All news articles for April 2010

Pearls of Wisdom: Michel Roux

Pearls of Wisdom: Michel Roux

By Joe Lutrario

Among the most influential chefs in the world, Michel Roux set up Le Gavroche with brother Albert in 1967. Five years later, he left London for the Waterside Inn, Bray, which has now held three stars for 25 years

S&M Café chain up for sale

S&M Café chain up for sale

By Emma Eversham

Smash Foods, operator of sausage and mash-style restaurant chain S&M Café has put the six-strong group up for sale

The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2010

The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2010

By Becky Paskin

The World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2010 were held this year at London's Guildhall, where the team from Noma were given the accolade for Best Restaurant in the World for the first time.

Del'Aziz reveals plans for restaurant number six

Del'Aziz reveals plans for restaurant number six

By Martyn Leek

Del’Aziz, the Mediterranean restaurant and deli operator, has revealed plans to open its sixth restaurant by September and also wants to develop a London-based central kitchen and bakery

After hours with... Henry Herbert

After hours with... Henry Herbert

By Emma Eversham

Henry Herbert, head chef at the Coach & Horses in Clerkenwell, London, talks about his fast track to success, appearing on Great British Menu and his future plans

Behind-the-scenes at Ferran Adria's El Bulli workshop

Behind-the-scenes at Ferran Adria's El Bulli workshop

By Becky Paskin

BigHospitality, Restaurant magazine and a handful of R150 members visited the El Bulli workshop in Barcelona to find out what Ferran Adria's plans are for the future of the restaurant, which will transform into a culinary academy in 2014

Cumbrian flood-struck Lakeside Hotel re-opens

Cumbrian flood-struck Lakeside Hotel re-opens

By Emma Eversham

The Lakeside Hotel, forced to close for business when floods struck Cumbria in November last year, has re-opened following three months of restoration work

Hotels' volcanic bookings boost will continue into weekend

Hotels' volcanic bookings boost will continue into weekend

By Becky Paskin

The UK’s air traffic control service NATS has advised the current flight restrictions affecting UK travel should not be lifted until 7am tomorrow (17 April), meaning thousands of travellers will be forced to find accommodation for another night

Rezidor sells stake in Regent

Rezidor sells stake in Regent

By Chris Druce

Rezidor Hotel Group has sold its stake in the Regent luxury hotel brand for €9.5m (£8.3m)

Pearls of Wisdom: Massimo Tebaldi

Pearls of Wisdom: Massimo Tebaldi

By Becky Paskin

Massimo Tebaldi has been executive chef for Renaissance Pubs for 10 years. Having once worked with John Torode and Canadian singer Bryan Adams, he is now working to transform The White Hart into a fish and chips gastropub called The Tommyfield

Bob Cotton to chair new business tourism action group

Bob Cotton to chair new business tourism action group

By Becky Paskin

Bob Cotton, the British Hospitality Association’s chief executive, is to chair a new action group to boost England’s business tourism, which has suffered as a result of the recession

Savoy hotel opening pushed back

Savoy hotel opening pushed back

By Chris Druce

The reopening of London’s iconic Savoy hotel has been put back again, this time until late summer/autumn.

Best Western launches first TV ad campaign

Best Western launches first TV ad campaign

By Emma Eversham

Hotel promotions group Best Western has launched its first TV ad campaign as part of a major drive to promote its properties as 'hotels with personality'

After hours with...Nicolas Clerc

After hours with...Nicolas Clerc

By Emma Eversham

Nicolas Clerc joined Le Pont de la Tour last May as head sommelier and manager of the Wine Store. He talks about his career and shares his top tips for success in his field

Mexican restaurant chain Barburrito to expand

Mexican restaurant chain Barburrito to expand

By Emma Eversham

Mexican restaurant brand Barburrito will open its fourth and fifth sites this month as part of plans to grow the estate to seven by the end of this year.

Business profile: David Niven of Nando's

Business profile: David Niven of Nando's

By Paul Wootton

David Niven has led Nando's through the recession by emphasising the company's commitment to its workforce, an act of faith which has paid off handsomely