On 16 October, chefs Francesco Mazzei and Neil Rankin will host an exclusive charity event showcasing Autumn’s abundance of wild produce. Stationed at the centre of the restaurant for the evening, both chefs will work with Master Butcher Sal Dodaro to demonstrate and create a feast around top quality ingredients and cuts of meat, sourced by Sal himself. The evening starts … [Read more...]
Best parties ever set for sparkling success with Prosecco Fest UK
Best Parties Ever, part of Eventist Group, is launching the ultimate festival for prosecco lovers this autumn, in association with Prosseco Fest UK. Indulging the nation’s love of the Italian sparkling wine, Prosecco Fest will whet the appetites of fizz fans, offering 20 varieties of prosecco plus a selection of Spumante, Cava, Brut and Pink Champagne. With 25 events … [Read more...]
Doubletree at Ricoh Arena to introduce Digital Key
A Coventry hotel has introduced new innovative technology that will allow guests to turn their smartphone into a digital room key. The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, based at the Ricoh Arena, will be the first Hilton to utilise the digital key feature in Coventry and Warwickshire. Guests will need to download the Hilton Honors app to use the feature in the hotels and then … [Read more...]
Ian Mitchell’s summer wine reflections from the Languedoc Roussillon
My summer of exploring around the Languedoc Roussillon is sadly over, but some great wines were enjoyed. I was delighted that some of my picks have appeared in the national press recently, particularly Cremant de Limoux, which I served throughout the summer to our guests, and was hugely well received. Also, Matthew Jukes in The Mail wrote about Picpoul de Pinet 2016 … [Read more...]
Pizza Hut Restaurants unveils major refurbishment for Swindon restaurant
Pizza Hut Restaurants has unveiled a £337,000 restaurant makeover at its Swindon Greenbridge Retail Park Hut, creating 10 new jobs for the area. The re-opening is part of a multi-million pound nationwide redesign programme by the casual dining company. A brand new, exciting menu will also be rolled out in the revamped Hut that includes chicken wings, Kentucky style BBQ ribs … [Read more...]