North African-influenced French bistro, Blanchette Brick Lane, has teamed up with East End neighbour and award-winning bar, Callooh Callay, for an exclusive cocktail pairing menu. Available for one week only from Monday 4th – Saturday 9th June, the bespoke menu will be served at Belle Époque-inspired Blanchette Brick Lane. Named after the famous exclamation in Lewis … [Read more...]
Wadworth pubs get behind Dementia Friend initiative
Wadworth, the independent family brewer and regional pub operator based in Devizes in Wiltshire has got behind the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends campaign with its brewery and south west pubs attending Dementia Friend sessions. 43 people working in and running their Wadworth pubs have so far attended the sessions with more to come. The sessions are being organised by … [Read more...]
The Game Bird welcomes Lisa Allen for Guest Chef Series
Earlier this year, The Game Bird launched a series of guest chef dinners, welcoming many of the greatest chefs from around the UK to cook in the critically-acclaimed restaurant within The Stafford London. Following the great success of the event with Michael Wignall in March, Lisa Allen will be hosting the second dinner in the series on Thursday 7 June. Lisa Allen is … [Read more...]
Pret A Manger to open its first shop in Germany in partnership with Station Food
Pret A Manger is bringing its freshly prepared food and organic coffees to Germany for the first time in partnership with Station Food. Opening later this year at Berlin Central Station (Berlin Hauptbahnhof), the shop will offer Pret’s classic sandwiches, salads, wraps, baguettes, toasties and sweet treats alongside organic hot drinks. Using carefully sourced ingredients, … [Read more...]
Seaside hotel confirms opening date
A hotel opening in the seaside resort of Blackpool has confirmed when its doors will open. Developers are now putting the final touches to the new Hampton by Hilton hotel which will open for business at the end of May following a £12m investment by owners Create Group. The hotel, which will be on New South Promenade, is a redevelopment of the once derelict Palm Beach … [Read more...]