On April 12th, Greyhound Café, the first London outpost of the cult Thai restaurant, will launch their outdoor terrace just in time to celebrate Thai New Year. Traditionally marked with a water festival, Greyhound will be bringing the custom to London with a splash, celebrating with a week of non-stop revelry complete with specially created sharing dishes, festival cocktail … [Read more...]
#StopNoShow and other challenges for Chefs in 2018, being addressed
The #StopNoShow campaign to reduce the number of restaurant no shows championed by Chef Damian Wawrzyniak is gathering huge momentum across our industry. Amongst many other challenges faced in 2018 by Chefs and restaurateurs, no shows are impacting more and more on bottom lines and morale. Chef Damian recently featured The Guardian’s ‘Cash-strapped restaurants turn up … [Read more...]
‘Suite’ new look for award-winning Knowsley Hotel
A six-figure sum refurbishment project is underway at Suites Hotel & Spa. In line with ongoing company expansion, the refurbishment is set to bring the property firmly into the present day and includes the creative overhaul of 76 standard suites within the hotel. With 40 suites already fully updated, the venture is scheduled for completion in May of this … [Read more...]
Bill Shankly OBE Returns to Preston £15m hotel will be tribute to footballing icon
Signature Living the Liverpool based property developer and hoteliers have confirmed that it’s planned development for the Harris Hotel in Preston will now be unveiled and launched as The Shankly Hotel Preston in honour of the footballing icon and legend William “Bill” Shankly OBE. Signature Living - the company behind The Shankly Hotel and 30 James Street in Liverpool - is … [Read more...]
Stoke Place Hotel appoints new Head Chef David Jaram
Stoke Place Hotel is announcing the appointment of new Head Chef David Jaram. Stoke Place is a stylish and relaxed four star hotel built in 1690 by Patrick Lamb who was a chef for the Kings and Queens of England including Charles II, James II, Mary and Queen Anne. The Hotel and Estate has a strong history of cuisine which continues to this day as the hotel is Highly … [Read more...]