research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) reveals that 43 percent of adults surveyed admit that they find it difficult to find reliable information on healthy diets, with changing information, messages and advice from media and experts being the biggest causes for confusion (76 percent and 61 percent respectively). The survey, conducted as part of BNF Healthy … [Read more...]
Rosa’s Thai Cafe to open in Bluewater Plaza
Landsec has today announced that Rosa’s Thai Cafe has signed for 2,500 sq ft in the Bluewater plaza. The space is now 100% let or in solicitor’s hands. Rosa’s Thai Cafe, which began life as a market stall on Brick Lane, serves honest Thai food with seasonal ingredients and has notable sustainability credentials. Robert Hardie, Portfolio Director at Landsec, co-owner and … [Read more...]