The Vinorium launches first wine Château Tour de Sarrail 2009
Independent wine merchant the Vinorium has launched its own Bordeaux wine.
Archives for June 19, 2014
Mark Poynton: Pearls of Wisdom
The British chef-patron of the Michelin-starred Alimentum and star of Great British Menu Mark Poynton talks about being on TV, the importance of customer satisfaction, and his belief in simple, seasonal food.
Design: Top 5 trends influencing hotel design
In the third part of our special feature on design, we look at the top five trends influencing hotel design in 2014.
Design: Balancing aesthetics and efficiency
In the second part of our special feature on design, BigHospitality looks at how clever use of space and furniture can ensure a restaurant or bar delivers the right balance of aesthetics and efficiency.
Novus Leisure to reopen Abacus as Forge bar and restaurant
As part of their £20 million venue refresh programme, Novus Leisure has closed and renovated its Late Night London venue Abacus in the City of London, which will reopen as Forge bar and restaurant in July.
Discounting ‘here to stay’
Despite a slowdown in the use of discounting by branded restaurants, experts believe this type of marketing activity is here to stay, albeit in a more personalised form.
Wine and spirits over 40% of on-trade sales
Wine and spirits sales now make up 41.45 per cent of the value of all drinks sold in pubs, bars and restaurants, according to the latest Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) report.
Expert reveals digital marketing S.E.C.R.E.T
Though social media marketing is rarely one-size-fits-all, operators can follow six best practice rules – the digital marketing S.E.C.R.E.T.
Red Hot World Buffet to open Leicester’s biggest restaurant
Red Hot World Buffet will be opening in Leicester at the end of June as the city’s biggest restaurant after a £2m renovation.
River Cottage raises £1m through crowdfunding
Restaurant and food business River Cottage has gained 283 investors and raised £1m in the space of 36 hours through crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.
Design: Eco-innovation at the Holiday Inn Express Southwark
For the fifth part of our special feature on design, BigHospitality speaks to Mark Dempsie, group property manager for Redefine|BDL Hotels, to find out more about the recent £4.5m eco-refurbishment of the Holiday Inn Southwark Express.
Design: Choosing tableware and glassware
In the fourth part of our special feature on design, we look at the changing trends in tableware and glassware, and offer some hints and tips for choosing the right products.