Planet Hollywood London is celebrating its 25th birthday and - for one day only - on Thursday 17th May, the iconic restaurant is inviting guests to celebrate with a special menu complete with original classic dishes from the last 25 years all at 1993 prices. The restaurant’s opening party in London in 1993 is famous for being one of the biggest celebrity launches ever seen. … [Read more...]
Côte Restaurants brands Limeyard and Jackson & Rye face site closures
Sky News is today reporting that the Côte Restaurants are looking at plans for site closures, underlining the slowdown across Britain's casual dining sector. Côte, which is owned by the private equity firm BC Partners, is seeking to shut down several restaurants which trade under the Limeyard and Jackson & Rye brands bought in 2016 by Cote. BC Partners acquired Côte … [Read more...]
UK’s largest Golf Resort operator adopts new identity
The UK's largest golf resort operator, which manages all nine QHotels golf resorts, has revealed a new name and revamped brand identity. Previously known as Redefine|BDL Hotels, the London-headquartered RBH - which, with a portfolio of more than 70 hotels, is the UK's leading independent hotel management company - has a new-look brand to match the streamlined company … [Read more...]
London restaurant Portland announce external catering arm, ‘Portland Events’
Launched by the team behind Fitzrovia’s Portland, Portland Events will bring the restaurant to homes, venues or event spaces across London and beyond for the very first time. Taking a bespoke approach, Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson will create unique menus of abundant, accomplished, seasonal dishes and canapés, tailored to each occasions’ requirements. Sample dishes include … [Read more...]
New Chief Commercial Officer joins RBH
RBH has today announced the appointment of a new Chief Commercial Officer to the company’s Executive Committee. Ian Barrigan, who will be based in RBH’s London head office, will spearhead commercial strategy across the leading independent hotel management company’s growing portfolio, which currently stands at more than 70 properties. Ian, who has worked within the travel … [Read more...]