Cumbria Tourism is paying tribute to its former Managing Director, Ian Stephens, after he was presented with a special ‘Lifetime Contribution to Cumbria’ award at the In-Cumbria Business Awards 2017. This prestigious accolade is given to someone who has had a significant and positive impact on the Cumbrian business community over a period of years. Ian stepped down from … [Read more...]
Chopstix Group – first acquisition
Chopstix Group (CG), which owns and operates the eponymous chain of 75 noodle restaurants across the country, has concluded its first acquisition. CG has purchased the popular Yangtze chain of restaurants from The Wok Ltd for an undisclosed sum, in a deal backed by Metro Bank. Launched in 2006 and employing 70 staff, Yangtze operates nine premium, quick service Chinese … [Read more...]
The Balmoral’s michelin-starred restaurant celebrates 20 years of culinary excellence
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, is celebrating two decades at the top of Scotland’s culinary scene as its Michelin-starred restaurant, Number One, turns twenty. Known for placing Scotland at the heart of its innovative menu, contemporary dishes showcase everything from The Balmoral’s Smoked Salmon and Borders grouse to world-famous West Coast scallops and even … [Read more...]
Star appoints new Food Strategy & Implementation Manager
Star Pubs & Bars has appointed Mark Teed as its new Food Strategy & Implementation Manager. Mark has 20 years’ experience in the pub and casual dining sector, most recently as Food Development Manager at Greene King. His career also includes three years as area manager for ASK and four years as a leased pub operator, successfully turning around an under-performing … [Read more...]
The Landmark London appoints new Head Pastry Chef, Colin Grossi
The Landmark London is pleased to announce the hire of new Head Pastry Chef, Colin Grossi. Before Colin’s appointment at the hotel, the new Head Pastry Chef worked at a number of reputable, fine-dining establishments in and around London to include Cliveden House, Corrigan’s Mayfair, Hakkasan, The Greenhouse restaurant and Le Caprice. Colin started his journey in the … [Read more...]