Jason and Irha Atherton appoint Frankie van Loo as Head Chef at Hai Cenato and Marcus Rohlen as Head Chef at Social Wine & TapasSwedish-born Marcus Rohlen moved to London in 2007, where he began working for Irish chef Richard Corrigan at the Michelin-starred Lindsay House in Soho. After a year and a half, including four months in Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill on his days … [Read more...]
Travelodge to expand across London representing a £55 million investment by third parties
Today, one of London’s biggest hotel chain’s Travelodge has announced it’s looking to grow its portfolio of hotels in North London with a further 11. The sites it is looking to invest in include: Angel Islington, Barnet, Edgware/Mill Hill, Golders Green, Hillingdon, Ladbroke Grove, Northolt/Greenford, Pinner, Rickmansworth, Wembley Park and West Hendon. This expansion of … [Read more...]
Cycas Hospitality shortlisted for the European Hospitality Awards
Cycas Hospitality has been shortlisted for ‘Hotelier of the Year’ and ‘Best Future Project Under Construction’ in this year’s acclaimed European Hospitality Awards. The 120-guest bedroom Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens, set to open in 2018, has been shortlisted for ‘Best Future Project Under Construction’. Combined with a 60-suite Residence Inn, this hotel will be part of a … [Read more...]
Fancy Crab brings red king crab to London
Located on Wigmore Street in Marylebone, Fancy Crab celebrates the world’s most sought-after shellfish, the red king crab. With less than a handful of restaurants serving this delicacy in London, Fancy Crab sets itself apart with an exciting and innovative menu that highlights the versatility of this delicious and succulent meat. Renowned in the US already, the red king crab … [Read more...]
Stonegate invest £350k launching bridge street tap in Salisbury
Stonegate Pub Company launched The Bridge Street Tap in Salisbury last weekend after converting the previous Slug & Lettuce brand into one of the company’s independent craft pubs after a £350,000 investment that created an additional seventeen jobs. The city’s Mayor officially opened the vibrant pub boasting fourteen trendy craft beers, fifty-five variations of cocktail, … [Read more...]