Sonal Clare, previously of Michelin starred Purnell’s Restaurant, Birmingham, and GQ Sommelier of the Year 2018 has been appointed as the new General Manager and Head Sommelier, The Wilderness, Birmingham. Clare joins The Wilderness team ahead of their move later in the year to a larger site which will continue its focus on a bold and unique wine programme and innovative … [Read more...]
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Barclaycard report consumer spending down but pubs and takeaway up
Data from Barclaycard, which sees nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, reveals that spending on essentials declined 0.9 per cent in December overall but pubs and takeaways saw substantial rises in spending. Many retailers also continued to see contractions in year-on-year spending: clothing spend was down 3.3 per cent, while specialist retailers … [Read more...]
Preview of the opening of Leicester’s new Novotel and Adagio hotels
THE NOVOTEL and Adagio hotels and independent NineB restaurant on the Great Central Square development in Leicester city centre, have opened their doors early to reveal an exclusive first look ahead of the official opening on 16 January 2020. The £40 million schemes, owned by developer Charles Street Buildings Group, will offer two flagship hotels and an exciting new … [Read more...]
Peckham Cellars, wine, dine and take home, opening today
Peckham Cellars, a new neighbourhood wine bar and kitchen from long-time friends and industry veterans Helen Hall, Luke West-Whylie and Ben McVeigh, will open its doors this Thursday 9th January. Peckham Cellars is a stone’s throw from Queens Road Peckham station. Consisting of a wine bar, restaurant and wine shop, featuring a seasonal and regularly changing menu and wine … [Read more...]
The Mayfair Townhouse from Iconic Luxury Hotels opening date announced
Iconic Luxury Hotels have announced today the opening of their new townhouse hotel, The Mayfair Townhouse, in London’s Mayfair September 2020. The Mayfair Townhouse will be located near London's Green Park, The Mayfair Townhouse is Iconic Luxury Hotels' fifth luxury hotel. The Mayfair Townhouse is the latest addition to Iconic Luxury Hotels’ current collection: Cliveden … [Read more...]