D&D London is delighted to reveal a first glimpse of Bluebird Café which will open its doors on 11th April in the heart of the mighty £8 billion Television Centre regeneration. The café’s vibrant interior has been designed by David d’Almada’s Sagrada and incorporates a mix of British styling from the 1960s and modern Bluebird Chelsea glamour. The artwork has been sourced … [Read more...]
Revolution Bars Group bans plastic straws
Revolution Bars Group, the UK’s largest operator of premium bars with 73 venues across the UK, has removed plastic straws across its estate as part of a new sustainability campaign. Revolution and Revolución de Cuba will champion #TheFinalStraw and #NoStrawPorFavor, banning all plastic straw purchasing and putting an end to its annual 30 million order in time for its new menu … [Read more...]
Former Dabbous chefs to open new brasserie at White City Place
Acclaimed chefs Ross Gibbens and Michael Kennedy are set to open a new modern British brasserie in White City Place this April. The pair have worked in some of the UK’s leading kitchens including Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Launceston Place, The Square and The Vineyard in Berkshire. More recently Ross was Head Chef at Dabbous and Michael his Sous Chef. Their latest … [Read more...]
Percol Coffee presents The World’s Most Sustainable Coffee Shop Pop-up
This April, Percol Coffee will bring the world’s most sustainable coffee shop to Old Street Station to tie in with UK Coffee Week. From Wednesday 18 - Friday 20 April , Percol will create an immersive pop-up coffee shop with the aim of encouraging consumers to make small changes to their daily coffee routine to become more sustainable. The pop-up will demonstrate its world’s … [Read more...]
Hotel Guests ‘given hour back’ in clocks change
A UK hotel group is ensuring guests don’t lose out when the clocks change – by giving them the time back. Anyone who stays with Apex Hotels on the weekend of March 24 and 25 will be allowed to check out an hour later on the Sunday, to compensate for the clocks going forward. Breakfasts will also be served for an extra hour meaning those who want to stay in bed a little … [Read more...]