Tamarind Collection to re-launch Zaika restaurant as One Kensington
Indian restaurant group the Tamarind Collection is to convert Zaika in Kensington High Street, which it acquired earlier this year, into ‘a new direction lifestyle concept’.
Archives for December 12, 2013
Evacuate the dancefloor: Visits to nightclubs hit record low
Britain is ‘falling out of love with nightclubs’, according to a nationwide study of leisure spending habits which found that visits to late-night venues have dropped to the lowest level on record.
WRBM acquires Allegra Foodservice
BigHospitality’s owner, William Reed Business Media (WRBM), has bought the Allegra Foodservice business – formerly a division of Allegra Strategies.
Pizza Express launches training scheme for undergraduates
Pizza Express has launched new undergraduate placements to help recruit future leaders for the hospitality industry.
London’s ‘French revolution’ continues with Blanchette opening in Soho
The Salt Yard Group’s co-founder Simon Mullins and chef director Ben Tish have partnered with three brothers to open a new Parisian restaurant in Soho next week, capping off a year packed full of French bistro openings in the capital.
Hotel websites see drop in number of direct bookings
The number of people booking rooms directly with a hotel's own website has fallen four per cent in the last year despite efforts by hoteliers to improve websites and grab a share back from online travel agents (OTAs).
Hubbard Ice Systems unveils Scotsman 'Super-Supercube' ice machine
Hubbard Ice Systems has created the Super-Supercube ice cube machine to create extra large ice cubes for 'chic bars, restaurants and hotels looking to stand out from the crowd'.
Labour pains: How can the hospitality industry tackle the recruitment challenge?
The rapid expansion of UK restaurant chains, combined with a rise in standards has created a widening skills gap. Restaurant magazine asks, 'how can the hospitality industry tackle the recruitment challenge'.