After almost three years since he opened the eponymously named OLDROYD restaurant on Islington’s Upper Street, chef/restaurateur Tom Oldroyd has opened The Duke of Richmond public house and dining room in Hackney on Saturday 26th May. Located on the corner of Queensbridge Road and Richmond Road, 10 mins walk from Dalston Junction train station, Tom has restored the site to … [Read more...]
The Village Pub in Barnsley unveils a stylish new look
The Village Pub, in the honey-stoned heart of Barnsley, is delighted to unveil a fresh new look in its six boutique bedrooms, strengthening its position at the forefront of the ‘posh pub with rooms’ trend. A creative collaboration between The Calcot Collection’s lead interior designer Nicky Farquhar, and Caroline Todhunter, the Village Pub’s bedrooms have been enhanced with … [Read more...]
The Frog E1 turns two!
It’s been a whirlwind two years for Adam Handling’s acclaimed restaurant The Frog E1 since opening its doors in Ely’s Yard back in 2016, and on Tuesday 5th June, they’re hosting one almighty party to celebrate! Head Chef, Jamie Park, and his team have put together a special five-course tasting menu, complete with a carefully-curated selection of beer pairings with help from … [Read more...]
PACE: A new strategic vision
Following another successful conference in February 2018, the PACE Executive agreed a new strategy to take PACE forward in its support of colleges offering Hospitality training, now that mergers have begun to settle. We have also been informed by feedback from delegates and members. The PACE vision is to represent our sector on all prominent professional bodies associated … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan appoints interim Operations Director and new Operations Manager
Bar & restaurant group Drake & Morgan announces two new operational appointments: Craig Mayes as Interim Operations Director and Darryn Valerio as Operations Manager. Craig Mayes joins from Charles Wells, the Bedford-based brewer and retailer, where he spent the last 11 years in a variety of operational and functional roles in property and marketing. Having led a … [Read more...]